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Robert Burns Special

With the Burns And A That Festival due to take place in Ayrshire at the end of the month, we celebrate many great archive programmes on the work of Scotland's bard Robert Burns.

5 hours, 30 minutes

Last on

Sun 27 May 2012 00:30

Chapters

  • Ae Fond Kiss – Songlines

    John Cavanagh is the presenter of this programme on the ultimate parting lovers song!

    Duration: 29:23

  • Burns Museum – Artefact 1

    Museum Director Nat Edwards explains the history behind Robbie Burns very own guitar.

    Duration: 04:01

  • Robert Burns and The Scots Musical Museum - Part 1

    Hugh Taylor presents the first part of this series on Burn’s involvement in preserving traditional Scottish song.

    Duration: 14:20

  • Auld Lang Syne - Songlines

    John Cavanagh tells the story of one of the world’s most famous songs.

    Duration: 28:25

  • Robert Burns and Niel Gow - Scotland’s Music

    John Purser explores Burns passion for music composition.

    Duration: 26:42

  • My Luve’s Like A Red Rose – Songlines

    John Cavanagh tells the story of one of Burns best-loved romantic songs.

    Duration: 28:31

  • Burns Museum – Artefact 2

    Museum Director Nat Edwards discusses the importance of a pair of women’s spectacles on display at the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum.

    Duration: 03:39

  • Robert Burns and The Scots Musical Museum - Part 2

    Hugh Taylor presents the second part of this series on Burn’s involvement in preserving traditional Scottish song in the 18th century.

    Duration: 14:05

  • Robert Burns and The Scots Musical Museum - Part 2

    Hugh Taylor presents the second part of this series on Burn’s involvement in preserving traditional Scottish song in the 18th century.

    Duration: 14:05

  • The Reel Blend – Richard Michael

    Robbie Shepherd and jazz musician Richard Michael discuss some of Burns best loved works with the help of a splendid grand piano.

    Duration: 34:52

  • Robert Burns and The Scottish Musical Museum - Part 3

    Hugh Taylor presents the third part of this series on Burn’s involvement in preserving traditional Scottish song in the 18th century.

    Duration: 14:28

  • Ravi Burns

    Sanjeev Kohli presents a Burns Supper with an Asian flavour.

    Duration: 27:31

  • Robert Burns and The Scottish Musical Museum - Part 4

    Hugh Taylor presents the final part of this series on Burn’s involvement in preserving traditional Scottish song in the 18th century.

    Duration: 14:42

  • Burns & Glasgow - MacGregor’s Gathering

    Jimmie MacGregor takes a walk round the Dear Green Place to explore Burns close ties with the city.

    Duration: 56:17

  • Burns Museum – Artefact 3

    Museum Director Nat Edwards looks at the significance of Burns manuscript of Auld Lang Syne.

    Duration: 04:20

  • A Man’s A Man – Songlines

    John Cavanagh retells the story behind Burn’s anthem to humanity.

    Duration: 26:27

  • Auld Lang Syne

    Actor Denis Lawson reads Robert Burns famous poem.

    Duration: 01:05

Broadcast

  • Sun 27 May 2012 00:30