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15/12/2010

Mark Stephen presents a collection of Winter History stories including memories of the Asian Tsumani in 2004, the Lockerbie Disaster in 1988 and the Christmas Truce in 1914.

Mark Stephen presents a series of history stories from the winter months. Among the archive programmes featured in the Zone are the chilling tale of Tony Bullimore's five days lost at sea in January 1997, recollections of the Munich Air Disaster in February 1958, memories of Nelson Mandela's release from prison in February 1990 and we'll hear soldier's stories of the Christmas Truce between the British and German troops in 1914.

5 hours, 30 minutes

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Wed 15 Dec 2010 00:30
成人快手 Radio Scotland

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Chapters

  • What Happened Next: The Asian Tsunami

    Glasgow-based artist Neil Taylor tells Pennie Taylor about his personal experiences of living through the Asian tsunami in December 2004.

    Duration: 29:29

  • The True Story Of Whisky Galore

    Mark Stephen tells the real story of what happened when the SS Politician ran aground and released it鈥檚 cargo of whisky bottles off the coast of South Uist in February 1941.

    Duration: 21:57

  • From Farm To Plate

    Karen Clarke presents a programme looking at the after-effects of the 1996 Ecoli outbreak in the central belt of Scotland.

    Duration: 21:50

  • What Happened Next: Tony Bullimore

    Yachtsman Tony Bullimore remembering his fight to survive after capsizing in the Antarctic Ocean in January 1997.

    Duration: 28:27

  • No Going Back: Dounreay

    Jackie O鈥橞rien presents an edition of the series No Going Back on the Dounreay nuclear development in Caithness.

    Duration: 28:40

  • Songlines: Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika

    John Cavanagh explores the history behind the South African national anthem and how it became the soundtrack to Nelson Mandela鈥檚 release from prison in February 1990.

    Duration: 26:19

  • In Living Memory: Ibrox

    Members of the public remember the tragic day in January 1971 when 66 people lost their lives in the Ibrox stadium disaster.

    Duration: 28:37

  • 成人快手 By Christmas

    Scots soldiers remember their experiences of the First World War Christmas truce on 25th December 1914

    Duration: 54:33

  • Lockerbie One Year On

    Willie Johnston looks back 12 months after the devastating bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 on the 21st December 1988.

    Duration: 59:26

  • Songlines: The Fairytale Of New York

    John Cavanagh retells the fascinating story behind The Pogues legendary 1987 Christmas song.

    Duration: 29:31

Broadcast

  • Wed 15 Dec 2010 00:30
    成人快手 Radio Scotland