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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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鈥檙e 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鈥檚 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 成人快手 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, 成人快手 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 Sand茅 and King Creosote, and Sir Ian Rankin on Streetreads.
Fri 17 Nov 2023
New music from Emeli Sand茅 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.
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Poet and playwright Liz Lochhead and actor Ashley Jensen
Fri 3 Nov 2023
Two Scottish leading lights - poet and playwright Liz Lochhead and actor Ashley Jensen.
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The 2023 Scottish Album of the Year Award
Fri 27 Oct 2023
The Culture Scene Podcast brings you highlights from the 2023 SAY Awards.
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Glasgow Tron Theatre's Outgoing Artistic Director, Andy Arnold, and Cat Dunn on Crafted Selves.
Fri 20 Oct 2023
Glasgow Tron Theatre's Artistic Director, Andy Arnold, and Cat Dunn on Crafted Selves.
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Jack Jester, Paisley Chimes Project, and The Royal National M貌d
Fri 13 Oct 2023
Scottish wrestler Jack Jester, The Paisley Chimes Project, and The Royal National M貌d
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The reopening of The National Galleries in Edinburgh and Boiling Point's Gary Lamont
Fri 6 Oct 2023
The reopening of The National Galleries in Edinburgh and Boiling Point's Gary Lamont
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Nicola Meighan in coversation with Billy Sloan, and CHVRCHES' Lauren Mayberry on going solo
Fri 29 Sep 2023
Nicola Meighan in conversation with Billy Sloan, & CHVRCHES' Lauren Mayberry on going solo
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Gary Clark & John Carney, A Cat Called Dom, Dougray Scott, and The McIlvanney Prize Winners
Fri 22 Sep 2023
Gary Clark & John Carney, A Cat Called Dom, Dougray Scott, and The McIlvanney Prize
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Nicola Meighan at the Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival
Fri 15 Sep 2023
Nicola Meighan takes you behind the scenes at Bloody Scotland Crime Writing Festival.
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The cast of Still Game reunite, Karen Dunbar on tour, and Mark Sharp & The Bicycle Thieves on the chart topping album debut
Fri 8 Sep 2023
Cast of Still Game reunite, Karen Dunbar on tour, and Mark Sharp & The Bicycle Thieves
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Deacon Blue, Francis MacDonald, Emeli Sand茅
Fri 1 Sep 2023
Nicola Meighan chats to Deacon Blue, Francis MacDonald, and Emeli Sand茅
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Gregory's Girl Restoration Special
Fri 25 Aug 2023
Gregory's Girl team Bill Forsyth, John Gordon Sinclair, Clare Grogan, and Alex Norton
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Nicola Benedetti, writer and actor Duncan Campbell, Gail Porter, and The Bay City Rollers
Fri 18 Aug 2023
Nicola Benedetti, writer and actor Duncan Campbell, Gail Porter, plus Bay City Rollers
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Nicola Meighan brings you theatre and comedy from the heart of the Edinburgh Festival.
Fri 11 Aug 2023
Nicola Meighan brings you theatre and comedy from the heart of the Edinburgh Festival.
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Kirsty Logan, Alan Bissett, and Grant Hutchison
Fri 4 Aug 2023
Kirsty Logan's memoir and Grant Hutchison on the book of his late brother Scott's art.
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Sir Grayson Perry, Christian Noelle Charles, and the Alasdair Taylor Retrospective
Fri 28 Jul 2023
Visual arts with Sir Grayson Perry and Christian Noelle Charles.
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Filmmaker Etienne Kubwabo, Braw Clan theatre, Mark Cousins, and The Vintage Explosion
Fri 21 Jul 2023
Filmmaker Etienne Kubwabo, Braw Clan theatre, Mark Cousins, and The Vintage Explosion.
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Elizabeth Newman's adaptation of The Secret Garden, Poet Michael Pederson, and Artist Lex McFadyen
Fri 14 Jul 2023
Pitlochry's production of The Secret Garden, Poet Michael Pederson, & Artist Lex McFadyen
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Nati Dreddd, Barbara Rae, Nathan Evans and Thrown
Fri 7 Jul 2023
Artist Barbara Rae, Fife singer Nati Dreddd, and National Theatre of Scotland play Thrown
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The Little Black Dress Exhibition, Mull Historical Society, Sir Ian Rankin, and Eddi Reader
Fri 30 Jun 2023
The Little Black Dress Exhibit & Mull Historical Society on his collaborative new album.
