Peter Riegert

Local Hero: Why the iconic Scottish environmental film was decades ahead of its time

Forty years ago, Bill Forsyth's film warned us to consider the consequences of putting short-term gain ahead of the environment, writes Anthony Frajman.

Anthony Frajman, BBC, 6th June 2023

The enduring call of Local Hero 40 years on

It is the story of a US petro-chemical giant seeking to build a refinery in a coastal village whose staff are won over by the gentler rhythms of local life.

Ben Philip, BBC, 30th April 2023