Breaking Stories
A review of great moments in Scottish TV, including a contentious Secret Society episode, Kirsty Wark's Thatcher interview, and coverage of Lockerbie and Dunblane.
Celebrating 60 years of television in Scotland, a look at Scotland's history of great television journalism. From reporter Fyfe Robertson's stylish reports in a trilby on horseback for Tonight, to Duncan Campbell's 1985 Secret Society episode - The Zircon Affair - which landed the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ in trouble with the government.
Plus Kirsty Wark's Thatcher interview, coverage of the trio of tragedies that struck Scotland: Lockerbie, Piper Alpha and Dunblane, and more recently the Panorama investigation Britain's ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½care Scandal.
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Clips
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            The Zircon Affair
Duration: 02:51
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            Interviewing Margaret Thatcher
Duration: 02:51
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            Fyfe Robertson - Roving Reporter
Duration: 01:38
 
Credits
| Role | Contributor | 
|---|---|
| Presenter | Greg Hemphill | 
| Director | Clara Glynn | 
| Producer | John Archer | 
Broadcasts
- Wed 28 Mar 2012 19:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Scotland
 - Sun 23 Sep 2012 19:25ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Scotland
 - Mon 6 Mar 2017 19:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One Scotland HD & Scotland only
 - Tue 14 Mar 2023 20:00
 
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