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Scotland: Contains Strong Language

Scotland: Contains Strong Language (2020)

9 | 04 Apr 2020 | Documentary

Schooled in Fife, coming of age in a rock ’n’ roll band, then finding her forte was directing temperamental actors, Cora Bissett is no stranger to theatrical Scottish swearing. So who better to present a celebration of Caledonian cursing? This documentary sees Cora sing, swear and scrutinise why Scotland swears so well. Cora begins with the first hurdle – how does one discuss swear words on the BBC? Aunty Beeb is the institution that has been historically priggish about language - always bleeping words and apologising for those that slipped through. So Cora runs a list past BBC Scotland’s head of editorial standards to see what she can get away with.

Featured Crew

Hollie Smith Producer's Assistant
Joanna Taylor Archival Footage Coordinator
Ewan Angus Executive Producer
Noel Nelis Editor
John MacLaverty Producer
Merlin Bonning Sound
Jamie McLean Online Editor
John MacLaverty Director
Kenny Ralston Sound
Dougie Fairgrieve Sound

Scotland: Contains Strong Language (2020) Cast & Crew

Cora Bissett
Cora Bissett
Presenter
Billy Connolly
Billy Connolly
Himself (archive footage)
James Kelman
James Kelman
Himself (archive footage)

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