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Sir Ian Rankin, Michelle McManus, Kim Carnie, Shane Todd, Len Pennie, Luke La Volpe

Clive Anderson and Michelle McManus chat to Sir Ian Rankin, comedian Shane Todd, and poet Len Pennie. With music from Kim Carnie and Luke La Volpe.

Sir Ian Rankin’s much-loved detective Rebus has had a big year, with a fresh ´óÏó´«Ã½ TV adaptation in the summer, and now a return to the stage. Clive Anderson hears about new play Rebus: A Game Called Malice which was written by Sir Ian and Simon Reade, it's touring the UK.

Michelle McManus chats to poet and women’s rights advocate Len Pennie who rose to fame on social media during the pandemic when she shared her Scots words of the day. Her first book Poyums is a collection of funny and fiercely feminist poems.

Northern Irish comedian, actor and podcaster Shane Todd has a loyal fanbase as the host of the Tea with Me podcast and with sell out shows across the world, including opening for the likes of Kevin Hart. He’s currently embarking on his eleventh solo show – Full House.

With music from musician and singer Kim Carnie, whose newest project is documentary Kim Carnie Out Loud which explores her experience of hiding a six year same-sex relationship. She meets other LGBTQ+ folk and creates songs around their stories.

Plus Bathgate singer and Scottish Music Awards Breakthrough-winner Luke La Volpe.

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42 minutes

Broadcasts

  • Sat 7 Sep 2024 18:15
  • Thu 12 Sep 2024 21:00

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