The Land of Robert Burns

This short, evocative account of the poet's life is set among contemporary scenes of the people of south-west Scotland as they grow from children to manhood. A representative selection of his songs takes on fresh significance when heard against a background of the people and the countryside he knew and loved. The film's score is by Cedric Thorpe Davie, and the songs are sung by the Saltire Singers.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
21 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
21 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 2, 1956
Season
1956
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0
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0
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0
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0
Producers
British Transport Films
Genres
Documentary
Country
GB

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This short, evocative account of the poet's life is set among contemporary scenes of the people of south-west Scotland as they grow from children to manhood. A representative selection of his songs takes on fresh significance when heard against a background of the people and the countryside he knew and loved. The film's score is by Cedric Thorpe Davie, and the songs are sung by the Saltire Singers.

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