The Fabulous Alexander Brothers
Through candid interviews and archive performances, Tom Alexander tells the story of one of Scotland's most successful variety entertainment acts - the Alexander Brothers.
Through candid interviews and classic archive performances, Tom Alexander tells the incredible story of one of Scotland's most successful variety entertainment acts - the Alexander Brothers.
Tom and Jack, the Alexander Brothers, have enthralled audiences all over the world with their unique brand of Scottish musical variety entertainment. They were originally painters and decorators, but from these humble beginnings they went onto become stars of stage and screen.
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The Glasgow Audience
The audience at the Empire would never hold back.
Clips
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These are my mountains
Duration: 01:06
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Nobody's Child
Duration: 01:49
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Tom Alexander |
| Producer | Alasdair MacCuish |
| Director | Alasdair MacCuish |
Broadcasts
Sun 26 Jan 201418:00BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only- Mon 27 Jan 202019:00
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