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Doon The Watta: Episode 2

Episode 2

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Nicholas Parsons revisits the Clyde, where he was an apprentice in the 1940s.

Nicholas Parsons revisits Clydebank in Glasgow to rediscover his time as a wartime apprentice in the shipbuilding industry.

Nicholas Parsons continues his journey to Clydebank in Glasgow to rediscover his time as a wartime apprentice in the shipbuilding industry.

He also reveals how, whilst working by day, he explored his love for performing in the theatre at night - against his parents' wishes.  And in doing so, Nicholas took those formative steps to becoming the actor and broadcaster he's known and loved as to this day.

Producer: Lyndon Saunders
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Nicholas Parsons revisits the Clyde, where he was an apprentice in the 1940s

Nicholas Parsons goes 'doon the watta' to the Clyde, where he worked as an apprentice in the 1940s, to rekindle memories of his life in Glasgow and journey down the river he loves

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