The Culture Swally

Episode 61 - That Sinking Feeling (1979)

It’s time for another National Treasure on The Swally this week as we look at the 1979 film from Bill Forsyth, ‘That Sinking Feeling’. Following hapless Ronnie, played by Robert Buchanan and his friends including Billy Greenless, John Gordon Sinclair and John Hughes as out of work and out of luck pals. Fed up of their hopeless lives, they decide to pull of the heist of the century.
In the news we meet a genuine wrestler who tries out his special moves on would be attackers, hear about a Dunfermline fan who just couldn’t control himself any longer, hear about and x-rated takeaway and meet a grandmother who really should know better.
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Episode 60 - Stonemouth (2015)

We’re off to Stonemouth on this episode of the Swally as we look at the 2015 adaptation of the Iain Banks novel…Stonemouth! Starring Christian Cooke, Charlotte Spencer, Chris Fulton and Peter Mullen, it tells the tale of Stewart Gilmour, who returns to his childhood home and tries to discover the truth behind his best friend's death.
In the news this week we meet Austin, a Malaysian student and Celtic’s newest fan, we hear about a road-sign that keeps getting pinched, we hear about a woman with a very strange phobia and we meet a gentleman who was very unhappy about his Halloween decorations.
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Episode 59 - The Book Group (Series Two) (2003)

This week we have the pleasure to be invited back to join Clare, Kenny, Rab, Janice, Fist, Dirka and Lachlan as we look at the second series of The Book Group. Originally airing in 2003, the series catches up with our favourite members of the group and finds out just what they have been up to since we last met them. Plus we get to meet some new members of the group. 
 
We take a wee break from tradition this week as we take some time to look back at the career of Robbie Coltrane, who sadly passed away recently. But don’t worry, we cover some key news stories too as we delve into the history of a Scottish crisp company and meet a Scot’s mum who was ‘All Shook Up' when having her chicken nuggets. 
 
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Episode 58 - White Settlers (2014)

We are continuing our Swally Spooktacular as we celebrate the month of October. On this episode we look at 2014’s White Settlers. Starring Pollyanna Macintosh and Lee Williams, as a couple who find their new home in Scotland is not quite as hospitable as they would have hoped. The film as also known as The Blood Lands for some of our overseas listeners. 
 
In the news we hear about a brazen thief who tried to fit something special down his trousers, make a shocking discovery in a river in Leith, discover something very interesting for sale on Facebook marketplace and find out what an Australian thinks of Glasgow. 
 
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Episode 57 - Govan Ghost Story (1989)

It’s October, which means it’s time for the annual Swally Spooktacular! This week we head to Govan as we look at 1989’s Govan Ghost Story. Written by Bryan Elsley and directed by David Hayman it tells the tale of Jock, an out of work ex-shipbuilder. Jock discovers that old memories are awakened in a terrifying and dangerous manner when he encounters a strange little girl in the high rise flat where he lives. 
 
In the news we meet a teacher who had an overflowing box of delights, hear about a pensioner who wants to fight to the death, discover a new wine being released in Scotland and realise that Meatloaf was correct, objects in the rear view mirror, may appear closer than they are. Oh and Ghost Dad! 
 
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Episode 56 - Irvine Welsh’s Crime (Series One) (2021)

We’re back in Edinburgh this week and pounding the streets looking for Mr.Confectioner as we cover the 2021 BritBox exclusive, Crime, by Irvine Welsh. Seen as a prequel to his 2008 novel of the same name, it stars Dougray Scott, Ken Stott, Jamie Sives and Joanna Vanderham and follows DI Ray Lennox investigating the disappearance of an Edinburgh schoolgirl. 
 
In the news we hear about a real life Ratatouille in a popular chicken restaurant, meet a woman who is convinced Mogwai are trying to burn down her house and discover some of the sexual kinks that are most searched for in Scotland. 
 
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Episode 55 - 16 Years of Alcohol (2003)

We look at a more serious item this week on The Swally as we cover the 2003 drama, written and directed by Richard Jobson, ’16 Years of Alcohol’. Starring Kevin McKidd, Laura Fraser, Susan Lynch, Ewen Bremner and Lewis Macleod, the film is based on Jobson’s semi-autobiographical novel of the same name. Telling the tale of Frankie, a Ska loving skinhead as it follows him through his childhood and into adulthood as he battles his demons and addictions. 
 
In the news we hear about a woman who has overcome a crippling addiction to Scotland’s favourite soft drink, meet a man who defended his wife’s honour like in ‘a Hollywood movie’ and hear about a hero police dog...oh and some Space Aliens too. 
 
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Episode 54 - Creation Stories (2021)

Tonight, we are Rock and Roll Stars as we look at 2021’s ‘Creation Stories’ the biopic of Glasgow’s Alan McGee and his journey to creating arguably, the most important record label of the last 40 years. Starring Ewen Bremner, Michael Socha, Richard Jobson and Leo Flannigan the film follows Alan throughout his career, discovering a few bands along the way, including a bunch of Mancunian blokes called ‘Oasis’. 
 
In the news we discuss the latest fashion trend sweeping Glasgow, meet a professional eater who was seconds away from failure, find out about some of the more topical shows from the Edinburgh Fringe and meet a group of ladies who got a little more than The Full Monty. 
 
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