The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black Black Oil

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Permalink Reply by Justin Guest on February 16, 2012 at 13:21

And it has taken you this long to get round to trying to watch it again Alan???

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Permalink Reply by Eona Bell on February 16, 2012 at 18:07

Funny to hear Cameron referencing the Clearances in Holyrood today - the issues haven't really gone away after all these years!  Sorry I can't help with a video although I'm sure the script must still be in print as it's taught in Scottish schools.

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Permalink Reply by M on February 17, 2012 at 16:32

Hi Alan,

If you haven't had any luck yet, you could post a plea on the listserv of the Standing Committee of University Drama Departments (SCUDD--yes, I know).  You can get there via the main SCUDD website (the exact URL for which escapes me at the moment).  Cheviot is pretty commonly taught on undergraduate Drama programmes in the UK, so someone might have a copy they'd be willing to share, especially since BBC Alba recently broadcast it.

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Permalink Reply by Alan Stanton on February 17, 2012 at 19:03

Thanks for that helpful suggestion, M. It looks like I can get a copy of the script fairly cheaply , but I'm still hoping to watch the play as I missed the BBC Alba version.

Eona, even the Spectator referenced the clearances. Although that particular threatened clearance was not the Clan Cameron but Mr Cummings of Redbridge.

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