The Culture Swally

Episode 31 - The Wee Man (2013)

It’s all about Michelle McManus and a bag of cheese on The Swally this week. In fact we mention a host of Scottish reality TV stars including Darius, The MacDonald Brothers and David Sneddon. We also discuss Billy Connolly Lego and the finer arts of dogging.
After all that we look at the 2013 Scottish gangster film The Wee Man. Starring Martin Compston, Patrick Bergin and John Hannah, it tells the tale of notorious Glasgow enforcer Paul Ferris and his rise through the ranks.
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Episode 30 - The Legend of Barney Thomson (2015)

We’ve had a short back and sides on The Swally this week as we discuss the 2015 film ‘The Legend of Barney Thomson’. Starring Robert Carlyle in his directorial debut and based on the 1999 book ‘The Long Midnight of Barney Thomson’ by author Douglas Lindsay.
 
Also starring Emma Thompson and Ray Winstone, set in Glasgow, the film centres around 50-year-old Barney Thomson, who works at Henderson's Barbers in Bridgeton and lives a life of desperate mediocrity. Barney's uninteresting life is turned upside down when he enters the grotesque and comically absurd world of a serial killer after accidentally killing his boss Wullie.
 
We also discuss the untold pleasures of a pint of Tennent’s Lager, food tattoos, find the Scottish version of Flipper, hear about an interesting Pot Noodle alibi and ponder a VHS revival.
 
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Episode 29 - The Angels Share (2012)

It’s time for a proper dram on The Swally this week as we discuss the 2012 Ken Loach film ‘The Angels’ Share’.
 
Written by Paul Laverty and starring Paul Brannigan, John Henshaw and Roger Allam, the film follows dad to be Robbie, after he narrowly avoids jail, he vows to turn over a new leaf. A visit to a whisky distillery inspires him and his mates to seek a way out of their hopeless lives.
 
We also find out about one father’s disappointment on his trip to Loch Ness, a porn star banned from The Louden Tavern, discuss a wedding with a goat as the only guest and ponder a Dairy powered DeLorean in Dalkeith.
 
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Episode 28 - Bob Servant (2013)

We are visiting Broughty Ferry this week on The Culture Swally and have election fever as we follow Independent candidate, Bob Servant. The brainchild of Neil Forsyth and starring Brian Cox and Jonathan Watson, the show tells the story of Cheeseburger Mogul and general ‘skirt’ legend Bob who decides to run in the upcoming by-election as an Independent Candidate.
 
We also discuss smuggling items past international customs, try and find a home for a 10 foot unicorn, locate a missing mascot and find out about an English tourist locked in a toilet.
 
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Episode 27 - Filth (2013)

We've dusted off our best Frank Sidebottom impressions this week on The Swally as we look at the 2013 film, Filth. Based on the novel by Irvine Welsh and directed by Aberdeen fan John S. Baird, Filth tells the story of Bruce Robertson. A corrupt, junkie cop with bipolar disorder attempting to manipulate his way through a promotion in order to win back his wife and daughter while also fighting his own inner demons.
Starring James McAvoy, Jamie Bell, Eddie Marsan and Imogen Poots, same rules apply in this episode. 
We also get an update on the Shang-A-Lang story, hear about a topless grandad, how to order drugs to your rented holiday home, meet a very sweary nurse and discover what happens when your viagra kicks in too early. 
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Episode 26 - The Wicker Man (1973)

This week on The Swally we investigate the disappearance of Rowan Morrison as we join Sergeant Neil Howie as he scours Summerisle looking for the missing girl in 1973’s ‘The Wicker Man’.
We also hear about a nasty insect bite in a private place, get a shouty email from the police, find out how much a gold bar is worth and find out the best food to buy when apologising to your significant other.
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Episode 25 - Braveheart (1995)

Welcome to the 25th episode of The Culture Swally! We thought we would bring you something special for this one!
 
Join us for a Swally as we look at the 1995 blockbuster film Braveheart, directed by and starring Mel Gibson as William Wallace, the iconic freedom fighter from Scotland. This film had a massive impact on Scotland as a whole and we take a deep dive into what makes it so special.
 
We also have a quick look at pesky seagulls in Elgin and investigate a gnome-napping in Edinburgh!
 
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Episode 24 - Euro 2020 Special - A Shot At Glory (2002)

It’s The Culture Swally Euro 2020 Special! After 23 years of hurt, Scotland are back on the big stage!
Rather than a look at the news, we delve into some of Scotland’s best football songs, including Del Amitri, John Gordon Sinclair, Andy Cameron and The Scotland Squad.
We also look at what would happen if Rangers legend Ally McCoist assumed the role of a Celtic legend in a movie starring Academy Award winner Robert Duvall and Batman. A Shot At Glory.
Released in 2002, the film tells the story of scrappy lower-league Scottish football club Kilnockie and their Cinderella run in the Scottish Cup. We discuss accents, how good the football is and Ally McCoist in a sex scene!
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