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Two interviews with veterans of the anarchist scene in 1940s Glasgow.

“AS far as going goes, I’m gone…” “Wave your boat, your Daddy’s away in a hanky.

A Play, A Pie and A Pint: Chic Murray - A Funny Place for a Window

© Moviestore/Shutterstock Gregory's Girl was released 40 years ago and remains a much-loved piece of work from director Bill Forsyth. Sign up for our newsletter and let our nostalgia team take you on a trip back in time Thank you for signing up to our Nostalgia newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up It was one of the most treasured films of the 1980s; a production whose loving craft and memorable script transcended its shoestring budget and often down-to-earth west of Scotland settings. Even now, 40 years after Gregory’s Girl was released on April 23 1981...

WE recently pointed out Prince Philip inspired teenagers with his Duke of Edinburgh’s Award initiative. Though it wasn’t only youngsters he helped. Retired politician Dennis Canavan recalls that the February 1974 General Election produced a hung Parliament. MP William Baxter opined that the country should be ruled by a council of state consisting of representatives from every major party. When asked by an interviewer who should preside over this council, Baxter replied: “Somebody neutral, like Prince Philip.” This triggered demands for Baxter’s resignation. He eventually compl...