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The Big Picnic
A spectacular theatre drama recounting the experiences of young Glaswegian men in the First World War. We see both staged depictions of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Front and the battlefield abroad. Twenty years on from its original staging, this performance still packs the same emotional punch today.
Last on
Sat 9 Aug 2014
21:15
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two Scotland
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The story of the brave WWI pipers who played bagpipes for troops going into battle.
Clips
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Ashley Jensen as Nessie
Duration: 00:30
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Iain Connell as Billy Blair
Duration: 01:29
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"Let it not be over before we get there!"
Duration: 02:30
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The Christmas Truce: Not Tommy – Jock!
Duration: 05:14
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Colours | Jimmy Logan |
| Billy Blair | Iain Connell |
| Hughie Frizell | Dave Anderson |
| Writer | Bill Bryden |
| Director | Bill Bryden |
| Director | Sebastian Graham-Jones |
| Director | Derek Bailey |
Broadcast
- Sat 9 Aug 2014 21:15ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Two Scotland

