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A Bit O' Burns

Celebrating the 261st anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, Mark Thompson introduces performances of the bard's work from the BBC archives. Featuring Eddi Reader and Phil Cunningham.

Celebrating the 261st anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, Mark Thompson introduces performances of the bard’s sangs and poems from the BBC’s archives.

Featuring performances from Siobhan Miller, Eddi Reader, Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain and more, Mark also uncovers a news report from 1978 demonstrating how one Northern Irish butcher was cashing in on Burns Night.

59 minutes

Last on

Sat 25 Jan 202021:00
BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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Credits

PerformerSiobhan Miller
PerformerEddi Reader
PerformerPhil Cunningham
PerformerAly Bain
PerformerEmily Smith
PerformerAndrew Calderwood
PerformerAlastair McDonald
PerformerCup O'Joe
PerformerEmma Nevin
PerformerDiane McCullough

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  • Sat 25 Jan 202021:00
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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