Italian Scots
Daniela Nardini introduces a Conversation Zone featuring some of Scotland's most celebrated Italian Scots, including Armando Iannucci, Paolo Nutini and Nicola Benedetti.
Actress Daniela Nardini introduces a Conversation Zone Special featuring some of Scotland's most celebrated Italian Scots. Amongst the featured conversations and interviews are one to ones with artists Eduardo Paolozzi and Richard Demarco, musicians Paolo Nutini and Nicola Benedetti as well as chats with chef Mary Contini and the king of satire Armando Iannucci.
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Comedy Heroes – Armando Iannucci
Paul English guides us through the journey of the Italian Glasgwegian who became the leading light in British satire.
Duration: 24:06
Kennedy In Conversation
Charles Kennedy meets the famous sculptor Sir Eduardo Paolozzi and looks back over his life in art.
Duration: 28:51
Janice Forsyth – Mary Contini
Janice in conversation with Mary Contini, whose family brought with them from Italy to Scotland, a gourmet flavour of the homeland.
Duration: 07:20
Odyssey – Italiani in Scozzia
Billy Kay follows the remarkable life stories of some of Scotland’s Italian immigrants who found a home from home in the north western corner of Europe.
Duration: 42:18
Paolo’s Year
Jakki Brambles and Paolo Nutini, on the incredible year for him that was 2009.
Duration: 54:47
Sweet Inspiration – Tom Conti
Tom Conti is possibly best known for his roles in Reuben Reuben and Shirley Valentine. Brian Morton looks back at an acting career spanning over 50 years.
Duration: 40:10
A Life In Question – Nicola Benedetti
Nicola Benedetti discusses with Colin McKay her parents’ humble beginnings, her unabated successful career, her love of music and how she got her hands on a 300 year old Stradivarius.
Duration: 49:50
The Arts Show – Richard Demarco
Zevi Watmough accompanies Demarco around some of the spots of his beloved East Lothian, visiting the places that inspire him artistically.
Duration: 42:53
Armando Iannucci: The Radio Scotland Years
In a programme presented by Dave Batchelor, Armando Iannucci recalls his first radio fumblings at Radio Scotland, and how it helped shape him into the talent that eventually gave us “Alan Partridge”.
Duration: 28:02
Broadcasts
- Thu 11 Mar 2010 00:30±«Óătv Radio Scotland Extra
- Thu 18 Mar 2010 00:30±«Óătv Radio Scotland Extra
- Thu 7 Apr 2011 00:30±«Óătv Radio Scotland
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