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1979

Episode 10 of 10

Relive some of the stories in the headlines during 1979 through archive footage and chart hits. A referendum on whether or not to have a Scottish Assembly.

Sealladh air na sgeulachdan a bh' anns na naidheachdan ann an 1979 cuide ri taghadh de cheòl na bliadhna. Am measg na thachair: cothrom aig Albannaich bhòtadh ann an referendum airson cumhachd a thilleadh a dh'Alba, muinntir na h-Eileanan Siar iomagaineach mu leudachadh a bh' air fàire aig port-adhair Steòrnabhaigh agus Prìomhaire ùr ann am Breatainn. Am measg nan taghaidhean ciùil tha Tragedy le The Bee Gees, London Calling le The Clash agus Message In A Bottle le The Police.

Experience some of the stories hitting the headlines in 1979 through archive footage and the year's chart hits: a referendum on whether or not to have a Scottish Assembly, concerns in the Western Isles over the proposed expansion of Stornoway Airport and a new Prime Minister for the UK. The year's chart hits include Tragedy by The Bee Gees, London Calling by The Clash and Message In A Bottle by The Police.

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Sat 12 Oct 2019 19:30

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Music Played

  • The Knack

    My Sharona

  • The Clash

    London Calling

  • Buggles

    Video Killed The Radio Star

  • Elvis Costello & The Attractions

    (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding

  • The Jam

    Eton Rifles

  • The Pretenders

    Brass In Pocket

  • Blondie

    Heart of Glass

  • Pink Floyd

    Comfortably Numb

  • Giorgio

    Chase

  • Squeeze

    Cool For Cats

  • Meat Loaf

    Bat Out Of Hell

  • Village People

    YMCA

  • Ian Dury & the Blockheads

    Reasons To Be Cheerful

Credit

Role Contributor
Director Annie Cheape

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