Our River - Stories of the Tweed - Film & Q+A

Overview

Narrated by Paddy O’Connell, presenter of BBC 2’s ‘Newsnight’ and Radio 4’s ‘Broadcasting House’.

The history, traditions and culture of the Tweed catchment told through the voices of those who know and love the area. Hear the tales of Merlin, fishers, poets, warriors and weavers.

From Jim Gibson, maker of the film;

‘I was brought up beside the Tweed, and always enjoyed hearing stories about the river. I’ve wanted to make a film about the area for about forty years, taking the opportunity to share the history, the myths and legends with others who live in the catchment. I’m sure, like me, there are people living near the Lower Tweed who know little about the traditions and culture of the Upper Tweed, and vice versa. I am pleased I have had the opportunity to explore these differences and capture them on film’