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The pick of key events in Scottish cultural life. Keeping you in the know about books, film, theatre, tv, arts and music. Monday to Thursday afternoons
The Afternoon Show Podcast
English, Cultural, 1 season, 52 episodes, 11 hours, 52 minutes
The Afternoon Show Podcast
English, Cultural, 1 season, 52 episodes, 11 hours, 52 minutes
Comedian Luisa Omielan discusses her new show God Is A Woman which is at Glasgow's Oran Mor this week.
Luisa Omielan chats to Michelle McManus about new show God Is A Woman.
4/12/2023 • 11 minutes, 12 seconds
Neil Gaiman on The Ocean at the End of the Lane
The acclaimed author talks about the National Theatre production of his bestselling book.
4/11/2023 • 15 minutes, 37 seconds
Angie Spoto on The Grief Nurse
Edinburgh based writer Angie Spoto tells Janice about her debut novel, The Grief Nurse.
4/10/2023 • 11 minutes, 15 seconds
Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Nicola chats to the cast from the touring production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
4/7/2023 • 7 minutes, 46 seconds
Music from Fife dementia project STAND and songwriter Gus Harrower
Janice hears about a new album made by members of Fife-based dementia support group STAND
4/4/2023 • 14 minutes, 2 seconds
The 'Absolutely' sketch show team join Janice as a new audiobook is published gathering together their radio comedy.
The team behind the fast paced TV and radio sketch show, 'Absolutely' chat to Janice.
4/4/2023 • 12 minutes, 34 seconds
Old Boy at Dundee Rep
Michelle hears about a new show that celebrates grandfathers and their grandsons
3/29/2023 • 12 minutes, 15 seconds
National Theatre of Scotland's swashbuckling reimagining of Robert Louis Stevenson's Kidnapped
National Theatre of Scotland on their adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Kidnapped'
3/28/2023 • 12 minutes, 19 seconds
Graeme Virtue and Jane Graham discuss Succession series 4
Succession is a satirical dark comedy tv series starring Brian Cox as Logan Roy.
3/27/2023 • 24 minutes, 45 seconds
Poet Jim Carruth on his collection Far Field
Glasgow's Poet Laureate on his trilogy of books inspired by the Scottish landscape
3/24/2023 • 12 minutes, 30 seconds
Robbie Tolson on using DJ skills to support people with experience of homelessness
DJ Robbie Tolson on the social enterprise which saw him placed on Forbes 30 under 30 list
3/23/2023 • 13 minutes, 6 seconds
Karen Dunbar's School of Rap
Comedian Karen Dunbar discusses her mission to teach a group of Glasgow grannies to rap.
3/22/2023 • 17 minutes, 27 seconds
Scottish poet Donna Ashworth joins Janice Forsyth for a chat on World Poetry Day
Donna Ashworth's books I Wish I Knew, Love, Loss and Life are available now
3/21/2023 • 12 minutes, 45 seconds
Renowned film set photographer Murray Close talks about working behind the scenes on Hollywood productions.
The photographer discusses his work on Harry Potter, The Shining and Withnail & I.
3/20/2023 • 16 minutes, 49 seconds
Emun Elliott on The Gold
Scottish actor Emun Elliott tells Nicola about his role as DI Tony Brightwell in The Gold
3/17/2023 • 12 minutes, 40 seconds
Ted Lasso: must-see tv?
TV critic Scott Bryan tells Michelle why the hit series is not to be missed
3/16/2023 • 11 minutes, 29 seconds
Michelle speaks to artists Josie KO and Laura Yuile about their Fruitmarket Gallery exhibition Poor Things
Poor Things aims to challenge the stubborn perception of art a middle class pursuit.
3/15/2023 • 10 minutes, 46 seconds
Dougray Scott on A Town Called Malice
The Scottish actor talks about his role in the new series about a family of gangsters.
3/14/2023 • 11 minutes, 41 seconds
Eleanor Catton speaks about new novel Birnham Wood
Youngest ever Booker-winner Eleanor Catton chats about new eco thriller Birnham Wood
2/27/2023 • 9 minutes, 26 seconds
95-year-old artist Thomas McGoran on his exhibition at The Forge
95-year-old artist Thomas McGoran on his exhibition
2/17/2023 • 8 minutes, 48 seconds
Academy Award Winning Documentarian Laura Poitras on her new film 'All The Beauty and The Bloodshed'
Academy Award winning documentarian Laura Poitras discusses her latest Oscar and BAFTA nominated documentary,
1/26/2023 • 11 minutes, 40 seconds
Michelle speaks to documentary filmmaker Alison Millar about Lyra
Michelle speaks to Alison Millar about her documentary on journalist Lyra McKee
12/15/2022 • 11 minutes, 35 seconds
Writer, musician and broadcaster Carrie Marshall on her funny - and enlightening - new memoir, CARRIE KILLS A MAN.
Writer, musician and broadcaster Carrie Marshall on her new memoir, CARRIE KILLS A MAN.
12/2/2022 • 12 minutes, 46 seconds
Jackie Wylie & Gary McNair's new play Dear Billy about Billy Connolly
Michelle McManus discusses the National Theatre of Scotland programme launch with Jackie Wylie & Gary McNair's new play Dear Billy about Billy Connolly
11/28/2022 • 19 minutes, 34 seconds
Award winning actress Julie Hesmondhalgh on her book, 'An Actor's Alphabet'
Actress Julie Hesmondhalgh on her book, a candid and empowering A-Z of being an actor
11/25/2022 • 12 minutes, 31 seconds
Producer Matthew Zajac and Ukranian musician Toma Butko tell Michelle about a concert in support of Ukraine at Eden Court
We hear about 'With Love to Ukraine' a concert taking place at Eden Court in Inverness
11/10/2022 • 11 minutes, 33 seconds
Catatonia’s Cerys Matthews discusses her love of Dylan Thomas poetry and her new illustrated adaptation of Under Milk Wood
Her new illustrated adaptation of Under Milk Wood which is published this month.
11/7/2022 • 11 minutes, 44 seconds
Sports broadcaster and presenter Gabby Logan on her memoir, The First Half
Gabby Logan on her memoir, The First Half, a story about family, love and loss
10/24/2022 • 13 minutes, 45 seconds
Author and actress Ruth Jones on her new novel, Love Untold, about mothers and daughters and the complex bond between them.
Author Ruth Jones on her novel, Love Untold, a story of four generations of women
9/30/2022 • 12 minutes, 47 seconds
Scottish author James Robertson talks to Nicola Meighan for the Afternoon Show live from Dundee Repertory Theatre
James Robertson tells Nicola about translating Julia Donaldson's Stick Man into Scots.
9/28/2022 • 11 minutes, 31 seconds
Nicola Meighan chats to author James Robertson live in Dundee, exploring the city, his work, and Stick Mannie
Author James Robertson speaking on our live in Dundee show
9/28/2022 • 11 minutes, 31 seconds
Douglas McIntyre on Hungry Beats
Janice chats to Douglas McIntyre about the oral history of Scottish music from 1977-1984
9/27/2022 • 13 minutes, 37 seconds
Billy Idol chats to Nicola Meighan about his new EP The Cage
Billy Idol is back with new music.
9/22/2022 • 12 minutes, 31 seconds
Orhan Pamuk speaks about new book Nights of Plague
Nobel Prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk speaks to Nicola Meighan about his new novel
9/21/2022 • 13 minutes, 30 seconds
Radio 1 Breakfast Show's Greg James and Chris Smith chat their latest children's book 'Super Ghost'
Greg James and Chris Smith are on the show to talk about their new kids book SUPER GHOST!
9/16/2022 • 11 minutes, 7 seconds
Lewis Capaldi on his latest single Forget Me and going back to visit his former college in Motherwell
Lewis Capaldi talks to Nicola Meighan about his latest single Forget Me
9/14/2022 • 15 minutes, 24 seconds
Robbie Williams chats to Michelle McManus about his latest album, XXV celebrating 25 years as a solo artist
Michelle McManus and Robbie Williams chat about his album XXV
9/14/2022 • 16 minutes, 38 seconds
Musician, artist and TV presenter Toyah Willcox chats about returning to music with the release of her brand new single.
Toyah Willcox returns to music
9/7/2022 • 10 minutes, 44 seconds
Andrew Panton and Jo Freer tell Grant Stott about Dundee Rep's 35th anniversary production of The Steamie
The Steamie is a classic Scottish play which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year.
9/1/2022 • 11 minutes, 2 seconds
Alan Cumming chats with Zara Janjua about his latest theatre piece BURN all about Scotland’s National Bard
Legendary Scottish actor & author Alan Cumming on taking his latest piece on tour.
8/29/2022 • 13 minutes, 15 seconds
Gabriel Byrne joins Nicola Meighan to talk about taking to the Edinburgh King's Theatre stage, his ties to Scotland and more.
Gabriel Byrne joins Nicola Meighan to talk about taking to the Edinburgh stage and more.
8/26/2022 • 15 minutes, 23 seconds
Irvine Welsh tells Gordon Smart about his new book The Long Knives
Irvine Welsh discusses his new novel The Long Knives which is published today
8/25/2022 • 13 minutes, 42 seconds
Henry Naylor - Afghanistan Is Not Funny
Henry Naylor talks to Janice about his play 'Afghanistan Is Not Funny"
8/23/2022 • 11 minutes, 36 seconds
Nicola Meighan chats to Fringe comedians Sara Barron and Sindhu Vee in front of a live audience at the BBC Spiegeltent
Fringe comedians Sara Barron and Sindhu Vee are in conversation with Nicola Meighan
8/19/2022 • 12 minutes, 18 seconds
Paolo Nutini
Paul English nabs an exclusive extended interview with the singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini
8/18/2022 • 17 minutes, 44 seconds
Booker Prize winning author Damon Galgut talks to Janice Forsyth about South Africa before his Edinburgh Book Festival event
Booker Prize winning author Damon Galgut talks to Janice Forsyth about his career so far
8/16/2022 • 18 minutes, 19 seconds
Scottish film, television and stage actor and director David Hayman chats about his latest film Fisherman's Friends One and All
David Hayman tellls Janice Forsyth about his numerous current projects.
8/15/2022 • 12 minutes, 30 seconds
Janice chats to the stars of Fringe show Kathy and Stella Solve A Murder
Kathy and Stella are hapless true crime podcast hosts in this hilarious new musical
8/9/2022 • 14 minutes, 17 seconds
Professor Richard Demarco CBE on the documentary of his life and archive of the 75th Edinburgh International Festival.
Richard Demarco and Marco Federici chat to Janice about "Rico: The Richard Demarco Story"
8/1/2022 • 21 minutes, 25 seconds
Ian McKellen chats about his Hamlet coming to Edinburgh
Nicola sits down with legend of stage and screen Ian McKellen for an extended chat
7/29/2022 • 27 minutes, 26 seconds
The Art of the Burns Supper
Artist David Mach talks about his new artwork inspired by Burns Suppers around the world.
1/21/2022 • 16 minutes, 32 seconds
Dougray Scott and Joanna Vanderham on their roles in Irvine Welsh's new TV series Crime
Two of the stars of the new series from Irvine Welsh talk to Janice Forsyth.
11/16/2021 • 13 minutes, 33 seconds