A new BBC ALBA documentary is to provide a candid portrait of former UK government minister and prominent Scottish politician, Brian Wilson.
The programme, which will be screened on the channel on Friday at 9pm looks back over his career from his days promoting music bands in his hometown of Dunoon, his successful time in journalism onto life at Westminster and beyond.
Featuring contributions from former Chancellor Alistair Darling, one-time Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Forsyth, and political journalist Torcuil Crichton, the programme chronicles Brian's journey to election and also his involvement in the debate over Scotland's constitutional future.
Using archive footage and new interviews filmed with Brian at home and on the road, he recounts the days when he set up the West Highland Free Press in 1971 and broke the mould of the local newspaper, dealing with local, national and international issues with ease.
Brian talks about his continuing passion for Celtic Football Club, where he is a director, and the programme looks at the contribution he has made in reviving the fortunes of the Harris Tweed industry.
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