As millions around the world stop to remember the horrors and bravery of the two world wars, this episode of Unearthed looks at a part of the story often overlooked - how were Scottish veterans treated after The Great War? On January 31st, 1919, months after the Armistice, workers congregated on George Square in central Glasgow to protest and strike against working hours. But what did this have to do with the war? And what really happened for the events that unfolded to be known forever as "Bloody Friday"?

In this episode:

• Dr Gordon Barclay, author and military historian
• Dr Louise Heren, author and social historian specialising in Scottish history
• Dr William Knox, Scottish Labour historian
• Ian Cumming, CEO of Erskine military charity

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