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European History

As part of Radio Scotland's 30 Days in Europe Season, the History Zone presents a celebration of European history from France, Italy, Romania, Poland, Germany and Norway.

RUNNING ORDER

Durations are approximate and given in hours and minutes from the start of the Zone.

00:01 The Sound of the North - Writer and Poet John Burnside visits the far north of Norway to celebrate Sami culture.

00:28 European Breaking News - Journalist Peter Millar shares stories from the fall of the Berlin Wall.

00:57 For Your Freedom and Ours - Meeting the founding fathers of the Polish community in Scotland.

01:24 Turning Points: Romania - Bob Wylie recalls the downfall of the late President Nicolae Ceausescu.

01:51 Our Man in Rome - The late Father John Fitzsimmons visits the Scots College in Vatican City.

02:18 For the Love of Prague - The fascinating story of Gene Deitch, the Oscar-winning cartoonist who was the only free American in Prague during the Communist rule.

02:47 For Your Freedom and Ours - More from the founding members of Scotland's Polish community.

03:14 The Van Gogh Connection - The story of Van Gogh and his Scottish art dealer Alexander Reid is told in the galleries of Paris and Glasgow.

03:39 Turning Points: Romania - Charting Romania's entry to the European Union.

04:06 European Breaking News - Steve Cranshaw recalls the rule of Slobodan Milosevic in the former Yugoslavia.

04:34 Our Man in Rome - The late Father John Fitzsimmons visits the Vatican Observatory.

05:01 Artichokes, Chalk and Hoat Cuisine - Billy Kay explores the influence of Europe on the Scottish diet.

5 hours, 30 minutes

Last on

Wed 24 Jun 2009 00:30

Broadcast

  • Wed 24 Jun 2009 00:30