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The Culture Scene

BBC Radio Scotland

Inspiring stories of creativity from across the vibrant arts scene in Scotland. A weekly podcast hosted by Nicola Meighan and a series of short films.

society & culture

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0:40

Introducing The Arts Mix

The Culture Scene ·

2024/10/14

Every Monday to Thursday join Scots poet Len Pennie and her guests on ‘The Arts Mix’. It’s your front row seat to what’s happening in arts, culture and events across Scotland.

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36:03

Jack Docherty as The Chief, Scottish Opera and...

The Culture Scene ·

2024/08/16

Comedian Jack Docherty as Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson, Scottish Opera's Oedipus Rex and National Theatre of Scotland's June Carter Cash.

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35:47

Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson

The Culture Scene ·

2024/08/09

Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson talk about their comedy alter egos Victor & Barry.

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40:46

Miriam Margolyes and Alan Fletcher

The Culture Scene ·

2024/08/02

Miriam Margoyles talks about her Charles Dickens themed Fringe Show, and Alan Fletcher aka Dr Karl Kennedy talks about the role of Neighbours in people's lives

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39:04

Leo Sayer and Chris Brookmyre

The Culture Scene ·

2024/07/26

Leo Sayer chats his five decade spanning career, and heading out on tour. Plus McIllvaney Prize nominee Chris Brookmyre talks about his new book The Cracked Mirror.

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36:04

Wet Wet Wet’s Graeme Clark and Altered Images' Clare...

The Culture Scene ·

2024/07/19

Wet Wet Wet’s Graeme Clark chats celebrating 30 years of ‘Love Is All Around’, & Altered Images frontwoman Clare Grogan reminisces Rewind Festival and 40 years of the album 'Bite'

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34:42

Blondie's Chris Stein and Harry Potter

The Culture Scene ·

2024/07/12

Blondie's guitarist and co-founder Chris Stein chats about his memoir Under A Rock, including stories of his very first guitar. And Royal Scottish National Orchestra conductor Justin Freer talks about a special Harry Potter performance at Edinburgh Castle.

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33:46

Teri Hatcher and Nina Nesbitt

The Culture Scene ·

2024/07/05

Former Desperate Housewife Teri Hatcher chats about her love of voice acting and the importance of showing mother/child relationships in her new animated series WondLa. Plus Nina Nesbitt chats about supporting Stevie Nicks on tour, and how song writing calms her mind.

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37:08

Rag'n'Bone Man, and Bonnie Bollywood

The Culture Scene ·

2024/06/28

Rag'n'Bone Man chats about his musical roots, Larry Deans admits is lack of celebrity knowledge and Ravi Sagoo explains why Bollywood is obsessed with filming in Scotland

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39:27

Composer Erland Cooper, and Sally Reid on her...

The Culture Scene ·

2024/06/21

Composer Erland Cooper on the music that survived being buried underground & Sally Reid on her award-winning play Shirley Valentine.

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41:02

The cast of Bridgerton and Scots Music Legend B.A...

The Culture Scene ·

2024/06/14

Lorn Macdonald & Harriet Cains aka Bridgerton's Albion Finch & Philipa Featherington chat the new series, and music legend B.A Robertson on his work in Music, Film, & Football.

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40:44

Elaine C Smith & Adam Garcia on tour, and A Play, A...

The Culture Scene ·

2024/06/07

Elaine C Smith is one of the first women to take on the role of the Chid Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang the stage show. Plus a retelling of the epic Greek tragedy Medea.

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38:08

Comedian Iain Stirling and Mel Gaynor, former drummer...

The Culture Scene ·

2024/05/31

Comedian Iain Stirling chats his new tour Relevant, Love Island, podcasts, & coming home to Scotland. Renowned drummer Mel Gaynor tells all about his new music after Simple Minds.

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36:50

Status Quo's Francis Rossi and Horse McDonald

The Culture Scene ·

2024/05/24

Singer / songwriter Horse McDonald talks about her musical influences. Francis Rossi, lead singer and founder of Status Quo talks about the band's enduring appeal.

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41:02

Sir Ian Rankin and the cast of Rebus, and BAFTA...

The Culture Scene ·

2024/05/17

The BBC's new Rebus series lands on BBC iPlayer and telly so creator of the iconic Edinburgh detective Ian Rankin tells all about it, along with award-winning playwright and screenwriter Gregory Burke who has re-imagined the novels for screen, and the stars of the show – Outlander’s Richard Rankin and Line of Duty’s Lucie Shorthouse.Made In England- The Films of Powell and Pressburger. Emeric Pressburger’s grandsons Oscar-winning filmmaker Kevin Macdonald (High & Low: John Galliano, The Last

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41:55

The stage adaptation of Damian Barr's Maggie and Me &...

The Culture Scene ·

2024/05/10

Damian Barr on the stage adaptation of his memoir Maggie & Me, plus 80s pop & Eurovision Royalty - Katrina Leskanich chats new music and that Eurovision victory.

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38:33

Award winning Jazz Artist Fergus McCreadie on his new...

The Culture Scene ·

2024/05/03

Award Winning Jazz Artist Fergus McCreadie chats his new album and his upcoming tour. BBC Crime Drama Granite Harbour returns to our screens, star Hannah Donaldon tells all.

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36:56

Comedian Jack Docherty on his new show, country star...

The Culture Scene ·

2024/04/26

Comedian Jack Docherty, country star Lainey Wilson and broadcaster Susan Morrison

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44:08

Netflix's Baby Reindeer star & creator Richard Gadd,...

The Culture Scene ·

2024/04/19

Netflix's Baby Reindeer star & creator Richard Gadd chats the show and its sucess.Texas' Sharlene Spiteri returns to the Pod to chat the new album The Muscle Shoals Sessions. And Grant Stott is back with some tales from the biggest Record Fair in the world.

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44:00

Trainspotting's Shirley Henderson & Ewan McGregor...

The Culture Scene ·

2024/04/12

Shirley Henderson chats her latest film and what inspired her career, Ewan McGregor on The Gentleman of Moscow, plus Broadcaster Gayle Anderson is in the studio.

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