The Culture Swally

Episode 75 - The Acid House (1998)

We’ve covered a few Irvine Welsh adaptations on the Swally and on this episode we delve into the film adaptation of his 1994 book, The Acid House. Covering just three of the 22 short stories featured in the book; The Granton Star Cause, A Soft Touch and the story which the book takes it’s name from, The Acid House. Starring Ewen Bremner, Kevin McKidd, Michelle Gomez, Stephen McCole, Maurice Roeves and a whole host of other Scottish Swally Stalwarts, the film was directed by Paul McGuigan and was released in 1998 to somewhat lacklustre reviews.
In the news we hear about a advert that has been banned from Glasgow’s subways, meet a woman who has a very nosy neighbour, celebrate a contract extension at Raith Rovers and Nicky details his perfect pub. Oh and a quick round of the Purple Tin game!
We also have a chat with our fabulous new sponsor, Gary Kemp from Doric Skateboards! Gary and Nicky discuss the background of the brand and delve into the choice of items from a late night bakery!
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Episode 74 - The Field of Blood (Series One) (2011)

We’re heading back to 1982 on The Swally this week as we look at the first series of the wonderful Scottish crime drama The Field of Blood. With an all star cast including Jayd Johnson, Ford Kieran, Matt Costello, David Morrissey, Peter Capaldi and our favourite Stephen McCole, this is an adaptation of the novel by Denise Mina. It tells the tale of young reporter Paddy Meehan, who investigates the kidnapping of a young boy in Glasgow and spots similarities to a previous case.
In the news we meet Glasgow’s newest street performer and his new assistant, hear about a good old fashioned drugs bust, but with a startling discovery and we ask AI to tell us the ten best things about Aberdeen, with some strange results. 
We also have a fabulous new sponsor! Doric Skateboards!
Doric Skateboards is a skateboard brand created in Aberdeen, that aims to encourage people to get on a board whether they are old, young, good, bad or in the middle. Doric’s main focus is to explore the people and culture of Aberdeen and the North East and to create designs that reflect life in that area.
Visit Doric at https://www.doricskateboards.com/ or on instagram and use the code ‘SWALLY’ to save 15% off your order!
 
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Episode 73 - The Advocates (Series One) (1991)

We’re getting all legal on The Swally this week as we look at the first series of The Advocates from 1991. A Scottish legal drama, broadcast on ITV, starring Ewan Stewart and Isla Blair. When a young prostitute is murdered by a deadly drug overdose, only Doctor Joe Sangster, who has been treating her at the local health clinic, suspects foul play. In the growing climate of fear over drugs and Aids in the city, his clinic faces closure due to a local campaign. Sangster turns to Greg McDowell for help, and the young lawyer sees the chance to make a name for himself.
In the news we meet a GP who was unable to give blood for a bizarre reason, find out which iconic fashion brand has issued a ban on a Scottish street, find out how people in Aberdeen will be travelling in the future and discover which Scottish band are banned from the coronation of the new King.
Oh and we debut our new game ‘Guess The Celebri-Super-T’ also known as ‘The Purple Tin Game’
The Advocates is available to watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOt3nlf9Myw
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Episode 72 - Stone of Destiny (2008)

We’re heading off to Westminster Abbey this week on The Swally to get our bloody stone back as we look at the 2008 film, Stone of Destiny. Based on real life events and starring Charlie Cox, Kate Mara, Stephen McCole, Peter Mullan and Robert Carlyle, it tells the tale of a group of Scottish nationalists who liberate the Stone of Scone and take it back to Scotland…where it belongs!
You can watch Stone of Destiny on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzcjUTXvmbg
In the news we meet Scotland’s biggest cinema fan, hear about a Morrisons shopper horrified at what she saw when picking up her bits, visit a sexy sawmill, discuss the merits of owning a meat cleaver and play a new game…which may offend some people.
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Episode 71 - God Help The Girl (2014)

It’s a musical interlude on The Swally this week as we tune up our guitars and tinkle the ivories and look at the 2014 film, God Help The Girl. Written and directed by Belle and Sebastian frontman Stuart Murdoch the film tells the tale of Eve, who begins writing songs as a way to sort through some emotional problems, then she meets James and Cassie, two musicians each at crossroads of their own. The film stars Emily Browning, Olly Alexander and Hannah Murray and is filled with plenty of wonderful songs from Mr Murdoch.
In the news this episode we have a good old natter about National Treasure Lorraine Kelly, discover how people are smuggling pyro into football grounds, and go in depth into UFO’s and Aliens in Scotland!
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Episode 70 - Beautiful Creatures (2000)

Your favourite fortnightly beautiful creatures are discussing some more beautiful creatures, in more ways than one on this episode of The Culture Swally.
In the news we meet a man who has some exotic beautiful creatures he likes to take care of and then we meet a man who has some more sensible beautiful creatures he likes to pamper and make special meals for. We also discuss fights in chip shops and debate what are the 80’s go to classics for Scottish celebrities when dancing with politicians.
After all that we discuss the 2000 film Beautiful Creatures, starring Rachel Weisz, Susan Lynch and Swally favourite Alex Norton! The film follows two women thrown together by their boyfriends' violence and includes blackmail, murder, betrayal, revenge and a suitcase loaded with cash!
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Episode 69 - The Elephants’ Graveyard (1976)

Greg and Nicky are chilling their wine in the burn and eating their sandwiches from the same Mother’s Pride bag as they delve into the Peter McDougall and John Mackenzie classic The Elephants’ Graveyard. Starring John Morrison and Billy Connolly, it tells the tale of Bunny who spends his day hiding in the woods, too frightened to tell his wife he's not really going to work and is actually unemployed. While there he meets Jody, a man with a frighteningly similar outlook on life.
You can watch The Elephants’ Graveyard on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TifOt6j24iI
In the news we meet a French couple wearing inappropriate clothing, have a Loch Ness Monster update, hear about a washing line thief who needed to dress up Raquel or Bianca and bring you the latest news from The Titanic!
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Episode 68 - Lord of Tears (2013)

We’re getting spooky this February as we delve into the 2013 film Lord of Tears also known as The Owlman overseas. The low budget Scottish horror film, directed by Lawrie Brewster, tells the tale of James, a school teacher, plagued by recurring nightmares of a mysterious entity, as he travels to his childhood home because he suspects a link to a dark incident in his past. And it’s available for free on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qy4Us8iItc8
In the news we scare Greg even more with a tale of a haunted doll, visit a garden centre with a very addictive dish, hear about a WWF wrestler who is a massive Scottish football fan and have a fist fight at a Frankie Valli concert.
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