Rebel Tongue
Documentary · History
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.
About
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.
- Status
- Released
- Country
- GB
- Languages
- English
- Subtitles
- English
- Genres
- Documentary, History
Cast
Alistair Heather
Presenter/Self
Janey Godley
Self
Chris McQueer
Self
Billy Kay
Self
Peter Chapman
Self
Alistair Heather
Presenter/Self
Janey Godley
Self
Chris McQueer
Self
Billy Kay
Self
Peter Chapman
Self
