The new BBC Scotland channel started on Sunday evening and I recorded the very first parts of it. It started with a section of music and graphics which reminded me of “The Potter’s Wheel” that they used to show on the BBC, back in the 50’s and 60’s, when there was an interlude between programmes. The first “real” programme was a variety show which started with a group of young, “high energy” dancers. They were dressed in black leotards – with tartan sashes! It was “The White Heather Club” for the 21st century. I switched off then.
I had a look through the scheduling for the week ahead, and not a lot interested me. They are rerunning “Tutti Frutti”, from 1987. I may watch that, again, as it is about an aging rock band touring Scotland, and as an aging rocker who used to gig in Scotland it struck a chord (pun intended).
I did record and watch a brilliant documentary movie called “Nae Pasaran”, which justified this month’s licence fee.
Last night I decided to watch their much vaunted news called “The Nine”. It was very amateurish and soon became so parochial that I swapped over to “Outside Source”, my usual fair at that time.
The BBC always makes a mess of programmes aimed at Scotland. Their view of Scotland seems to be shortbread, highland dancers, bonnie views, and not a lot else. I cannot see this channel lasting very long.
