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Pauline McLean introduces a great selection of artistic treats in this Zone. Movies, composers, jazz and cows - it doesn't get much more eclectic than that!

Pauline McLean introduces a great selection of artistic treats in this week's Zone.

Tune in for interviews with Brian Cox and Richard Jobson, great music from composer John Tavener and jazz guitarist Martin Taylor and Evelyn Glennie tells the remarkable story of how a small white cow from the North East town of Turrif became a national heroine!

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Mon 21 Feb 2011 00:30
大象传媒 Radio Scotland

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Chapters

  • Stark Talk 鈥� Val McDermid

    Edi Stark in conversation with the doyenne of Tartan Noir 鈥� crime writer Val McDermid.

    Duration: 27:43

  • The Usual Suspects 鈥� Annie Ross

    Brian Morton meets jazz singer Annie Ross in an archive edition of 1990s arts programme The Usual Suspects.

    Duration: 51:45

  • Songlines 鈥� The Girl from Ipanema

    John Cavanagh explores the origins of the song that for many has become the classic representation of elevator 鈥渕usak鈥�, and reclaims the magic of the original recording.

    Duration: 26:32

  • The Turra Coo

    Percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie tells the remarkable story of the Turra Coo, and speaks to artists hoping to create a public sculpture of this most unlikely heroine.

    Duration: 27:37

  • Take Two 鈥� Brian Cox

    Siobhan Synnot meets actor Brian Cox, who discusses his role models, his health and his work, and reveals his extensive knowledge of the humble potato!

    Duration: 26:21

  • The Usual Suspects 鈥� John Tavener

    Brian Morton chats to composer John Tavener about the influence of the Greek Orthodox Church on his work, and the place of the sacred in a secular culture.

    Duration: 47:55

  • The Book I鈥檝e Yet to Write 鈥� Richard Jobson

    Film maker Richard Jobson is burning to tell Muriel Gray the story of the New Town Killers.

    Duration: 25:50

  • Seconded to Scotland

    Fascinating folk tales from World War II when Woody Guthrie was Seconded to Scotland.

    Duration: 26:15

  • Shelf Lives 鈥� Martin Taylor

    Novelist Chris Dolan takes a revealing rummage tihrough the favourite books of guitarist Martin Taylor.

    Duration: 26:27

  • Musical Genes

    Tom Morton meets Rosanne, daughter of country legend Johnny Cash.

    Duration: 27:48

Broadcasts

  • Fri 31 Oct 2008 00:30
    大象传媒 Radio Scotland Extra
  • Mon 21 Feb 2011 00:30
    大象传媒 Radio Scotland