Synopsis
Sarah Smith takes a look at the early careers of Alex Salmond, Nicola Sturgeon, Alistair Carmichael, Johann Lamont and Alistair Darling and delves into their past lives.
- Programme: Referendum Documentaries
- Episode: 05: Referendum Connections
- Channel: BBC Two Scotland
- Broadcast year: 2013
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