Videos
CATALONIA: The Referendum and Beyond
In this half hour video, Dr Jose Saval, an expert in Hispanic Studies from the University of Edinburgh, helps us understand Catalan history, mindset and the events that led to the independence referendum. He then explores the violence of October 1st, the failings on both sides, the two major personalities of Rajoy and Puigdemont and…
FTV Scottish Showcase Presents: Peter, His Cat & The End of The World
As part of our Scottish Showcase, we’re delighted to bring you this short drama from 17-year old director Eilidh Gow and writer and actor James Hargreaves. In a world which has accepted it’s impending doom, there is one boy who hasn’t. In fact, he hasn’t done very much at all. It’s time to change that….
STRUGGLE: South Africa, Scotland & Apartheid – 1hr Documentary
FTV are proud to present STRUGGLE: South Africa, Scotland & Apartheid, a 1 hour documentary that tells the secret history of Scots who fought apartheid. In South Africa, apartheid is destroying the lives of millions. Many are trying to fight back. And thousands of miles away in Scotland, a group of ordinary people are ready…
BREXIT – What Happens Now?
Article 50 has been triggered, exciting a lot of people. But what the heck happens now?
POLLY TOYNBEE & DAVID WALKER – DAVID CAMERON’S LEGACY
At Aye Write! Book Festival, The Guardian’s Polly Toynbee and David Walker review David Cameron’s legacy. They are not impressed…
PREVIEW – FORTHCOMING DOCUMENTARY ON APARTHEID AND SOUTH AFRICA
This is an excerpt from the forthcoming FTV documentary “Struggle: South Africa, Apartheid & Scotland” that details the involvement of Scottish and South African activists in fighting apartheid. Denis Goldberg fought alongside Nelson Mandela and was jailed for over 22 years for his activities in opposing apartheid. Here, he talks about why, at 83 years…
PRO EU PROTEST IN GLASGOW
The day after Brexit and massive protests take place across the UK – in Glasgow though, the question isn’t just about Brexit, it’s about if Scotland should stay in the UK…
BREXIT SPECIAL – Gerry Hassan, Sarah Beattie-Smith, Lallands Peat Worrier and Michael Gray
Brexit – it’s the political event everyone is talking about. But how will it affect Scotland? And where does it leave the independence movement? In this hour long special event, from The Glad Cafe in Glasgow, political columnist Gerry Hassan leads a panel of Scottish Green Sarah Beattie-Smith, CommonSpace writer Michael Gray and top blogger,…