Hugh MacDiarmid: Rebel Poet 1972

A profile from 1972 of celebrated Scottish poet Hugh MacDiarmid on the occasion of his 80th birthday. In this film he talks about his uncompromising life and the ideas and circumstances that have shaped its progress.

Production Country United Kingdom
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Documentary , History
Production Companies BBC , BBC TV , BBC Two
Release Date 9 August 1972
36 mins