Rebel Tongue

Overview

Alistair Heather sets out on a mission to reclaim the Scots language. For decades, his fellow-Scots speakers have been mocked, their language oppressed by educators, politicians and broadcasters. One famous report claimed that 'Scots is not the language of educated people anywhere'. Alistair tells the history of the language and argues that Scots is fighting back after decades of ignorance and oppression.

Directed by Liam McArdle

Top cast

Alistair Heather

Presenter/Self

Janey Godley

Self

Chris McQueer

Self

B

Billy Kay

Self

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Peter Chapman

Self

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