Elaine C Smith on how to convince Scottish voters of independence ... and why comedy matters

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Scottish entertainment LEGEND Elaine C Smith joins Digital Editor Laura Pollock to discuss Scottish independence, the 2014 referendum, the Holyrood election, Two Doors Down, her incredible decades-long career and lots more. Support The National with a subscription from just £20 for an entire year at thenational.scot/subscribe

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