being and becoming in the world
From 1979 to 1985 I attended Firrhill Secondary School in Edinburgh. Despite being considered a ‘backward learner’ and being shy, I was both happy and successful at this large comprehensive … Continue reading Firrhill Secondary School
To play this short film please click here or on the image above. Music credit: I’m a Cuckoo by Belle and Sebastian [opening voice, Stuart Murdoch at Kelvingrove Bandstand, 27 … Continue reading coronas and supernovas of colour
To play ‘d a z e d‘ please click here or on the image above. Music credit: Perfect Skin [Lloyd Cole] a cover by Mickey Raff
To play this short film please click here or on the image above. Music: A cover of Bug [Fontaines DC] by John Colbert
First shown on the BBC, Autumn 1979. This episode has stayed with me all my life.
A short [incomplete] film on childhood: Music credits: She’s A Star – James [Piano Room, 2026] On Your own again – Scott Walker
This short film is for Alyne. To play this short film please click here or on the image above Credits: [1] Mr Benn [BBC] [2] Shirley Ellis – ‘Nitty Gritty’ … Continue reading Mr Benn
To play Might I borrow that suit of red armour? please click here or on the image below. Credits: YouTube archive footage of Mr Benn [BBC]; Moving Image Archive of … Continue reading Might I borrow that suit of red armour?