Our 'Festival of Broadcasting' celebrates 100 years of Scottish broadcasting. This programme of free events, talks and workshops will run from January to April at Kelvin Hall.
During the festival, you can:
- Listen to and watch content from old radio and television broadcasts.
- Share memories with us about iconic programmes and different types of technology.
- Learn about how broadcasting began in Scotland, and how it has evolved to meet audiences needs.
This is your chance to become a part of Scotland's broadcasting story.
With thanks for support from ScottishPower Foundation and William Grant Foundation.
Cine[sthesia]: Deaf heritage on screen
This special screening and panel discussion will include a selection of films from the Moving Image Archive that document deaf histories in Scotland. It will also include new films commissioned by Solar Bear for the Solar Flares deaf heritage project.
Solar Bear is a theatre company that work with deaf and hearing actors, theatre makers, artists and young people.
This event will launch 'Twins of Edzell', created by Tania Allen and 'Discovering Manjeet', created by Manjeet Cross.
Films captioned in English. The discussion will be British Sign Language interpreted.
Saturday 11 March
2pm to 3:30pm
Free. Book 'Deaf heritage on screen' via Eventbrite
Festival Week
During our broadcasting festival week we will be holding a series of daily talks, workshops, panel discussion and activities.
Tuesday 28 March to Saturday 1 April at Kelvin Hall
Festival week events listed below.
The radical potential of community television
In 1976 a government-funded 'Quality of Life' project resulted in Scotland’s first community television experiment. Idealistic and challenging, it was an exciting if imperfect moment in broadcast history that has almost been forgotten.
Dr Emily Munro from National Library of Scotland will describe the emergence of community television in the 1970s and surrounding debates. The presentation will focus on the story behind the 'Women in Focus' programmes made for Vale TV by the Workers' Educational Association.
Tuesday 28 March
1pm to 2pm
Free. Book ‘The radical potential of community television’ on Eventbrite
BBC Scotland presents the Rewind project
BBC Scotland archivists Andy Gailey and Pauline McHugh introduce a series of clips from the BBC's Rewind Project.
The Rewind project was established in 2022 to mark 100 years of the BBC. It allows public access to thousands of previously unavailable audio-visual clips, from the 1940s to the present day.
Hear how Andy and Pauline have unearthed stories and footage, that haven't seen the light of day since first transmission, with some special moments from their archive.
Tuesday 28 March
Drop in anytime between 3pm and 4:45pm.
Free. Book 'BBC Scotland presents the Rewind project' on Eventbrite
Do it herself: Women and the Scottish small screen
Using examples from the extensive Grampian and Scottish Television archives, we will discover women on the small screen and how they have been portrayed.
From do-it-yourself in the 80s to women in sport, from croft to city, we will be screening a varied programme of television to entertain and educate.
Curators Ann Cameron, Liam Paterson and Caireen Stuart will lead a discussion after the screening.
Wednesday 29 March
2pm to 3pm
Free. Book 'Do It Herself' via Eventbrite
Broadcast Conversations: Women on the wireless
A panel discussion focusing on women in Scottish radio. Broadcasters Shereen Nanjiani, Pauline McLean and Nicola Meighan will speak about their experiences on the air. Chaired by broadcaster and comedian Julia Sutherland.
'Broadcast Conversations' are a series of lively, informal chats with big names from Scottish broadcasting, featuring a selection of fascinating clips from the Moving Image Archive.
Wednesday 29 March
5pm to 6pm
Free. Book 'Women on the wireless' via Eventbrite
Radio rebels: Pirate and alternative radio in Scotland
Learn about the history of pirate radio and beyond in this talk.
Sound curator Charlie McCann will take us through the initial reasons for pirate radio's birth, to the current proliferation online.
The event will start with an illustrated lecture and panel discussion with invited guests. The debate will then open to discuss the future of Scottish radio broadcasting and the role alternative radio might have in this.
Thursday 30 March
2pm to 3pm
Free. Book 'Radio rebels' via Eventbrite
Broadcast Conversations: Gàidhlig and Scots on air
Scotland has three indigenous languages. How have Gàidhlig and Scots found their way on air in the last century?
Join us for a conversation with Hugh Dan MacLennan, Lana Pheutan and Mary Ann Kennedy. Chaired by Broadcaster in Residence, Alistair Heather.
'Broadcast Conversations' are a series of lively, informal chats with big names from Scottish broadcasting, featuring a selection of fascinating clips from the Moving Image Archive.
Thursday 30 March
5pm to 6pm
Free. Book 'Gàidhlig and Scots on air' via Eventbrite
Listen and learn: Schools radio in Scotland
From 1924 until the 1990s, the BBC researched, produced, and transmitted radio broadcasts to primary and secondary school classrooms.
Broadcasts were used to structure lessons about, and tell stories of, Scotland, using voices and sounds from across the nation. As young radio-listeners, school pupils were encouraged to understand Scotland’s past and present, and its place in the world, through differing subjects on the curriculum.
This talk will examine the early years of schools radio broadcasting. It will explore how it influenced students' understanding of nationhood, citizenship, internationalism, and environmentalism.
Friday 31 March
2pm to 3pm
Free. Book 'Listen and learn' via Eventbrite
Broadcast Conversations: 100 years of Scottish sport
Sports broadcasting has always been hugely important in Scottish broadcasting and it has evolved rapidly in sports-obsessed Scotland.
Eilidh Barbour, Jane Lewis and Ray Bradshaw join us to discuss the heroes of the past, the challenges of the present and the opportunities for the future. The conversation will be chaired by Broadcaster in Residence, Alistair Heather.
'Broadcast Conversations' are a series of lively, informal chats with big names from Scottish broadcasting, featuring a selection of fascinating clips from the Moving Image Archive.
Friday 31 March
5pm to 6pm
Free. Book '100 years of Scottish sport' via Eventbrite
Broadcast Conversations: The evolution of Scottish news
Reporting the news has never been straight-forward. In this era of fake news how can a broadcaster be a trusted voice?
Colin Mackay and Laura Maxwell join Broadcast in Residence, Alistair Heather, for a conversation about the state of the news today.
'Broadcast Conversations' are a series of lively, informal chats with big names from Scottish broadcasting, featuring a selection of fascinating clips from the Moving Image Archive.
Saturday 1 April
2pm to 3pm
Free. Book 'The evolution of Scottish news' via Eventbrite
Kelvin Hall Family Day
Fun for all the family with interactive workshops, displays and activities, all themed around broadcasting.
Saturday 29 April
Further details to follow.
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