Synopsis
Exploring Scotland's past using only Scottish film archive. Images of ordinary people from the past are edited together and soundtracked by the music and lyrics of King Creosote.
- Programme: From Scotland with Love
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2014
- History
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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