The Culture Swally

Episode 96 - The Last King of Scotland (2006)

We’re off to Uganda on the latest episode of The Culture Swally as we look at the 2006 film The Last King of Scotland. Starring James McAvoy and Forrest Whittaker, the film is based on the events of the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's regime as seen by his personal physician during the 1970s.
In the news we visit the famous Wonka Experience in Glasgow, Celebrate a new National Day in Scotland, discover a old Scottish song that has become a hit in Ukraine, find out which beloved character has featured in The Simpsons and discuss the top 10 earning Scottish actors.
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Episode 95 - Mayflies (2022)

Today we are covering the 2022 BBC adaptation of the 2020 Andrew O’Hagan novel, Mayflies. Starring Martin Compston, Tony Curran and Ashley Jensen, Mayflies follows lifelong friends Jimmy and Tully, as they grapple with the news that Tully has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.
In the news we discover the safest place to be in Scotland during a Zombie apocalypse, find out what coastguards listen to on the radio, catch up with Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon on their holidays and hear about a commentary cock up from Michael Stewart. Oh and we also discuss some ideas for new Scottish films.
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Episode 94 - Malevolent (2018)

We’re getting spooky on the latest episode of The Culture Swally as we take a look at the 2018 Netflix film Malevolent. Starring Florence Pugh, Ben Lloyd Hughes, Celia Imrie and our favourite James Cosmo, it follows a group of fake paranormal investigators who suffer the ultimate reality check when confronted by the true horrors that lie hidden within a haunted orphanage.
In the news we hear about a disastrous Burns Supper in prison, chuckle at abuse shouted at a Scottish Conservative, have a laugh at the best Scottish jokes and find out where parcel delivery companies are now leaving parcels.
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Episode 93 - Soft Top Hard Shoulder (1992)

On this episode we are covering the 1992 film written by and starring Peter Capaldi, Soft Top Hard Shoulder. Having failed to make it in London as a comic-book artist, Gavin Bellini (Capaldi) - an Italian-Glaswegian from an ice-cream dynasty - reluctantly yields to his uncle's demands that he return home for his dad's sixtieth birthday party; if he makes it, the uncle played by Richard Wilson, may give him a share of the family fortune. But as he heads north in his worn-out Triumph convertible, Gavin meets countless obstacles. Will Gavin reach the party on time?
In the news we meet man who made an easy £50 in a chip shop by getting his smoked sausage out, discover a new word added to the dictionary, discuss the SNP text message scandal and work out how out pronounce Peter Capaldi’s surname.
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Episode 92 - Tutti Frutti (1987)

It’s the Silver Jubilee tour of the legendary Scottish rock and roll band The Majestics as we look at the absolute classic Tutti Fruitti. Starring Robbie Coltrane, Emma Thompson and Richard Wilson, the six part series follows The Majestics on the eve of their tour, when their lead singer Big Jazza McGlone, is killed in an unfortunate kebab related car accident.
In the news we hear the latest on our favourite inmate in Soughton Prison, discuss Gordon Ramsay’s latest Scottish culinary creation, discover the Scottish link to The Soprano’s and meet a drug dealer who really needs to limit his texting. Oh and we also discuss what Burns Night will be like at the Cosmo household.
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Check out this blog on Tutti Frutti we mention on the episode at Scotswhayhae.com
https://www.scotswhayhae.com/post/a-slight-bruising-of-the-crotch-an-appreciation-of-john-byrne-s-tutti-frutti
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Episode 91 - Best of the News 2023 (2023)

It’s our Best of the News 2023 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 2023.
Join us as we hear about a woman who had her eyebrows blown off, a woman who has a very nosy neighbour and have a sing song with the lads in Saughton Prison. We also meet a man who likes dressing up his sex doll, find out the top holiday destination among Scots and join Michael Gove on the dance-floor for a boogie.
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Episode 90 - Only An Excuse? (1999)

Happy Hogmanay! Yes, it’s our Hogmanay episode on The Culture Swally and we’re covering a Scottish institution. We are looking at the 1999 episode of the wonderful Jonathan Watson show, Only An Excuse? Taking a look at the good and bad of Scottish football with a whole host of characters including; Sir Alex Ferguson, Chick Young, Frank McAvennie, Graeme Souness, Dick Advocaat and Sir Kenny Dalglish.
Only An Excuse? 1999 is available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGNNkGIwY_Q
In the news we discover yet another celebrity that has appeared in a strange place, hear about how Kevin Bridges was involved in a home wrecking, meet a stalker who jumped into a loch and hear about a drunken man who slept on the wrong sofa. Oh and we discuss what happens at James Cosmo’s Hogmanay party. You won’t want to miss that!
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Episode 89 - The Bogie Man (1992)

It’s The Swally Christmas Special! This week we take a look at one of the more bizarre Scottish items set at Christmas as we join Robbie Coltrane in 1992’s The Bogie Man. Following a mental patient who believes he is Humphrey Bogart when he escapes from his institution and sets about solving a case around Glasgow.
The Bogie Man is available on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4iG3XsaN1E
In the news we find out what Neil Lennon has been up to recently, meet a woman from Aberdeen with a large collection of tattoo’s, catch up with our old friend Dazza to find out what Scottish delicacy he has sent into space and hear about a hotel that has banned a popular item this Christmas.
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