Hearing in Colour, a Depressed Pig and a Man Who Collects Bricks
Michelle McManus speaks to 大象传媒 Scottish Symphony conductor Jessica Cottis about her ability to see sound as colour.
大象传媒 Scottish Symphony Orchestra conductor Jessica Cottis believes that her ability to see sound as colour is akin to having a superpower. Jessica explains to Michelle why synaesthesia is such a gift when conducting an orchestra.
Jen Scott tells Michelle what it was like when her best friend became her sister and Michelle hears about Pippa the Pig who was so bereft at losing her companion that a desperate hunt was launched to find her a new friend.
Mark Cranston admits that he doesn't always receive a positive reaction when he reveals he is a collector of bricks! However, he explains to Michelle why so much of Scotland's history is hidden in each block of clay.
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Our Lives with Michelle McManus
Michelle McManus gathers together a host of stories which reflect contemporary Scotland.