The Tale of The Persistent Poacher

[Please excuse the quality, shot on Betacam, only a VHS copy remains]

First broadcast commissioned documentary. Made with Andy Mcleod on and near the banks of the River Tweed. I grew up in Berwick on Tweed, I knew many people who were salmon poachers, a story close to my heart. This story of Keith, who became well known in the area, was sparked by hearing about a hefty tax bill raised by the HMRC, based on an estimate of his illegal earnings, from salmon poaching. Many great elements contributed to this film, Andy McLeod’s photography, the great script, wonderful sounding Scottish Borders voice of Alistair McNeill, the music of Old Blind Dogs and of course Keith’s contribution of story telling and allowing us into his world. Thanks to all mentioned below for you contributions.

A film by - Gavin Turnbull and Andy Mcleod

Producer - Gavin Turnbull
Photography - Andy McLeod
Editor - Melanie ‘Mel’ Hamilton
Online Editor - Bill Gill
Sound - Guy Satchwell
Production Manager - Colin Fraser
Camera Assistant - Sam Pilling
Underwater Photography - Andy Hibbert
Narration - Alistair McNeill
Music by - Old Blind Dogs
Camera Facilities - Hammerhead T.V.
Online Facilities - IVP TV
Nitecam Supplied By - Optex LTD
Offline Facilities - EVTC & Extra Vegetables

Old Blind Dogs - Close to the Bone
https://open.spotify.com/album/35t3RU...
Theme track - Seonaidh Mor / The Fall / Dick Gossops

Thanks to -
Chris Orvis
Dave Smith
Mike Ellen
Fiona Neill
Duncan Moore
Paul Gavin
Cindy Thomson
Brian Cairney
Duncan Campbell
John Home-Robertson
Kenny Jack
Catherine Aitken
Biddy Joyce

Special Thanks to -
Keith and George

Funded by -
Scottish Film Council

Copyright © 1993
Hot-Fish Productions
Scottish Television