The People's History Show - Season 2
Season 2
Episodes
Benny Lynch
Sarah Mack and Ashley Cowie look back at stories that make up Scotland's people's history. Featuring the tragic story of boxer Benny Lynch, and 19th century body-snatchers.
The Last Tram
Sarah Mack and Ashley Cowie look back in time to discover more stories that make up Scotland's People's History, including Glasgow's last tram journey and Aberdeen's last hangman.
Roman Scotland
Join Fergus Sutherland for a People's History Show special where he explores the history and sites of Roman Scotland.
'Gentle' Johnny Ramensky
More fascinating stories from Scotland's past. This week's tales include safe cracker 'Gentle' Johnny Ramensky and the scandalous murder trial of Madeleine Smith.
Buffalo Bill
Tales from Scotland's past, including when Buffalo Bill came to Glasgow and an interview with the last survivor of the Arandora Star, which was sunk by German U-Boats in WWII.
The Battle of George Square
Sarah Mack and Ashley Cowie have more tales from Scotland's past, including the stories of the Battle of George Square, the Vatersay Raiders and the remarkable Isabella Elder.
Slavery
Paul Hughes travels to Barbados in search of the truth behind the story of Scottish white slaves and examines Scotland's role in the Caribbean slave trade.
The Wreck of the Annie Jane
Sarah Mack and Ashley Cowie have tales from Scotland's past, including the stories of the Gorbals Vampire, Drumchapel Amateurs football club and the shipwreck of the Annie Jane.
Remembrance Day
Angus Simpson looks at the stories of the servicemen and women who we remember at this time of year.
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