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Mhairi Black, Gordon Buchanan, EMEL, Cal MacAninch, Michael Pedersen, L脡DA

Stuart Maconie hears from politician turned comedian Mhairi Black, wildlife film-maker Gordon Buchanan, actor Cal MacAninch and poet Michael Pedersen.

Natural history presenter and cameraman Gordon Buchanan鈥檚 new book In The Hide is a look back at some of his greatest adventures across the world, from Mumbai to Mongolia.

In 2015 Mhairi Black became the youngest MP elected to the House of Commons since the 1800s. After stepping down at the 2024 General Election, she turned her mind to her tell-all comedy show Politics Isn鈥檛 For Me which took last year鈥檚 Fringe by storm. She's now taking it on tour.

Cal MacAninch is well known for roles in Downton Abbey, Mr Selfridge, Vigil and Wild At Heart amongst much else. He plays Banquo in a production of Macbeth that has wowed audiences at the Donmar Warehouse and the West End and can be seen in cinemas in February.

Edinburgh鈥檚 Makar Michael Pedersen writes about friendship, grief and pretending to be a cat. The newest addition to his expanding body of works is his debut novel, Muckle Flugga.

Tunisian singer-songwriter EMEL has performed across the world, and rose to fame with her protest song Kelmti Horra which became an anthem for revolution. She performs from her latest album is MRA.

Irish-Scottish contemporary folk duo L脡DA share a new track ahead of their debut album launch later this year.

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