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The Proclaimers: This Is the Story

David Tennant talks to Craig and Charlie Reid of The Proclaimers about a 30-year career that has seen them become one of Scotland's most iconic bands.

In 1987, two brothers from Auctermuchty in Fife released an album called This Is the Story. Featuring songs such as Letter from America, the album propelled The Proclaimers and the Scottish accent into the charts.

Superfan David Tennant talks to Craig and Charlie Reid about 30 years in the business which has taken them from playing small pubs and clubs across Scotland to become one of the nation's most iconic bands.

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59 minutes

Last on

Sat 20 Dec 202521:10
BBC Scotland

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Music Played

  • Dexys Midnight Runners

    Geno

  • Dexys Midnight Runners

    Geno

  • The Housemartins

    Happy Hour

  • Simple Minds

    Promised You A Miracle

  • The Proclaimers

    Letter From America

  • The Proclaimers

    Cap in Hand

  • The Proclaimers

    Sunshine on Leith

Credits

PresenterDavid Tennant
ParticipantCraig Reid
ParticipantCharlie Reid

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