The Afternoon Show Podcast: Recent Episodes

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Luisa Omielan chats to Michelle McManus about new show God Is A Woman.

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The acclaimed author talks about the National Theatre production of his bestselling book.

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Edinburgh based writer Angie Spoto tells Janice about her debut novel, The Grief Nurse.

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Nicola chats to the cast from the touring production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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Janice hears about a new album made by members of Fife-based dementia support group STAND

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The team behind the fast paced TV and radio sketch show, 'Absolutely' chat to Janice.

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Michelle hears about a new show that celebrates grandfathers and their grandsons

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National Theatre of Scotland on their adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's 'Kidnapped'

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Glasgow's Poet Laureate on his trilogy of books inspired by the Scottish landscape

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DJ Robbie Tolson on the social enterprise which saw him placed on Forbes 30 under 30 list

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Comedian Karen Dunbar discusses her mission to teach a group of Glasgow grannies to rap.

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Donna Ashworth's books I Wish I Knew, Love, Loss and Life are available now

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The photographer discusses his work on Harry Potter, The Shining and Withnail & I.

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Scottish actor Emun Elliott tells Nicola about his role as DI Tony Brightwell in The Gold

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TV critic Scott Bryan tells Michelle why the hit series is not to be missed

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Poor Things aims to challenge the stubborn perception of art a middle class pursuit.

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The Scottish actor talks about his role in the new series about a family of gangsters.

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Jude Coward Nicoll who stars as the boy in "The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse"

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Roxane Gay is an American writer, professor, editor, and social commentator.

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Filmmaker Muta'Ali and writer Stuart Cosgrove talk about the new documentary

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We hear about Luther - The Fallen Sun, the film adaptation of the TV crime series

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Em Strang talks about her book Quinn, and Callum McSorley discusses Squeaky Clean.

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Writer and director Adura Onashile chats to Janice about her debut feature film, 'Girl'.

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Youngest ever Booker-winner Eleanor Catton chats about new eco thriller Birnham Wood

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News of a concert at Edinburgh's Usher Hall commemorating a year of war in Ukraine

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Photographer Colin Gray on his exhibition 'Caught Between'

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Poet Simon Lamb tells Michelle about his new collection A Passing On of Shells

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Performer Jimi Love talks about recreating the magic of live Prince gigs

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95-year-old artist Thomas McGoran on his exhibition

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Filmmaker Kevin Woods' film 'Winter 282' is part of Fort William Mountain Film Festival

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Actors Jessica Ransom & Diane Keen talk about their roles in Laura Wade's hit comedy play

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Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes is out now.

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Singer and Ex Strictly Come Dancing finalist Fleur East chats music and dance.

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Journalist and curator Alasdair Soussi talks about the Aberdeenshire artist and his work.

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Janice chats to Shetland pianist Amy Laurenson who picked up this year's Award.

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Hamish Hawk talks to us from a green room in a Manchester venue ahead of his gig tonight.

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Celebrity hairdresser Jonathan Andrew on interviewing famous clients for his new podcast.

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The Bluebells new single Gone Tomorrow is out now.

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The Blur drummer talks about his new solo project.

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Academy Award winning documentarian Laura Poitras discusses her latest Oscar and BAFTA nominated documentary,

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Shrinking is on Apple TV+ from 27th Jan

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The former Bros frontman and Strictly star plays live in The Afternoon Show studio.

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Nicola talks to writer Monica Heisey about her debut novel Really Good, Actually.

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The Last of Us is a new tv series based on the action-adventure survival horror game.

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The acclaimed poet and musician talks about his memoir Toy Fights: A Boyhood.

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Singer songwriter James Yorkston and The Cardigans' Nina Persson on their new album.

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Cate Blanchett plays a fictional fearsome orchestra conductor of a major German orchestra

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Photographer Alex Boyd on his ten year project The Point of The Deliverance.

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Comedian Josie Long tells Janice about her Re-Enchantment tour

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Joanna Scanlan on learning Welsh for her role in Channel 4 drama, The Light In The Hall

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Joanna Scanlan on her role and learning Welsh for Channel 4 drama, The Light in the Hall

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A Man Called Otto is in cinemas now starring Mariana Treviño as Otto's friendly neighbour

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The actor talks to Michelle McManus about his latest series of walks around Scotland.

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Jordan Young aka PC Jack McLaren tells Michelle about the new series of Scot Squad

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Edith Bowman chats to Paul English about presenting BBC One's Hogmanay 2022.

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We hear from the writer and director of a new drama set in the Harris Tweed industry.

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Singer-songwriter and musician, Jona Lewie on his huge Christmas hit, 'Stop The Cavalry'.

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The former Pussycat Doll talks about the role originally made famous by Whitney Houston.

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Mike Watson was ABBA's regular bass player in the 70s and 80s.

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From My Fair Lady, actors Adam Woodyatt, Heather Jackson and soprano Lesley Garrett

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Poet Claire Askew talks to Nicola Meighan about her collection How To Burn A Woman

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Singer, presenter and actor Michael Ball discusses his latest projects.

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Michelle speaks to Alison Millar about her documentary on journalist Lyra McKee

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The actors talk about their roles in the BBC adaptation of Andrew O'Hagan's novel.

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs panto opens at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh on 17th Dec.

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Janice talks to Strictly Come Dancing choreographer Jason Gilkinson

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Chris Reilly tells Michelle about his role as Bernie Mullucks in Call The Midwife

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The actresses talk to Janice Forsyth about Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything

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The new album Christmas with Aled and Russell is out now.

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Writer, musician and broadcaster Carrie Marshall on her new memoir, CARRIE KILLS A MAN.

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Crime writer Tony Black on finding a new lease of creative life as a visual artist

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The co-hosts of the new podcast series Quines Cast talk to Michelle McManus

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Junior Eurovision takes place in Armenia on 11th December

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Michelle McManus discusses the National Theatre of Scotland programme launch with Jackie Wylie & Gary McNair's new play Dear Billy about Billy Connolly

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Actress Julie Hesmondhalgh on her book, a candid and empowering A-Z of being an actor

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The Fair Botanists by Sara Sheridan has been named Waterstones Scottish Book of the Year.

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Aberdeen based writer and director Hassan Nazer on his latest film 'Winners'.

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Author Rachel Joyce chats about her latest novel 'Maureen Fry and the Angel of the North'

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Nicola Meighan and stars of The Commitments the Musical - Nigel Pivaro and Ian McIntosh

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Shehan Karunatilaka tells Michelle about his 2nd novel The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida.

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She tells Michelle about trying not to laugh on set, and why she's nothing like Beth

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Heather Parry tells Janice about novel Orpheus Builds a Girl & Book Week Scotland event

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He talks to Michelle about finding laughter in grief

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We hear about 'With Love to Ukraine' a concert taking place at Eden Court in Inverness

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Lesley Joseph and Sandra Marvin talk to Janice Forsyth about Sister Act the Musical

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Her new illustrated adaptation of Under Milk Wood which is published this month.

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He won the Glastonbury Emerging Talent competition earlier this year

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Inspired by Strictly Come Dancing, Kiaz Trepte explains the work of a Costume Designer

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Michelle McManus discusses about Over 50's theatre group production Don't Stop Me Now

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Hugh Bonneville is best known for his roles in Downton Abbey, Paddington and W1A

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Broadcaster and author Damian Barr on the new series of The Big Scottish Book Club

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Tom Daley is an Olympic gold medallist, national treasure and LGBTQ icon.

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Gabby Logan on her memoir, The First Half, a story about family, love and loss

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John Higgs talks to Nicola about his book Love & Let Die about The Beatles and James Bond

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Isobel McArthur on her bold reimagining of Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice

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The singer-songwriter talks about what it's been like finding her voice again

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Screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns on her film, 'The Good Nurse'

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Edinburgh International Festival Artistic Director Nicola Benedetti joins Janice Forsyth

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Helen O'Hara was a member and violinist of Dexys Midnight Runners from 1982 to 1987

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His memoir Beyond the Wand talks about lasting friendships and growing up as Draco Malfoy

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Janice Forsyth in conversation with Ru Paul's Drag Race Finalist Dundee's Ellie Diamond

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We look back at the much loved film, Local Hero, 40 years after it was filmed.

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Janice hears from Lashana Lynch and Sheila Atim, two of the stars of The Woman King.

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The Book of Mormon musical stars Robert Colvin and Conner Peirson join Janice Forsyth

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Janice hears how opening up has brought him closer to his fans

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Author Ruth Jones on her novel, Love Untold, a story of four generations of women

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Author Ruth Jones on her novel, Love Untold, a story of four generations of women

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James Robertson tells Nicola about translating Julia Donaldson's Stick Man into Scots.

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James Robertson tells Nicola about translating Julia Donaldson's Stick Man into Scots.

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Author James Robertson speaking on our live in Dundee show

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Author James Robertson speaking on our live in Dundee show

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Janice chats to Douglas McIntyre about the oral history of Scottish music from 1977-1984

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Janice chats to Douglas McIntyre about the oral history of Scottish music from 1977-1984

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Actress Lauren Lyle on her role in ITV drama, 'Karen Pirie'

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Actress Lauren Lyle on her role in ITV drama, 'Karen Pirie'

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Billy Idol is back with new music.

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Billy Idol is back with new music.

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Nobel Prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk speaks to Nicola Meighan about his new novel

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Nobel Prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk speaks to Nicola Meighan about his new novel

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Opera singer, Sir Bryn Terfel chats about his latest touring show, 'Songs and Arias'

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Opera singer, Sir Bryn Terfel chats about his latest touring show, 'Songs and Arias'

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Greg James and Chris Smith are on the show to talk about their new kids book SUPER GHOST!

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Greg James and Chris Smith are on the show to talk about their new kids book SUPER GHOST!

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Dame Jacqueline Wilson tells Nicola Meighan about her children's book The Fairy Project

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Dame Jacqueline Wilson tells Nicola Meighan about her children's book The Fairy Project

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Lewis Capaldi talks to Nicola Meighan about his latest single Forget Me

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Lewis Capaldi talks to Nicola Meighan about his latest single Forget Me

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Michelle McManus and Robbie Williams chat about his album XXV

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Michelle McManus and Robbie Williams chat about his album XXV

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Toyah Willcox returns to music

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Toyah Willcox returns to music

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The comedian and actor tells Nicola about returning to her DJing roots

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The comedian and actor tells Nicola about returning to her DJing roots

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We review the Amazon Prime prequel to The Lord of the Rings : The Rings of Power

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The Steamie is a classic Scottish play which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year.

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Craig and Charlie Reid tell Janice about their new album, due out in a couple of weeks.

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Legendary Scottish actor & author Alan Cumming on taking his latest piece on tour.

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Gabriel Byrne joins Nicola Meighan to talk about taking to the Edinburgh stage and more.

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Irvine Welsh discusses his new novel The Long Knives which is published today

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Grant talks to synthpop pioneer, Heaven 17's Martyn Ware, about his memoir.

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Henry Naylor talks to Janice about his play 'Afghanistan Is Not Funny"

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Fringe comedians Sara Barron and Sindhu Vee are in conversation with Nicola Meighan

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Paul English nabs an exclusive extended interview with the singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini

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Booker Prize winning author Damon Galgut talks to Janice Forsyth about his career so far

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David Farrell chats to award winning comedian and impressionist Jess Robinson.

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Kathy and Stella are hapless true crime podcast hosts in this hilarious new musical

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American comedian Janeane Garofalo on her Edinburgh Fringe Show, Pardon My Tangent

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The monthly audiobook group with comedian and writer Jamie MacDonald and special guests.

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The acclaimed poet talks to Janice Forsyth about his new collection, The Arctic.

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Richard Demarco and Marco Federici chat to Janice about "Rico: The Richard Demarco Story"

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Nicola sits down with legend of stage and screen Ian McKellen for an extended chat

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Steve Nallon's debut novel 'The Time That Never Was' is out now on Luath Press

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Grant talks to Esme Young ahead of her appearance at Fringe by the Sea

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Authors Jenny Colgan and Christopher Brookmyre chat about their island-set books

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Comedian Kevin Brannigan on the creation of his comedy character Big Angie

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Jason Byrne on his two new Fringe shows; Unblocked and The Paddy Lama - Shed Talks

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Altered Images Clare Grogan tells Zara Janjua about their new single Glitter Ball.

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Creative Director Kristy Matheson talks us through the programme.

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Writer and Gaelic language advocate Marcas Mac an Tuairneir discusses his new album.

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Nicola hears about a new musical based on the songs of Runrig, about to open in Inverness

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Janice chats to author of over 150 books for children, Elizabeth Laird

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The chart-topping singer talks to The Afternoon Show live after performing a live set.

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Childrens' authors Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet

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Grant talks to PP Arnold about working with Tina Turner and swinging London

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Janice hears about a new comedy pilot for BBC Scotland

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The UK's new Children's Laureate, Joseph Coelho on inspiring young people to write.

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Alan Carr on his solo show 'Regional Trinket'

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Brand new Proclaimers single The World That Was is out now.

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Grant hears about the latest episode of Slow Radio - a day in the life of Honey the Dog

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Paul Laird talks to Janice Forsyth about his new book The Birth and Impact of Britpop

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Janice chats to singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan, plus Baroness Floella Benjamin

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Murder Before Evensong by Rev Richard Coles is out now.

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The winner of the Great British Sewing Bee tells Nicola about her book, Serena Sews.

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Musician Nina Nesbitt talks about her latest single and forthcoming album.

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Actor Steve Carell talks to Janice Forsyth about new movie Minions: The Rise of Gru

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Baz Luhrmann's film Elvis, the biographical musical drama, is in cinemas this week.

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Donna Ashworth whose inspirational poetry posted online became a huge internet success.

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Grant Stott talks to the hosts of BBC Scotland's new makeover series.

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Jason Donovan tells Grant Stott about Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

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Glasgow based band Lola in Slacks chat about their Barrowland gig and Moon Moth album.

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Elaine C Smith tells Janice about her 'Chattin' Up' show.

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Billy Sloan joins Nicola Meighan to discuss David Bowie's iconic alter ego.

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Colin McCredie and Katie Mitchell tell Grant Stott about new play Oh When the Saints

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The Flying Scot, Sir Jackie Stewart talks about his life and career.

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Janice talks to Scottish DJ Denis Sulta

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The Scottish writer on her book which centres on a woman who hasn't left home in years.

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Lesley-Ann Jones tells Nicola about book The Stone Age: 60 years of the Rolling Stones

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Theatre by Joe Stilgoe is out now.

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Grant talks to the singer and saxophonist about music, dogs, and Barry Manilow.

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Hear from the two presenters of a documentary about Scottish UFO sightings in the 1990s

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Curator Martin Craig tells Janice about the John Byrne exhibition at the Kelvingrove

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Jarvis Cocker is the founder and frontman of Pulp. His book Good Pop, Bad Pop is out now.

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Musician Dave Stewart talks to Grant Stott about his new musical project Ebony McQueen.

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Ardal O'Hanlon on his latest novel Brouhaha

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Sara Sheridan and Zoe Johnstone discuss the Edinburgh Women's Mural at Central Library

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To mark the BBC centenary year BBC Four are screening era defining, game changing dramas.

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Nicola hears about the 2022 Summer season in Pitlochry.

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The ABC frontman talks to Grant Stott

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Chris Tarrant and fashion icon Zandra Rhodes celebrate 50 years of fame with Grant Stott

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Adriana Trigiani tells Grant about her novel The Good Left Undone, film-making and more

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Inspired during lockdown we hear how a community newsletter has become an art exhibition

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Janey Godley talks to Janice about writing her first novel, Nothing Left Unsaid.

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Rachelle Atalla speaks about her debut novel The Pharmacist

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Caroline Frost on her book Carry On Regardless an updated story of the Carry On franchise

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Singer Jake Bugg on creating music for a football documentary and returning to gigs.

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Entertainment reporter David Farrell gives a rundown of the TV BAFTAs

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Brian May talks about his album 'Another World'

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Singer Emeli Sande tells Grant Stott about songwriting, classical music and her new album

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Marc Almond talk talks about the duo's collaboration with The Pet Shop Boys.

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Gus Unger-Hamilton from Alt-J tells Janice Forsyth about the band's new album 'Dream'.

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Kerry Ellis, Denis Lawson and Simon Callow on the iconic musical 'Anything Goes'

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Writer Nick Duerden talks about what happens to pop stars when the spotlight moves on.

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Faye Tozer of Steps tells Janice Forsyth about playing Lina Lamont in Singin' in the Rain

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Plus the writer and director of the play Rose, and the actress who plays her on stage.

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A modern debut set in Dublin, about female friendship and our obsession with being online

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Playwright Kim Millar and actor Karen Dunbar talk about their play Mr Moonlight.

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Will Young talks talks to Grant about his new book ‘Be Yourself and Happier’.

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Booker Prize-winning author Douglas Stuart joins for a special extended interview.

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Simon Amstell talks about getting older, travelling to the jungle, and directing films.

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Nicola Meighan talks to the director - and the actors who play Jesus and Mary.

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Delia Ephron who co-wrote 'You've Got Mail' on her memoir, 'Left on Tenth'.

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Vashti Bunyan on being a 60s pop singer and her lost 1970 album Just Another Diamond Day.

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Dame Penelope Wilton tells Janice about her new film, based on a plot to fool Hitler.

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Author Catherine Simpson on her memoir of cancer and treatment.

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Visual artist Katie Paterson tells Nicola Meighan about her new exhibition Requiem

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Orphans the Musical with Cora Bissett, Robert Florence & Amy Conachan with Janice Forsyth

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The Likely Dads is back for a second series on Radio 4 and BBC Sounds from 7th April

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Eddi Reader on 40 years of live performance and the story of her football-playing granny

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Groove Armada chat to Janice Forsyth about their final tour after 25 years together

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Steve Coogan chats about 30 years of Alan Partridge and new show Stratagem.

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Artist Kate Downie on her version of Joan Eardley's unfinished painting Two Children.

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Writer Helen Mort on her memoir of mountaineering and motherhood, A Line Above the Sky.

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Oti Mabuse discusses her show I Am Here which charts her journey into professional dance.

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Artist Michael Pendry on his art installation of thousands of origami doves.

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National Librarian Amina Shah talks to Grant about the new permanent display.

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Alex Kapranos and Bob Hardy talk about their latest album Hits to the Head

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James McAvoy stars in this radical, theatrical reinvention of Cyrano de Bergerac.

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Samuel T Herring and Will Cashion talk to Nicola Meighan about Future Islands' UK tour

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The writer and producer of the award-winning animation talk to Nicola Meighan.

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One of the most popular thriller writers around today Harlan Coben on his new novel.

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Artist Derek Robertson on his exhibition inspired by refugee camps around the world.

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President Zelensky's comedy Servant of the People is discussed in light of current events

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Writer Tim Whitnall and cast members Jon Culshaw and Erin Armstrong talk to Grant Stott.

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Author Clare Hunter talks about her book which tells Mary's story through her textiles.

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The Dodge Brothers are performing live in Bo'Ness and Edinburgh this month.

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Grant Stott previews Season 6 of Outlander with members of the cast.

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McLeod talks about his film which is inspired by the true case of an infamous imposter.

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Jamaican writer Marlon James drops in for a chat during a rare visit to the UK.

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Writer Cal Flyn talks about her book 'Islands of Abandonment

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Grant Stott talks to the founder member of Tears for Fears about the band's new album.

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Josh Widdicombe talks to Grant Stott about his comedy tour, book, podcast and more

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British Film Director Joe Wright chats to Janice about his new film Cyrano.

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A young filmmaker talks about creating his debut film on a shoestring budget.

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Tyne Daly talks about her role in two new films which are released this weekend.

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Director of Peaky Blinders David Caffrey tells Grant Stott about new drama The Fear Index

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Olivier award winning actor Matthew Kelly talks about his role as 'Sir' in The Dresser

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Hamish Stuart, of Average White Band fame, tells Grant about new single Soul Deep

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The story of a woman who recently started a new life on the Shetland island of Yell.

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Betty Boo has a new single out now with an album coming later in the year.

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Janice Forsyth talks to poet Hannah Lowe about her award-winning collection The Kids.

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Kirsty Logan on her audiobook The Sound at the End which was recorded with a full cast.

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The singer tells Nicola Meighan about new single Anyone For You.

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As a new biography is published,, we look back at the career of the Scottish rock band..

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Kiri Pritchard-McLean tells Grant Stott about her comedy tour, podcasts and more

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Artistic Director Jackie Wylie and Associate Cora Bissett on NTS 2022

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Janice talks to sketch comedian and social media star Paul Black

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Artist David Mach talks about his new artwork inspired by Burns Suppers around the world.

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Brent Wilson tells Grant Stott about his documentary Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road

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Kenneth Branagh chats to Grant Stott about his new film Belfast which is out this week.

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Writer Tony Schumacher on creating new BBC One series The Responder

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The award-winning author on his new crime thriller, set in Glasgow in the mid-1970s.

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Grant Stott is in conversation with Harry & Jack Williams, the writers behind The Tourist

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Duncan MacKinnon: Scottish music impresario exhibition with Nicola Meighan and guests

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She's a modern day Agatha Christie, Janice Hallett, discusses new book The Twyford Code.

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Director Francis Whately tells Grant about BBC2 documentary series Andy Warhol's America

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Photographer Chris Leslie on his 25 year project chronicling the former Yugoslavia.

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Two of the stars of the new series from Irvine Welsh talk to Janice Forsyth.