Episodes
| Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 20090119 | David Kinloch discusses his attitude to Robert Burns' 'womanising'. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. |
| 02 | 20090120 | Liz Lochhead discusses her education in a Motherwell state school. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. |
| 03 | 20090121 | Robert Crawford on using Burns as a touchstone for the humanity of his own poetry. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. |
| 04 | 20090122 | Kathleen Jamie on how Burns changed himself into whatever his audience required of him. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. |
| 05 | 20090123 | Douglas Dunn discusses how Burns's influence changed during the 20th Century. Essays from leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond. |