Acting
Ken Buchanan
Place of birth
Edinburgh, Scotland
Known for
Acting
Credits
3 titles
Ken Buchanan (28 June 1945 – 1 April 2023) was a Scottish professional boxer who competed between 1965 and 1982. He held multiple championships at lightweight; the World Boxing Association (WBA) and Ring magazine titles from 1970 to 1972; and the World Boxing Council (WBC) title in 1971.
Known for
6.5An in-depth look at news stories. Documentaries that take you behind the scenes giving an insight into people's lives or institutions.
Dispatches
1987
A collection of hard hitting clips from the world of boxing. It includes incredible knockouts, referees getting punched, punch-ups outside the ring, clowns of the ring and much more.
Boxing Barmy
1996
NRThe Boxer from Somewhere Else is a feature documentary film which charts the life and career of Ken Buchanan. The story is told through the words of Ken Buchanan himself as he talks through his life in chronological order.
The Boxer From Somewhere Else
2025