Rebel Tongue

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Rebel Tongue (2020)

Directed by Liam McArdle

Documentary, History · 58m

Alistair Heather sets out on a mission to reclaim the Scots language. For decades, his fellow-Scots speakers have been mocked, their language oppressed by educators, politicians and broadcasters. One famous report claimed that 'Scots is not the language of educated people anywhere'. Alistair tells the history of the language and argues that Scots is fighting back after decades of ignorance and oppression.

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Cast

Alistair Heather Presenter/Self Janey Godley Self Chris McQueer Self
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Billy Kay Self
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Peter Chapman Self

Crew

Director
Liam McArdle
Writer
Alistair Heather
Editor
Andrew Berry, Clyde Wallbanks

Details

Release date
2020-04-28
Runtime
58m
Genres
Documentary, History
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Production
BBC Scotland