Name: Battle of the Bagpipes
Released: 2024-07-03T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Bill Paterson

TV Show · Documentary · Music

Opening the curtains on the traditions and cultures that shape the world of bagpiping, from the poignant Lone Piper performance at the Royal Military Tattoo to the fierce competition of the World Pipe Band Championships.

2024 · 44m

Starring Bill Paterson

Director Richard Lovering

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Follow Finlay Macdonald, musical director of the National Piping Centre, and a number of Scotland's leading pipers at Piping Live, the annual celebratory international festival in Glasgow.

43 min
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

With one week to go before the World Pipe Band Championships, the three bands are sharpening their competitive performances. Plus, meeting the next generation of piping stars.

44 min
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

The World Pipe Band Championship is almost here, and current Northern Irish world champions Field Marshal Montgomery are going for their 14th title at the Glasgow competition.

45 min