No Holds Bard
“Mocumentary honouring the national poet of Scotland, Robert Burns”
Synopsis
Comedy following the lives of five people as they prepare to vie for the 2009 Cup O'Kindness, the trophy awarded to the champion in Robert Burns poetry recital. The film captures the ups and downs of each participant's progress as the pressure intensifies, the poems are recited and the champion is crowned. Held in Alloway, the birthplace of Burns himself, this prestigious competition is the centrepiece of the annual celebrations devoted to the Bard's immortal memory. And this year it may prove memorable for all the wrong reasons.
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No Holds Bard (2009)
Type: Clip • Published 2018-11-27
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Kelly
- Screenplay & Story
- Gregor Sharp, Simon Carlyle
- Original Title
- No Holds Bard
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Kelly
Gregor Sharp, Simon Carlyle
Alan Tyler, Jack Docherty
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Kelly
Director
Gregor Sharp
Writer
Alan Tyler
Producer
Simon Carlyle
Writer
Jack Docherty
Producer
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What is No Holds Bard about?
Comedy following the lives of five people as they prepare to vie for the 2009 Cup O'Kindness, the trophy awarded to the champion in Robert Burns poetry recital. The film captures the ups and downs of each participant's progress as the pressure intensifies, the poems are recited and the champion is crowned. Held in Alloway, the birthplace of Burns himself, this prestigious competition is the centrepiece of the annual celebrations devoted to the Bard's immortal memory. And this year it may prove memorable for all the wrong reasons.
Who directed No Holds Bard?
No Holds Bard was directed by Brian Kelly.
Who stars in No Holds Bard?
The principal cast of No Holds Bard includes Tony Curran, Laura Fraser, Greg Hemphill, Ashley Jensen, Denis Lawson.
When was No Holds Bard released and how long is it?
No Holds Bard was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.