Homage to Caledonia: The Language of the Scots
Writer and comedian AL Kennedy reflects on what Scottishness means to her, focusing on the language of Scotland.
With Scotland and all things Scottish very much in the air, acclaimed writer, comedian and now ex-pat, AL Kennedy, continues her reflections on what Scottishness means to her in this week's series of The Essay. Today: the language of Scotland.
Written and performed by AL Kennedy
Producer: Justine Willett.
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- Thu 17 Jul 201422:45BBC Radio 3
- Thu 22 Oct 201522:45BBC Radio 3
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