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A Tribute to Kenneth McKellar

Robbie Shepherd with a selection of archive material paying tribute to Kenneth McKellar, who died earlier in 2010.

Robbie Shepherd with a Zone paying tribute to Kenneth McKellar, who died earlier this year. Included are a selection of the many interviews, conversations and performances that he contributed to the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ along with some touching tributes from Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ broadcasters such as Janice Forsyth and Jamie MacDougall and the lesser-known stories of his friendship with Beatles producer George Martin and how Kenneth wrote some early scripts for Monty Python.

5 hours, 30 minutes

Last on

Tue 28 Dec 2010 00:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland

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Chapters

  • A Song For Everyone

    Kenneth McKellar introduces and performs popular Scottish Songs accompanied by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Radio Orchestra and his special guest Morag McKay.

    Duration: 27:16

  • A Man's A Man For A' That

    A Burns verse that Kenneth McKellar performed many times, performed here by actor Brian Cox.

    Duration: 01:42

  • Songlines: My Luv Is Like A Red Red Rose

    John Cavanagh explores the origins of one of Burns' most enduring poems, and the music that made it into an anthem for love – "O My Luv is Like a Red, Red Rose".

    Duration: 27:48

  • Queen Street Garden

    The late Neville Garden interviews Kenneth McKellar in an edition from Queen Street Garden, first broadcast in 1992.

    Duration: 55:20

  • Janice Forsyth – Kenneth Tribute

    Janice Forsyth recalls her own personal highlight from Kenneth's long and varied career.

    Duration: 05:01

  • For The Record – Kenneth McKellar

    In a programme presented by Jamie MacDougall, Kenneth recalls some of the records that made up an exceptional career.

    Duration: 54:48

  • Take The Floor - Tribute

    Robbie Shepherd's own programme pays tribute to Kenneth McKellar, on the day after his death.

    Duration: 54:49

  • The Reel Blend – On Location

    Kicking off in Paisley, Kenneth McKellar and Robbie Shepherd take a trip around some of his old childhood haunts.

    Duration: 30:58

  • The Reel Blend – Kenneth McKellar

    In an edition of the programme presented by Cameron Stout first broadcast in 2005, Kenneth McKellar looks back on his career and takes questions from the Reel Blend audience.

    Duration: 54:20

Broadcast

  • Tue 28 Dec 2010 00:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland