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Completely Burns

Completely Burns

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns - over 300 poems have been recorded by actors from all generations. Visit bbc.co.uk/burns for more from BBC Scotland.

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  • Country Lassie

    Tue, 22 Dec 09

    Duration:
    3 mins

    Alison Peebles reads this song in which a wrinkled old woman offers sage advice about marriage to Blythe Bessie, who fails to acknowledge her wise words, with eyes only for Robie. It is set to the tune 'The Country Lass'.

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  • My Nanie O

    Thu, 17 Dec 09

    Duration:
    2 mins

    Jonathan Watson reads this song which Burns wrote at a very early period of life, describing himself as a country plough boy with little cash and without a care in the world while he has the love of his girlfriend Nanie.

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