The Culture Swally

Episode 102 - Rebus - Black & Blue (2000)

With the BBC recently releasing a new series, based on the character DI John Rebus, created by prolific Scottish author, Sir Ian Rankin, I thought we would go all the way back to 2000, to look at the first attempt to transfer the character to television and look at the first ever Rebus episode called Black and Blue. DI Rebus, played by John Hannah investigates when a number of women are killed with the same modus operandi as that used by 'The Preacher', a prolific serial killer active in Edinburgh during the 1980s. But is a copycat killer at large, or has 'The Preacher' returned to finish what he started?
In the news we go back to yesteryear to look at some forgotten Scottish sweeties, we meet the fastest man ever to wear a kilt, have a stern warning for Scotland fans attending Euro 2024 in Germany and The Patron Saint of The Swally nearly gets into a wee bit of bother at the airport.
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Episode 101 - Gregory's Two Girls (1999)

We’re going back to 1999 on the latest episode of The Swally, as we look at the slightly problematic sequel to the beloved Gregory’s Girl - Gregory’s Two Girls. Eighteen years later, Gregory, now a 35-year-old English teacher in his former secondary school, has fantasies about a 16-year-old student. He then gets involved with students in a plot to overthrow a businessman they suspect of trading in torture equipment.
In the news we get upset in Marks and Spencer when the bags they have on offer don’t meet our requirements, join a woman in a back garden hot-tub, meet three people who have new tattoo’s and play a round of Master Baker.
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Episode 100 - Gregory's Girl - The ReSwally (1981)

It’s our 100th episode! To celebrate we are returning to one of our favourite films of all time, Gregory’s Girl. We previously covered this film in episode two of the podcast, but thought it was the perfect opportunity to have a ReSwally and visit it once again.
Directed by Bill Forsyth and starring John Gordon Sinclair, Dee Hepburn and Claire Grogan, the film tells the tale of Gregory, who is a normal teen, infatuated with a classmate who joins the school football team.
In the news we stay in a sexy Airbnb, hear about a couple having an argument on a plane, meet a couple of cows who just want to say hello and discuss XL Gullies taking over Aberdeen.
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Episode 99 - The Party's Just Beginning (2018)

The Party's Just Beginning follows a young woman, Liusaidh, from Inverness, who is dealing with the suicide of her best friend. Liusaidh tries to cope by binging on alcohol, sex and late-night junk food, while visions of her friend’s dying image plague her waking life. 
Released in 2018, this is Karen Gillan's debut feature as writer and director and also stars Lee Pace, Matthew Beard, Paul Higgins and Siobhan Redmond.
In the news we discover the perils of driving home after a football match, meet a Hearts fan who has turned his house into a shrine, discuss Taylor Swift’s favourite Scottish band, meet a man who used planks of wood to evade the police and we have a fry up with Lionel Ritchie.
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Episode 98 - Unleashed / Danny The Dog (2005)

We are Unleashed on The Swally this week as we look at the 2005 film of the same name, also called Danny The Dog in certain countries. Starring Jet Li, Morgan Freeman and Bob Hoskins (yes, really) the films tells the tale of a man enslaved by the mob since childhood and raised into behaving like a human attack dog who escapes his captors and attempts to start a new life.
In the news we attend an auction to buy a piece of Scottish art, take a forklift truck for a joyride round the harbour of Aberdeen, get an update on the famous Glasgow Wonka experience and meet a Stormtrooper who had some problems with his blaster.
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Episode 97 - Super Gran (1985)

Hang About! Look Out! It’s Super Gran! Airing on ITV from 1985-1987 and spanning 27 episodes in total Super Gran tells the story of an elderly grandmother, Granny Smith, who acquires superpowers when she is accidentally hit by a magic ray created by Inventor Black. Under the guise of 'Super Gran', she protects the residents of the fictional town of Chiselton from villains such as Scunner Campbell and his gang. Super Gran featured a host of guest stars each episode including Geoff Capes, Lulu, Barbra Windsor and Billy Connolly!
You can find all episodes of Super Gran on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvGp9pxrA5U
In the news we meet Police Scotland’s Hate Monster, take a trip round Edinburgh on our beer bike, play around with William Wallace’s sword and discuss adults who are Harry Potter daft. We also discuss the first every Swally Rammy!
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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.
So join us for a Swally, on The Culture Swally!
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