Afternoons The Arts Mix Episodes Episode guide
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Andrew O'Hagan's new book On Friendship, A Home for Hamish and the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival.
Len Pennie is in conversation with Andrew O'Hagan, discussing his new book On Friendship.
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The Terminator composer Brad Fiedel, and Arlington by Shotput dance theatre company
Brad Fiedel, composer of the distinctive score for the sci-fi action film The Terminator
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Len chats to Nicola Benedetti about her latest album and finds out about the Festival of Community Cinema
Len Pennie chats to Nicola Benedetti about her new album and tour.
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John McKie on Prince; The Sex Pistols Art Director Jamie Reid 'Eternal Ecstasy' exhibition in Aberdeen; Hen Hoose Collective.
Former Smash Hits editor John McKie talks about his new book, Prince: A Sign o' the Times.
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Bookshop Day, I Swear with Maxine Peake, Rob Aramayo and Kirk Jones, and A Play, a Pie and a Pint.
Maxine Peake, Kirk Jones and Rob Aramayo talk to Catrina Rose about new film I Swear.
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Ben Elton
Writer and comedian Ben Elton discusses his brand new autobiography, What Have I Done?
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The Seagull, The Royal National Mod
Len hears about the new production of The Seagull at the Royal Lyceum theatre in Edinburgh
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Jilly Cooper tribute with Jenny Colgan and Jenny Niven; singer-songwriter ili's new single, Step into the Dark.
Scottish singer-songwriter ili talks about her single for the revamped Winx Club series.
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Authors Graeme Macrae Burnet and Joseph Coelho, The List magazine at 40
Booker Prize-shortlisted author Graeme Macrae Burnet discusses his new novella, Benbecula.
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01/10/2025
The Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival, and musicians Emma Pollock and Warren McIntrye.
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The Glass Menagerie, Common Tongue and The Cumnock Tryst Festival
Dundee Rep's new production of the Tennessee Williams classic play The Glass Menagerie.
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Rory Bremner, Night Waking at An Tobar and Mull theatre, and The Pieces of Us with author Claire Alexander.
Len Pennie talks to Rory Bremner about his Making an Impression tour and much more.
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25/09/2025
Len Pennie on what's happening in the arts and culture scene across Scotland.
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Julia Donaldson on new book Paper Chase, memoir Unschooled and new play Oran
Acclaimed children's author Julia Donaldson talks about her new picture book Paper Chase.
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Frank Turner, Mat O'Shanter and Hercules the Bear
Punk-folk singer-songwriter Frank Turner on his upcoming Scottish gigs.
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The inaugural Hilary Mantel Prize for Fiction with Maggie O'Farrell; Kerry Fox & Amy Liptrot at Tiree's Sea Change Film Festival
Len Pennie is joined by Maggie O'Farrell to discuss the launch of the Hilary Mantel Prize.
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Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury on reuniting after more than 30 years.
Len Pennie is in conversation with Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury.
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Documentary The Golden Spurtle, and new plays The Needle Room and Black Hole Sign.
Len talks to the director of new documentary The Golden Spurtle.
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Susie Dent, and Scottish Ballet's Mary Queen of Scots.
Lexicographer and Countdown鈥檚 Dictionary Corner's Susie Dent chats about her new book.
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David Ireland on Coldwater, Bloody Scotland winners and exclusive first play of Lou Mclean's new single.
David Ireland talks about his new TV series, Coldwater, starring Andrew Lincoln.
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Nikita Gill, Natalie Haynes, and The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Len Pennie with writers Nikita Gill and Natalie Haynes, and stage director Lizzi Gee.
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The Talented Mr Ripley stage adaptation, actor Sam Riley and Consider the Consequences
Actor Ed McVey and director Mark Leipacher on stage adaptation of The Talented Mr Ripley.
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The Citizens Theatre Re-Opening Special
Deacon Blue frontman Ricky Ross, playwright Frances Poet and theatre critic Mark Fisher
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Mick Herron and Ian Rankin on Slough House, Rebus and Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival
Len Pennie is in conversation with Mick Herron and Ian Rankin.
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AF Steadman, Perth 125 Live! and Blas Festival in the Highlands
Len Pennie in conversation with AF Steadman about her final novel in the Skandar series.
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The Roses and Mary, Queen of Rock
Director Jay Roach and screenwriter Tony McNamara discuss new film The Roses.
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A Toast Fae the Lassies, The Sounds and Songs of Auld Lang Syne
Len hears about a new play about the three women who meant the most to Robert Burns.
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Scots Opera Project and Heir of the Cursed posthumous album release.
David Douglas of the Scots Opera Project tells Len Pennie about their new productions.
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Hollywood writer and Director Chris Columbus joins Len Pennie, and Damian Barr is live on the show.
Len Pennie talks to Chris Columbus about directing The Thursday Murder Club.
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