The Culture Swally

Episode 121 - The Nightmare Man (1981)

We are getting some Sci-Fi action this week on the podcast as we join Patron Saint of The Culture Swally, James Cosmo, Maurice Roëves, Celia Imrie, Tom Watson and Reg Hollis from The Bill on an isolated Scottish island. The population of the island is gripped by fear following a series of savage murders and the discovery of a strange craft on the local beach.
In the news we take a wrong turn when running a 10k, get our karaoke on when we visit our local Kwik-Fit, discuss the best Scottish Films and TV shows to learn about Scotland and pay a visit to the not so hardest boozers in Glasgow.
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Episode 120 - Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself (2002)

It’s a semi serious one this week as we look at the 2002 Danish and Scottish collaborated film, Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself. Starring Jamie Sives, Adrian Rawlins, Shirley Henderson and Mads Mikkelsen, this gentle, romantic drama is a must watch. The chronically suicidal Wilbur, and his good-hearted big brother, Harbour, are in their thirties when, their father dies and leaves them with nothing but a worn down second-hand bookshop in Glasgow.
In the news we attend a wrestling school in a chapel, watch a trailer for the sequel to a much beloved Scottish film, fight off neds on electric bikes throwing vegetables and chuckle at the guidelines given to farmers to ensure they are more ‘woke’.
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Episode 119 - Dear Green Place (Series One) (2007)

We’re off to the park on this episode as we look at the first series of the 2007 comedy Dear Green Place. Written by and starring Paul Riley and featuring Ford Keirnan, Dear Green Place follows the parks department in Glasgow and the hijinks that go with it.
In the news we encounter a thief who has stolen some kibble from Tiddles, meet a bunch of kids who stole expensive perfume from Milan airport, discuss some famous Glasgow sayings that force others to twist their knickers and are horrified by a recipe change on Scotch Pies, Haggis and Square Sausages. 
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Episode 118 - Takin' Over the Asylum (1994)

It’s our first proper episode of 2025! Join us as we discuss the 1994 classic, Takin’ Over the Asylum. A six-part BBC Scotland television drama about a radio station in a Glasgow psychiatric hospital. The show follows a double glazing salesman Eddie McKenna (Ken Stott) who re-establishes a radio station at St Jude's, with patients as its presenters and volunteers, notably Campbell (David Tennant) and a supporting cast of Katy Murphy, Angus Macfadyen, Matt Costello, Gavin Mitchell and Elizabeth Spriggs.
In the news we find out what Reverend Richard Coles has been trying to smuggle through customs, discuss Scottish skateboarder Andy Macdonald, find out which saucy romp got Prince William banned from a Scottish video shop and we meet another proud owner of a Gregg’s tattoo.
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Episode 117 - Best of the News 2024 (2024)

It’s our Best of the News 2024 special! Yes, that’s right, Nicky and Greg are being lazy and having an extra week off for the festive season, so have put together a clip show of our favourite news stories from 2024.
Join us as we reminisce about Gordon Ramsay’s Scottish Breakfast Burger, attend a Burns Night in prison, get flashed in a chip shop, battle XL Gullies, stick Kinder Eggs up our bottoms, visit The Burrel Collection, dodge a code brown in Glasgow airport and balm our beards, plus many, many more.
And listen to the end for a very special message from The Patron Saint of The Culture Swally himself!
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Episode 116 - Chewin' The Fat (1999)

It’s Hogmanay! (Well, it will be) so what better way to spend the evening than with Ford and Greg as we look at the classic Scottish sketch show, Chewin’ The Fat. We’ll be catching up with Jack and Victor, The Lighthouse Keepers, The Banter Boys, The Big Man and Ronald Villiers among many others.
In the news we have a look at some Scottish Hogmanay traditions, hear about a Scottish celebrity who hates Hogmanay and try our best to avoid a hefty fine for taking out time over a succulent chicken meal.
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Episode 115 - Rab C. Nesbitt's Seasonal Greet (1988)

It’s Christmas! So what better way to celebrate than with the man himself, Rab C. Nesbitt. First shown on BBC Scotland in 1988, Rab C. Nesbitt’s Seasonal Greet follows the hard drinking Govan resident in his attempts to boycott Christmas and the festive period. But Mary, Gash, Burnie and then Jamsie deliver the ultimate betrayal.
In the news a National Treasure makes a blunder on live television, we hear about a new musical in the works, which gets Nicky and Greg very excited, follow a wheelie bin through Inverness as it contains treasure, reminisce on computers from our childhood and come up with ideas for the best Scottish Christmas films.
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Episode 114 - Shoot For The Sun (1986)

Edinburgh. The 80’s. Heroin. Jimmy Nail. Spot the odd one out! This week on The Swally we are looking the 1986 classic from Peter McDougall, Shoot for the Sun. Starring Jimmy Nail, Brian Cox, Billy McColl and a whole host of Scottish talent. Set in the bleak backdrop of Edinburgh a low level drug dealer strives for making a living and surviving the natural elements of such an environment day to day.
Shoot for the Sun is available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mg6GSrn6pxU
In the news we meet a prankster who’s Pennywise impression didn’t go down well with his audience, hear about an acting legend who is returning to Scotland, find out what one Goggleboxer thinks the best thing about Scotland is and discover what us Scots are best at.
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