Rory Bremner on 40 years of Spitting Image, and remembering Burt Bacharach
A celebration of Spitting Image with those behind it, and the songs of Burt Bacharach.
It's been a year since the passing of songwriting legend Burt Bacharach. Nicola chats to Horse McDonald, who opened for Burt when he played in Scotland in the 90s. Horse and a stellar line up of Scottish talent – including Blue Rose Code and Karine Polwart – are teaming up for a special series of concerts across the country.
Lesley McDowell’s book Clairemont is a bold new retelling of the story of Lord Byron and the Shelleys, from the perspective of Claire Claremont – a fascinating woman that history tried to forget. She shares what she learned about the woman behind it all.
The latest Single of the Week comes from vocalist and songwriter Silvi - she is catching up with Nicola.
It's 40 years to the day since the satirical TV comedy Spitting Image first aired. Two of the voices from those different incarnations of the show - impressionists Rory Bremner and Jess Robinson, take a trip down memory lane.
Film critics Amber WIlkinson and Eddie Harrison review the profanity-filled Wicked Little Letters - a comedy based on a fascinating true story, starring Olivia Coleman and Jessie Buckley.
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Music Played
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Dionne Warwick
Do You Know the Way to San Jose
- The Love Songs Of Burt Bacharach.
- Polygram Tv.
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The Psychedelic Furs
Pretty In Pink
- The No.1 Movies Album (Various Artist.
- Polygram Tv.
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Tanita Tikaram
Good Tradition
- The Best Of Tanita Tikaram.
- East West Records.
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The Killers
Mr Brightside
- Hot Fuss.
- Lizard King.
- 2.
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Ultravox
Dancing With Tears in My Eyes
- Greatest Hits Of The 80's (Various).
- Disky.
- 12.
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Seal
Crazy
- The Hit Pack (Various Artists).
- CBS.
- 4.
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Deacon Blue
Your Swaying Arms
- Our Town- Deacon Blue (Greatest Hits).
- Columbia.
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CeCe Peniston
Finally
- Ce Ce Peniston - 20th Century Masters.
- A&M.
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Queen
I Want It All
- Queen - Greatest Hits II.
- Parlophone.
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The Cars
Drive
- The Greatest Love (Various Artists).
- Telstar.
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Gladys Knight
Licence To Kill
- Gladys Knight & The Pips - Singles Al.
- Pro-Tv.
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Olivia Rodrigo
vampire
- GUTS.
- Polydor.
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Babybird
You're Gorgeous
- This Year's Love.
- Global Television.
Broadcast
- Mon 26 Feb 2024 13:30³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio Scotland