Bus tribute for the Southbank

LISTEN To Bridgeton, a short film by Glasgow director Callum Rice has been chosen to screen at BFI Southbank and on BBC Four as part of a celebration of the 75th anniversary of Listen To Britain, Humphrey Jennings and Stewart McAllister’s poetic collage of British life.

One of 12 short documentaries from across the UK as part of the Listen To Britain 2017 project, Listen To Bridgeton explores the last Corporation Bus Garage in Glasgow.

Callum Rice, pictured above, director of Listen To Bridgeton, said: “I’d like to thank all at the Glasgow Vintage Vehicle Trust and the Back On The Road scheme for their help and assistance in enabling me to make this film.

“To be given the opportunity to make a film in response to Humphrey Jennings’ masterpiece was a real honour. I am very grateful for the continued support I received from Creative Scotland.”

The film was produced by Barbara Orton of True TV & Film and executive produced by Debbie Lee of Wingspan Productions.

The documentary will be shown on BBC4 on Sunday 24 September from 9pm, as part of Listen to Britain 2017.