Inside the Mind of Robert Burns(2020)
BBC Documentary Film
Inside the Mind of Robert Burns Synopsis
Writer Alan Bissett explores the complex brain of Robert Burns in a quest to discover the real man behind the myths and reveal the conflicts in his life and work. Burns was a poetic genius, but full of contradictions. He was a lover of women, and an exploiter of them; a Republican firebrand, and a social-climbing government excise man; an advocate of freedom who almost became a Caribbean slave master. Alan examines the groundbreaking research that suggests that the poet suffered from bi-polar disorder, a condition that led him to have severe mood swings.
Inside the Mind of Robert Burns (2020) is a documentary film directed by Les Wilson, released on January 21, 2020 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Robert Burns, Alan Bissett, Robyn Stapleton and Andrew Rothney.
- Director:
- Les Wilson
- Writers:
- Alan Bissett
- Producers:
- Julie McCrone
- Production:
- BBC Scotland, Caledonia TV Productions
- Status:
- Released
Inside the Mind of Robert Burns Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Robert Burns
Robert Burns
as Self / Scottish Poet
- Alan Bissett
Alan Bissett
as Self / Presenter
- Robyn Stapleton
Robyn Stapleton
Andrew Rothney
Key crew
Directed by Les Wilson, written by Alan Bissett, produced by Julie McCrone.
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The main cast of Inside the Mind of Robert Burns (2020) includes Robert Burns, Alan Bissett, Robyn Stapleton and Andrew Rothney. The film was directed by Les Wilson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Inside the Mind of Robert Burns released?
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Inside the Mind of Robert Burns was released on January 21, 2020 and runs for 58m.