The Culture Scene Podcast
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.
Episodes to download
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Comedian Iain Stirling and Mel Gaynor, former drummer of Simple Minds.
Yesterday
Comedian Iain Stirling on his tour Relevant & Mel Gaynor on Music after Simple Minds.
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Status Quo's Francis Rossi and Horse McDonald
Last Friday
Status Quo's Francis Rossi talks about his enduring relationship with his fans
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Sir Ian Rankin and the cast of Rebus, and BAFTA film-makers Kevin & Andrew Macdonald on the films of Powell and Pressburger
Fri 17 May 2024
Sir Ian Rankin on the TV reimagining of Rebus, plus the films of Powell and Pressburger.
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The stage adaptation of Damian Barr's Maggie and Me & Katrina from Katrina and the Waves on Eurovision and new music
Fri 10 May 2024
The stage adaptation of Maggie & Me, plus 80s pop & Eurovision Royalty Katrina Leskanich
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Award winning Jazz Artist Fergus McCreadie on his new album and Hannah Donaldson from BBC Crime Drama Granite Harbour
Fri 3 May 2024
Jazz Artist Fergus McCreadie on new album & Hannah Donaldson from BBC's Granite Harbour
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Comedian Jack Docherty on his new show, country star Lainey Wilson, and podcaster & broadcaster Susan Morrison is in studio
Fri 26 Apr 2024
Comedian Jack Docherty, country star Lainey Wilson and broadcaster Susan Morrison
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Netflix's Baby Reindeer star & creator Richard Gadd, plus Texas' Sharlene Spiteri returns to the Pod to chat the new album.
Fri 19 Apr 2024
Baby Reindeer star & creator Richard Gadd, plus Texas' Sharlene Spiteri on the new album.
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Trainspotting's Shirley Henderson & Ewan McGregor chat their latest projects, plus Broadcaster Gayle Anderson is in the studio.
Fri 12 Apr 2024
Shirley Henderson & Ewan McGregor, plus Broadcaster and Podcast Producer Gayle Anderson.
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Grant Stott is back for a blether, with chats from Rick Astley & comedians Janey Godley and Susie McCabe
Fri 5 Apr 2024
Grant Stott is back, pluschats from Rick Astley & comedians Janey Godley and Susie McCabe
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Hollywood superstar Russell Crowe and Fairground Attraction
Fri 29 Mar 2024
Russell Crowe on his history-making Scottish ancestors. Plus Eddi Reader and Mark Nevin.
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Lulu on celebrating 60 years in Music. Midge Ure on his biggest hits, and Grant Stott pops in for a cuppa
Fri 22 Mar 2024
Lulu celebrating 60 years in Music and Midge Ure on his biggest hits
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Alice Loxton & Flora Carr, Gerard Burns, and Graeme Thomson on John Martyn
Fri 15 Mar 2024
Authors Alice Loxton & Flora Carr, Gerard Burns, and Graeme Thomson on John Martyn
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Kevin Macdonald on his latest documentary, Tony Curran on Mary & George, and the art of Louise Bourgeois
Fri 8 Mar 2024
Filmmaker Kevin Macdonald, Tony Curran on Mary & George, and the art of Louise Bourgeois.
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Elaine C Smith plus Duncan James and Simon Webbe from Blue
Fri 1 Mar 2024
Elaine C Smith on her brand new show and the boys from Blue on their Greatest Hits tour
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Crime Author Louise Welsh, Scottish Director Andrew Cumming on his new film, and David Greig's latest play Two Sisters.
Fri 23 Feb 2024
Louise Welsh, Scottish Director Andrew Cumming, & David Greig's latest play Two Sisters.
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Lorraine Kelly, Blythe Duff and Stuart Mitchell
Fri 16 Feb 2024
Lorraine Kelly, Blythe Duff on her new play & Stuart Mitchell on his Radio 4 show
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Sally Magnusson, Emun Elliot and James McArdle
Fri 9 Feb 2024
Sally Magnusson, Emun Elliot and James McArdle on Sexy Beast, plus comedian Connor Burns
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40 years of Hue & Cry, New Music from Kathryn Williams & Withered Hand, and Composer Lorne Balfe on new film Argylle
Fri 2 Feb 2024
40 years of Hue & Cry, Kathryn Williams & Withered Hand, Composer Lorne Balfe on Argylle
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The Eduardo Paolozzi & Andy Warhol exhibitions, live at Celtic Connections, and the launch of the 20th Glasgow Film Festival
Fri 26 Jan 2024
Eduardo Paolozzi & Andy Warhol exhibitions,Celtic Connections, and Glasgow Film Festival
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Barbara Dickson and Anna Meredith
Fri 19 Jan 2024
Nicola chats to music legend, Barbara Dickson and composer Anna Meredith.
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Poor Things Special with screenwriter Tony McNamara, Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, and Ramy Youssef
Fri 12 Jan 2024
A deep dive of Director Yorgos Lanthimos' adaptation of Alasdair Gray's Poor Things.
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Peter Capaldi, Big Country, Iain De Caestecker. and Scottish Music in 2024
Fri 5 Jan 2024
Peter Capaldi, Big Country, Iain De Caestecker. and Scottish Music in 2024
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Neil Forsyth, Greg Hemphill & Robert Florence, Clare Grogan, and Marti Pellow
Fri 29 Dec 2023
This week, we’re seeing off 2023, and looking ahead to a bright new year.
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Ncuti Gatwa and Jim Kerr of Simple Minds
Fri 22 Dec 2023
Ncuti Gatwa on Doctor Who, Barbie and Scotland, plus Jim Kerr of Simple Minds.
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A Christmas Show Special, and a sneak preview of Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa
Fri 15 Dec 2023
Some of the country’s must see Christmas shows and a preview of Doctor Who's Ncuti Gatwa.
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Val McDermid, Jerry Burns on the Girl in the Wings Exhibtion, Lucy Worsley on her new show, and Hoolie in the Hydro
Fri 8 Dec 2023
Val McDermid, Jerry Burns, Lucy Worsley on her new show, and Hoolie in the Hydro
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A tribute to John Byrne, plus BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician, Leslie Hills on her new book, and R1's Big Experience
Fri 1 Dec 2023
A tribute to John Byrne, BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician, and Leslie Hills.
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Adura Onashile on her Debut Feature Girl, BAFTA Scotland winner Shirley Henderson, Composer Craig Armstrong, and Doctor Who
Fri 24 Nov 2023
Filmmaker Adura Onashile, Shirley Henderson, Composer Craig Armstrong, and Doctor Who.
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New music from Emeli Sandé and King Creosote, and Sir Ian Rankin on Streetreads.
Fri 17 Nov 2023
New music from Emeli Sandé and King Creosote, and Sir Ian Rankin on Streetreads.
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Alan Cumming on ageing and Cher songwriter Paul Barry
Fri 10 Nov 2023
Alan Cumming on his new show about ageing and songwriter Paul Barry on writing for Cher.
