Scotland V The World

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Going For Gold

20240726

20241225 (RS)

Scotland v The World presents a fun, irreverent and uplifting look back at when Scottish athletes quietly set the bar and embodied everything that we love about medal success at the Olympics. Along the way, we'll enjoy some quirky Scottish firsts at the Olympics (who knew Scotland's first Olympic Gold medal winner was a one-handed weightlifter?) and have some laughs around a few of our most iconic sporting success stories at the Olympic Games.

It's the perfect antidote to the disappointing Euros campaign for Scotland and will be a timely reminder that Scotland have enjoyed some fantastic performances and medal success on the biggest sporting stage of them all, the Olympics.

Scottish athletes as part of Team GB featured in the show include Shirley Robertson, Andy Murray, Katie Archibald, Alan Wells, Duncan Scott, Sir Chris Hoy, David Wilkie and Liz McColgan.

Presented by Andrew Cotter

Produced by Gus Beattie.

A Gusman Production for BBC Radio Scotland.

Andrew Cotter looks at iconic Scottish success stories at The Olympics

Features iconic Scottish Sporting achievements that listeners may not have heard of.

Andrew Cotter presents a fun, irreverent and uplifting look back at when Scottish athletes set the bar and embodied everything that we love about medal success at the Olympics.

[LISTEN NOW]

Going For Gold

20240726

20240728 (RS)

Ahead of Paris 2024 ‘Scotland V The World' presents a fun, irreverent and uplifting look back at when Scottish athletes quietly set the bar and embodied everything that we love about medal success at the Olympics. Along with the way we'll enjoy some quirky Scottish firsts at the Olympics (who knew Scotland's first Olympic Gold medal winner was a one-handed weightlifter?!) and have some laughs around a few of our most iconic sporting success stories at the Olympic Games.

Scotland V The World is the perfect antidote to the disappointing Euros campaign for Scotland and will be a timely reminder ahead of Paris 2024 that Scotland have enjoyed some fantastic performances and medal success on the biggest sporting stage of them all, The Olympics.

Scottish athletes as part of Team GB featured in the show include Shirley Robertson, Andy Murray, Katie Archibald, Alan Wells, Duncan Scott, Sir Chris Hoy, David Wilkie & Liz McColgan.

Presented by Andrew Cotter

The producer was Gus Beattie.

A Gusman Production for BBC Radio Scotland.

Ahead of Paris 2024 Andrew Cotter looks at iconic Scottish success stories at The Olympics

Features iconic Scottish Sporting achievements that listeners may not have heard of.

Andrew Cotter presents a fun, irreverent and uplifting look back at when Scottish athletes set the bar and embodied everything that we love about medal success at the Olympics.

When Scotland Broke The World Transfer Record

20240527

20241226 (RS)

One of the greatest and most daring record transfers in football history wasn't orchestrated in the plush surroundings of the Bernabau Stadium or in a gold gilded office in a Qatari Palace – the single most audacious piece of transfer business took place in an understated wood-panelled boardroom in Scotland in February 1922, when Falkirk FC pulled off the unbelievable and broke the world transfer record by signing England international Syd Puddefoot from West Ham United for £5000, smashing the previous world transfer record.

It catapulted Falkirk into the history books as the only Scottish club to break the world transfer record, and barring a Qatari style takeover of Airdrie or Cove Rangers, will most certainly be the last!

Through expert historical analysis and humorous dramatization, we'll take a dry look at when the footballing transfer gods smiled on Brockville Park a century ago.

Willie 'Daddy' Nicol played by Forbes Masson. Key Contributor was Michael White.

Presented by Andrew Cotter and produced by Gus Beattie for Gusman Productions.

Andrew Cotter presents the amazing story behind Scotland's only record-breaking transfer.

Features iconic Scottish Sporting achievements that listeners may not have heard of.

Andrew Cotter presents the incredible story of how Falkirk FC, the community, and some canny local businessmen pulled off a footballing miracle and broke the world transfer record.

[LISTEN NOW]

When Scotland Broke The World Transfer Record

20240527

20240714 (RS)

One of the greatest and most daring record transfers in football history wasn't orchestrated in the plush surroundings of the Bernabau Stadium or in a gold gilded office in a Qatari Palace – the single most audacious piece of transfer business took place in an understated wood panelled boardroom in Scotland in February 1922, when Falkirk FC pulled off the unbelievable and broke the world transfer record by signing England international Syd Puddefoot from West Ham United for £5000, smashing the previous world transfer record.

Through expert historical analysis and humorous dramatization, we'll take a dry look at when the footballing transfer gods smiled on Brockville Park a century ago.

Willie 'Daddy' Nicol played by Forbes Masson. Key Contributor was Michael White.

Presented by Andrew Cotter and produced by Gus Beattie for Gusman Productions.

Andrew Cotter presents the amazing story behind Scotland's only record-breaking transfer.

Features iconic Scottish Sporting achievements that listeners may not have heard of.

Andrew Cotter presents the incredible story of how Falkirk FC, the community, and some canny local businessmen pulled off a footballing miracle and broke the World Transfer Record.

Young Tommy Morris, The First Golf Superstar

20240719

20241227 (RS)

We're all familiar with the story of Old Tom Morris and his much-heralded influence on the game of golf during its early St Andrews origins in the 1800s, but the real trailblazer when it came to popularising the game as a spectator sport was undoubtedly his maverick golfer son, Young Tommy Morris.

Born in 1851 Young Tom was a tremendous golf innovator who raised the playing standard significantly. His 1868 Championship win, at the age of just 17, made him the youngest major champion in golf history a record which still stands. The following year, his father finished second to him, another unique family occurrence in the Championship. Also in 1869, Young Tom achieved the tournament's first ever hole-in-one by holing out at the 166-yard 8th hole, another unique first. His name also became the first ever to be engraved on the famous Claret Jug, which was purchased for the tournament in 1873 which he won.

Young Tom introduced a range of shots and swing styles that are still adopted. He played the first lofted sand wedge style golf shot, was one of the the first to play backspin on the ball, and helped established the open stance putting style. Morris was ranked the 14th best golfer of all time in a survey published in Golf Magazine, September 2009. He was the top player whose career was entirely in the 19th century. (His father, Old Tom, was ranked 19th.)

He died tragically young at the age of just 24, but in his short golf life he helped shape the game we know & love today. A true Scottish sporting pioneer!

Contributors: Roger McStravick, Hannah Fleming & Mrs Sheila Walker.

Presented by Andrew Cotter

The producer was Gus Beattie.

A Gusman Production for BBC Radio Scotland.

Andrew Cotter looks at the astonishing career of Scottish golf pro Young Tommy Morris.

Features iconic Scottish Sporting achievements that listeners may not have heard of.

Andrew Cotter presents the story of Tommy Morris, who revolutionised the game of Golf in the late 1800s and helped shape the game we know and love today. A true Scots sporting pioneer!

[LISTEN NOW]

Young Tommy Morris, The First Golf Superstar

20240719

20240721 (RS)

He died tragically young at the age of just 24, but in his short golf life he helped shape the game we know & love today. A true Scottish sporting pioneer!

Contributors: Roger McStravick, Hannah Fleming & Mrs Sheila Walker.

Presented by Andrew Cotter

The producer was Gus Beattie.

A Gusman Production for BBC Radio Scotland.

Andrew Cotter looks at the astonishing career of Scottish golf pro Young Tommy Morris.

Features iconic Scottish Sporting achievements that listeners may not have heard of.

Andrew Cotter presents the story of Tommy Morris who revolutionised the game of Golf in the late 1800s & helped shape the game we know & love today. A true Scots sporting pioneer!

Episodes

Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
Going For Gold	20240726	20241225 (RS)	Scotland v The World presents a fun, irreverent and uplifting look back at when Scottish athletes quietly set the bar and embodied everything that we love about medal success at the Olympics. Along the way, we'll enjoy some quirky Scottish firsts at the Olympics (who knew Scotland's first Olympic Gold medal winner was a one-handed weightlifter?) and have some laughs around a few of our most iconic sporting success stories at the Olympic Games. It's the perfect antidote to the disappointing Euros campaign for Scotland and will be a timely reminder that Scotland have enjoyed some fantastic performances and medal success on the biggest sporting stage of them all, the Olympics. Scottish athletes as part of Team GB featured in the show include Shirley Robertson, Andy Murray, Katie Archibald, Alan Wells, Duncan Scott, Sir Chris Hoy, David Wilkie and Liz McColgan. Presented by Andrew Cotter Produced by Gus Beattie. A Gusman Production for BBC Radio Scotland. Andrew Cotter looks at iconic Scottish success stories at The Olympics Features iconic Scottish Sporting achievements that listeners may not have heard of. Andrew Cotter presents a fun, irreverent and uplifting look back at when Scottish athletes set the bar and embodied everything that we love about medal success at the Olympics. [LISTEN NOW]
Going For Gold	20240726	20240728 (RS)	Ahead of Paris 2024 ‘Scotland V The World' presents a fun, irreverent and uplifting look back at when Scottish athletes quietly set the bar and embodied everything that we love about medal success at the Olympics. Along with the way we'll enjoy some quirky Scottish firsts at the Olympics (who knew Scotland's first Olympic Gold medal winner was a one-handed weightlifter?!) and have some laughs around a few of our most iconic sporting success stories at the Olympic Games. Scotland V The World is the perfect antidote to the disappointing Euros campaign for Scotland and will be a timely reminder ahead of Paris 2024 that Scotland have enjoyed some fantastic performances and medal success on the biggest sporting stage of them all, The Olympics. Scottish athletes as part of Team GB featured in the show include Shirley Robertson, Andy Murray, Katie Archibald, Alan Wells, Duncan Scott, Sir Chris Hoy, David Wilkie & Liz McColgan. Presented by Andrew Cotter The producer was Gus Beattie. A Gusman Production for BBC Radio Scotland. Ahead of Paris 2024 Andrew Cotter looks at iconic Scottish success stories at The Olympics Features iconic Scottish Sporting achievements that listeners may not have heard of. Andrew Cotter presents a fun, irreverent and uplifting look back at when Scottish athletes set the bar and embodied everything that we love about medal success at the Olympics.
When Scotland Broke The World Transfer Record	20240527	20241226 (RS)	One of the greatest and most daring record transfers in football history wasn't orchestrated in the plush surroundings of the Bernabau Stadium or in a gold gilded office in a Qatari Palace – the single most audacious piece of transfer business took place in an understated wood-panelled boardroom in Scotland in February 1922, when Falkirk FC pulled off the unbelievable and broke the world transfer record by signing England international Syd Puddefoot from West Ham United for £5000, smashing the previous world transfer record. It catapulted Falkirk into the history books as the only Scottish club to break the world transfer record, and barring a Qatari style takeover of Airdrie or Cove Rangers, will most certainly be the last! Through expert historical analysis and humorous dramatization, we'll take a dry look at when the footballing transfer gods smiled on Brockville Park a century ago. Willie 'Daddy' Nicol played by Forbes Masson. Key Contributor was Michael White. Presented by Andrew Cotter and produced by Gus Beattie for Gusman Productions. Andrew Cotter presents the amazing story behind Scotland's only record-breaking transfer. Features iconic Scottish Sporting achievements that listeners may not have heard of. Andrew Cotter presents the incredible story of how Falkirk FC, the community, and some canny local businessmen pulled off a footballing miracle and broke the world transfer record. [LISTEN NOW]
When Scotland Broke The World Transfer Record	20240527	20240714 (RS)	One of the greatest and most daring record transfers in football history wasn't orchestrated in the plush surroundings of the Bernabau Stadium or in a gold gilded office in a Qatari Palace – the single most audacious piece of transfer business took place in an understated wood panelled boardroom in Scotland in February 1922, when Falkirk FC pulled off the unbelievable and broke the world transfer record by signing England international Syd Puddefoot from West Ham United for £5000, smashing the previous world transfer record. It catapulted Falkirk into the history books as the only Scottish club to break the world transfer record, and barring a Qatari style takeover of Airdrie or Cove Rangers, will most certainly be the last! Through expert historical analysis and humorous dramatization, we'll take a dry look at when the footballing transfer gods smiled on Brockville Park a century ago. Willie 'Daddy' Nicol played by Forbes Masson. Key Contributor was Michael White. Presented by Andrew Cotter and produced by Gus Beattie for Gusman Productions. Andrew Cotter presents the amazing story behind Scotland's only record-breaking transfer. Features iconic Scottish Sporting achievements that listeners may not have heard of. Andrew Cotter presents the incredible story of how Falkirk FC, the community, and some canny local businessmen pulled off a footballing miracle and broke the World Transfer Record.
Young Tommy Morris, The First Golf Superstar	20240719	20241227 (RS)	We're all familiar with the story of Old Tom Morris and his much-heralded influence on the game of golf during its early St Andrews origins in the 1800s, but the real trailblazer when it came to popularising the game as a spectator sport was undoubtedly his maverick golfer son, Young Tommy Morris. Born in 1851 Young Tom was a tremendous golf innovator who raised the playing standard significantly. His 1868 Championship win, at the age of just 17, made him the youngest major champion in golf history a record which still stands. The following year, his father finished second to him, another unique family occurrence in the Championship. Also in 1869, Young Tom achieved the tournament's first ever hole-in-one by holing out at the 166-yard 8th hole, another unique first. His name also became the first ever to be engraved on the famous Claret Jug, which was purchased for the tournament in 1873 which he won. Young Tom introduced a range of shots and swing styles that are still adopted. He played the first lofted sand wedge style golf shot, was one of the the first to play backspin on the ball, and helped established the open stance putting style. Morris was ranked the 14th best golfer of all time in a survey published in Golf Magazine, September 2009. He was the top player whose career was entirely in the 19th century. (His father, Old Tom, was ranked 19th.) He died tragically young at the age of just 24, but in his short golf life he helped shape the game we know & love today. A true Scottish sporting pioneer! Contributors: Roger McStravick, Hannah Fleming & Mrs Sheila Walker. Presented by Andrew Cotter The producer was Gus Beattie. A Gusman Production for BBC Radio Scotland. Andrew Cotter looks at the astonishing career of Scottish golf pro Young Tommy Morris. Features iconic Scottish Sporting achievements that listeners may not have heard of. Andrew Cotter presents the story of Tommy Morris, who revolutionised the game of Golf in the late 1800s and helped shape the game we know and love today. A true Scots sporting pioneer! [LISTEN NOW]
Young Tommy Morris, The First Golf Superstar	20240719	20240721 (RS)	We're all familiar with the story of Old Tom Morris and his much-heralded influence on the game of golf during its early St Andrews origins in the 1800s, but the real trailblazer when it came to popularising the game as a spectator sport was undoubtedly his maverick golfer son, Young Tommy Morris. Born in 1851 Young Tom was a tremendous golf innovator who raised the playing standard significantly. His 1868 Championship win, at the age of just 17, made him the youngest major champion in golf history a record which still stands. The following year, his father finished second to him, another unique family occurrence in the Championship. Also in 1869, Young Tom achieved the tournament's first ever hole-in-one by holing out at the 166-yard 8th hole, another unique first. His name also became the first ever to be engraved on the famous Claret Jug, which was purchased for the tournament in 1873 which he won. Young Tom introduced a range of shots and swing styles that are still adopted. He played the first lofted sand wedge style golf shot, was one of the the first to play backspin on the ball, and helped established the open stance putting style. Morris was ranked the 14th best golfer of all time in a survey published in Golf Magazine, September 2009. He was the top player whose career was entirely in the 19th century. (His father, Old Tom, was ranked 19th.) He died tragically young at the age of just 24, but in his short golf life he helped shape the game we know & love today. A true Scottish sporting pioneer! Contributors: Roger McStravick, Hannah Fleming & Mrs Sheila Walker. Presented by Andrew Cotter The producer was Gus Beattie. A Gusman Production for BBC Radio Scotland. Andrew Cotter looks at the astonishing career of Scottish golf pro Young Tommy Morris. Features iconic Scottish Sporting achievements that listeners may not have heard of. Andrew Cotter presents the story of Tommy Morris who revolutionised the game of Golf in the late 1800s & helped shape the game we know & love today. A true Scots sporting pioneer!