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BBC Scotland Hogmany coverage - is it any good?
Terry Wigon
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I have no plans, as yet, to go out on New Year's Eve. I've just noticed that I can stream and watch BBC Scotland on my computer and was wondering if the BBC Scotland Hogmany coverage was worth watching? I haven't seen the schedule for BBC1 and 2 England but I imagine they will be showing The Graham Norton Show and Jools Holland, respectively.
I think the last time I saw anything on English TV vaguely Scottish on NYE was when I was a child in the 70s. The programme included the likes of tartan-clad Scots' luminaries Moira Anderson and Andy Stewart singing hearty folk tunes to the nation. There was also some Scottish dancing with swords and kilts a-flaying.
So, in short, is it worth plugging into the festivities 'north of the border'? Is the programme entertaining or just lots of crowd shots and inane banter? (Just like NYE often is when going out.)
I think the last time I saw anything on English TV vaguely Scottish on NYE was when I was a child in the 70s. The programme included the likes of tartan-clad Scots' luminaries Moira Anderson and Andy Stewart singing hearty folk tunes to the nation. There was also some Scottish dancing with swords and kilts a-flaying.
So, in short, is it worth plugging into the festivities 'north of the border'? Is the programme entertaining or just lots of crowd shots and inane banter? (Just like NYE often is when going out.)
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Years ago, when Rikki Fulton did his show every year, they used to get most of the audience in Scotland but now then have Only An Excuse doing the same 'jokes' every year.
I can't imagine me having BBC1 Scotland on that night!
But the dancing won't be the same now that 'elf n' safety have made them swop the swords for plastic cutlery.
Eh?
Quite embarrassing really to think non Scots watch them and assume that we are all like that!
See someone mentioned STV, they have hired Michelle McManus to "swing into 2014" (no kidding for title of programme
EDIT: Pity BBC Scotland can't repeat the Reverend I M Jolly, watched his last couple before Ricky Fulton passed .... the Reverend drunk before the bells was in stitches! I believe some are up on Youtube
Last time I saw a bit of it there seemed to be a couple of clowns named Bain and Cunnigham doing crappy shanties with a backing group that resembled three pullovers and a cardigan, Jackie Burd was pissed and trying to hide her awful chicken neck and wearing a dress that would get a teenager a bad name.
If you like fiddle music played by folkies in desperate need of some loving the the BBC Glesga Hogmanay show is just for you.
Watch out folks the new year police are on da forum.:D
Hogmanay TV not the same after Ricki passed away.
Fortunately, some of this material is available on You Tube.
BBC had a belter some years ago which went out live and juddered from one badly set-up item to another - at one point comedian Chic Murray was standing complaining about the "utter shambles".
Ah the chic Murray one was a belter pity it's not on youtube
Think that was the last one that sticks out for me too, remember a sketch where Ricki plays a traffic cop and pulls over a speeding motorist that turns out to be Taggart, a funny sketch.
That would have been 'Scotch and Wry', not the actual Hogmanay programme itself.
Supercop: "Name?"
Taggart: "Taggart"
Supercop: First Name?"
Taggart "Chief Inspector"
hosts from Reporting Scotland who are dire at their job, music that about 0.000001% of the country probably listens to on a regular basis and it's going to be worse this year considering what's happening next year, wouldn't be surprised if the supposingly impartial BBC Scotland will get Salmond to appear so he can brainwash the people who like the fiddles at NYE with all his ridiculous policies that basically amount to watching Braveheart about 50 times and thinking England is bad
Oh yes, of course, my brain cells are not like they used to be.
In a word: Balderdash
Pity that BBC Scotland don't repeat a whole Rikki Fulton programme each year.
"Inspector? Like, on the buses?"
It's a tough gig to broadcast at the bells and trying to cater for everyone including those who like the traditional music to those who prefer something a bit more up to date.
There's usually "Jowls" Holland's (he could do with losing some weight) "Hootenanny" or whatever, (recorded in July?) and the usual assortment of "string strummin' cacophonous cowboys."
Or turn off the TV and watch a DVD or listen to the radio. If you stay in, or haven't got guests.
We never go out New Year's Eve.
The glorious Barbara Dickson will be there too. Singing live, as always.
She was always on Scotch and Wry too, singing two songs.