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Documentary telling the story of Harry Birrell, one of Scotland鈥檚 most prolific 20th-century film-makers. This episode looks back to before WWII, where Harry鈥檚 journey with film began.

Two-part documentary telling the story of Harry Birrell, one of Scotland鈥檚 most prolific 20th-century film-makers.

The first episode takes us back to before the WWII, where Harry鈥檚 journey with film began. He captures in vivid detail his army training at Hamilton Barracks and Dunbar as he and the troops prepare for battle. On his return from war, Harry turns to the Scottish mountains for his next adventure, as he becomes an active member of the fledgling Scottish ski scene and records his alpine adventures.

28 minutes

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Wed 10 Nov 2021 23:30

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Role Contributor
Narrator Richard Madden
Director Matt Pinder
Producer Carina Birrell

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