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Gregor Fisher, Maureen Beattie, Gary Clark, Raymond Meade, Liz Lochhead and the 大象传媒 Poet in Residence

Liz Lochhead has exciting news for poets in Scotland, plus singer-songwriter Gary Clark talks about music platforms, and Rick Buckler talks about his book about life in the Jam.

Douglas Maxwell's Yer Granny is an adaptation of Argentinian play La Nona by Roberto Cossa, about a centenarian Granny eating her family out of house and home. Two of its stars Gregor Fisher and Maureen Beattie talk about the comedy play.

Liz Lochhead has very exciting news for poets in Scotland.

Janice talks about the development of platforms for new music with special guest - musician, singer and songwriter Gary Clark, and musician Raymond Meade, who performs a live acoustic song from his new album Whydolise.

Janice announces her Single of the Week, featuring her pick of new music releases.

Rick Buckler talks about his autobiography That's Entertainment: My Life in The Jam, detailing his life as drummer in the band.

TV critic Paul Whitelaw talks about television shows coming up this week, and reviews the BAFTAs.

We hear cultural highlights from arts-lovers around Scotland. This week Caroline Adam, the General Manager from Eastgate Theatre, tells us what's going on around Peebles, and Chief Executive of An Lanntair, Elly Fletcher, tells us what's going on in Stornoway.

Listeners give their Vinyl Verdict, as they choose between two records for Janice to put the needle on at the end of the show.

1 hour, 55 minutes

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Chapters

  • Yer Granny

    We hear about the new National Theater Of Scotland production

  • New Music In Scotland

    Gary Clark joins Janice for a chat about Scottish music

  • Poet In Residence

    Liz Lockhead joins Janice to launch the new Poet in Residence

  • Paul Whitelaw on TV

    aul Whitelaw talks about television shows coming up this week, and reviews the BAFTAs.

  • Rick Buckler

    Jam star Rick Buckler joins Janice to discuss his new Autobiography

Raymond Meade

Raymond Meade
Raymond Meade performed live on today's show.

Broadcast

  • Mon 11 May 2015 14:05

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