Jackie Kay reads ‘Old Tongue’ | Blethering Scots

Jackie Kay discusses her love of the Scots language and reads her poem 'Old Tongue'.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 3'50''
  • Broadcast year: 2011
Curriculum Connection
  • English Literature | Poetry | Jackie Kay | Old Tongue
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Programme: Blethering Scots
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