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World Pipe Band Championships

2017

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HD

Jackie Bird presents coverage of the World Pipe Band Championships 2017 from Glasgow Green, celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. World-renowned piper Bob Worrall provides commentary, as the very best pipe bands from across the world compete for the most prestigious title in the pipe band competition calendar. With highlights from the Grade One finals, including pieces from the March, Strathspey and Reel, and Medley categories feature in this very special programme. In addition to a wealth of brilliant performances, we hear from some of the world's top pipe majors, take a look back at the last 70 years of the competition, and enjoy the emotional moment when this year's band is announced as World Pipe Band Champion 2017. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Jackie Bird
Commentator:
Bob Worrall
Executive Producer:
Graham Mitchell

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