Behind the Scenes
Pauline McLean finds out what makes some of our leading cultural figures tick including writer Louise Welsh, arranger Herb Alpert, composer James MacMillan and animator Nick Park.
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Louise Welsh in the Book Café
The Book Café’s Clare English enjoyed the opportunity to visit this living, breathing crime author in her own home to see where and how she writes her award-winning books.
Duration: 16:30
Karine Polwart in Thank You for the Music
Presenter Janice Forsyth chats with the award-winning folk singer who performs a selection of her songs for a live audience.
Duration: 52:38
Ian Hamilton Findlay
Edi Stark in conversation with the late poet and artist.
Duration: 26:09
James MacMillan
A fascinating fly on the wall documentary during the composing of the opera Ines de Castro.
Duration: 49:16
Waxing Lyrical about Joni Mitchell
Presenter Davie Scott and guests analyse the lyrics of the Canadian singer songwriter.
Duration: 26:24
Peter Mullen
Edi Stark in conversation with the leading Scottish actor and director
Duration: 26:24
The Lewis Chessmen
The Radio Café’s Clare English visits the National Museum of Scotland to learn about the historical figures.
Duration: 21:31
Herb Alpert
Richard Niles and guests celebrate the arranging skills of the trumpet legend.
Duration: 25:49
Nick Park
Pat Kane meets the animating genius behind Wallace and Grommit.
Duration: 48:15
Ashley Page
Edi Stark meets the Artistic Director of Scottish Ballet.
Duration: 27:12
Broadcasts
- Fri 2 Apr 2010 00:30±«Óãtv Radio Scotland Extra
- Fri 12 Nov 2010 00:30±«Óãtv Radio Scotland
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