Robert Burns: The People's Poet

BBC FOUR

Sunday 25 January 2026  00:00 - 01:30 (90 mins)
Andrew O'Hagan journeys to the places in Scotland that inspired poet Robert Burns. Contains some strong language. Also in HD. [S]

Mentioned: Burns, Edinburgh, Robert Burns, Ayrshire, Mauchline, Scotland, Excise, Dumfries, Shanter, Heaven—taught, Britain, Lounger, Jean Armour, Maggie, Scots, Jean, Freemasonry, Courts, Writers, Ellisland, Fencibles, Jacobites, Robert Fergusson, TheJolly Beggars, Churches, Masonic, Masons, Lordship, Lord, Twa Dogs

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Robert Burns: The People's Poet (BBC FOUR) Sunday 25 January 2026 00:00 - 01:30