Thu, Oct 24, 2024
Michelle McManus serves up interviews with the biggest names in entertainment from across Scotland, plus features and the latest news from the culture and arts scene. Ahead of his headline show at the SEC Hydro, Michelle chats to comedian Paul Black; sharing stories from his glittering career spanning over 50 years and his autobiographical stage show, Robert Lindsay stops by; and dishing the gossip on their new series Stevens and McCarthy, Gayle Telfer Stevens and Louise McCarthy are in the studio. Plus, Michelle shares a round of the SAY award nominees, with shortlisted artist Becky Sikasa in studio performing her track 'Wait Up'. Highlights of must-see events still running for Black History Month in Scotland and more.
Thu, Oct 31, 2024
Michelle McManus serves up interviews with the biggest names in entertainment from across Scotland, plus features and the latest news from the culture and arts scene. Talking about his career and hit show Rivals, Gary Lamont joins Michelle in the studio. Jason Donovan chats to Zara Janjua about touring with the Rocky Horror Show again and his upcoming live tour in 2025. Michelle is also delighted to be joined by actress and comedian Jayde Adams who is speaking about her role in the second series of Alma's Not Normal. Finally award-winning jazz star kitti is in studio performing her track 'Maybe'.
Thu, Nov 7, 2024
Karen Dunbar chats to Michelle ahead of her upcoming tour. Comedian Rhod Gilbert chats about his hit show Growing Pains and his mammoth UK tour. Chart-topping star Rag'n'Bone Man discusses the inspiration behind his latest album and bestselling author Jodi Picoult reveals the backstory behind her latest book, By Any Other Name. Plus Alice Cruikshank joins the 20th anniversary celebrations of theatre institution A Play, A Pie and a Pint and there's a treat from the archives from Banchory-born singer-songwriter Calum Bowie, who was crowned breakthrough act of the year at 2024's Scottish Music Awards.
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Michelle McManus serves up interviews with the biggest names in entertainment from across Scotland, plus music and features from the culture and arts scene. Rick Astley shares stories from his new memoir 'Never, The Autobiography' and singer of The B-52's Kate Pierson chats to Zara Janjua about her latest solo work. Performing an exclusive session in the studio with The Saint Phnx band, Nathan Evans plays his new track, Paper Planes. And looking ahead to the Scottish BAFTAs, Alice Cruickshank meets red carpet host, actor and comedian Sanjeev Kohli to discuss this year's nominations. As part of Children in Need, Shereen Cutkelvin shares the remarkable story of 18-year-old Edinburgh musician Beau, who is part of this year's national choir.
Thu, Nov 21, 2024
Michelle McManus serves up interviews with the biggest names in entertainment from across Scotland, plus music and features from the culture and arts scene. Michelle McManus chats to Gregor Fisher and Greg McHugh about their father-son relationship in their brand new series Only Child. Larry Dean shares stories behind his biggest tour yet, and his podcast series with Stacey Dooley. Songwriting icon Joan Armatrading chats about her new record, How Did This Happen and What Does It Now Mean? Alice Cruikshank chats to winners Ashley Storrie, Hazel Irvine and Safia Oakley-Green backstage at the Scottish BAFTAs. And ahead of this year's BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician of the Year award, 2023 winner Ben Shankland performs his version of Bob Dylan's Make You Feel My Love.
Thu, Nov 28, 2024
Michelle McManus serves up interviews with the biggest names in entertainment from across Scotland, plus music and features from the culture and arts scene. This week, actor and producer Sam Heughan chats about the hugely anticipated return of Outlander. Award-winning stand-up Katherine Ryan shares the inspiration behind her latest tour, Battleaxe. National treasures Torvill and Dean prepare for their farewell shows and Christopher Macarthur-Boyd brings the laughs with his latest work. Promoters Sigi Whittle and Jemima Fasakin share the story of Scotland's most remote nightclub series, 'baile/baile', in Ullapool and Michelle shouts about the best gigs and events on across the country.
Thu, Dec 5, 2024
Michelle McManus serves up interviews with the biggest names in entertainment from across Scotland, plus music and features from the culture and arts scene. Michelle chats to comedian Jason Byrne, Inverness singer-songwriter Katie Gregson-MacLeod, and actor and former Blue Peter star Peter Duncan. Nicola Meighan is joined by Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr. Plus Grant Stott gives behind the scenes access to this year's Cinderella performance at The Festival Theatre in Edinburgh and The Snuts play out with their track Gloria from TRNSMT festival.
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
Michelle McManus serves up interviews with the biggest names in entertainment from across Scotland, plus music and features from the culture and arts scene. This week Michelle gets festive with Midge Ure, who is marking 40 years since the first release of Do They know It's Christmas? Michelle is also joined by Still Game's Jane McCarry and Mark Cox to chat about their panto and latest tour. Nicola Meighan meets the cast of Amazon Prime's supernatural thriller, The Rig, and goes behind the scenes to meet one of the exceptional dancers taking part in Scottish Ballet's Nutcracker production. Plus, Michelle chats to Shetland's Alison O'Donnell and Lewis Howden and performs a very special cover of Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) with her house band.
Thu, Feb 13, 2025
Michelle McManus presents showbiz stories and interviews from across Scotland. Jack Docherty a.k.a. Chief Cameron Miekelson and Carmen Pieracinni drop into the studio to chat about new comedy series The Chief. Hollywood legends Julianne Nicholson and James Marsden give Nicola Meighan all the inside info on new political thriller, Paradise. Showbiz royalty Patti Boulaye reveals all about her role as Bird Woman in the Mary Poppins stage show. Kyle Falconer rounds off the show with stunning new music from his latest album, The One I Love The Most. Plus Michelle shares the best live events and gigs on offer this Valentine's weekend and a behind the scenes peek at Looking For Laughs - a real-life blind date comedy show.
Thu, Feb 20, 2025
Michelle McManus delivers another helping of showbiz news and big-name interviews from across Scotland. Scottish rock royalty KT Tunstall takes a trip down memory lane as she celebrates 20 years since the release of her debut album, Eye to the Telescope. Multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter James Arthur shares the inspiration behind his new album, Pisces. Powerhouse Gladiator Sabre joins Michelle in the studio for a chat. The all-female gang cast of Disney+ drama A Thousand Blows gives Alice Cruikshank some behind-the-scenes gossip. Comedian Zoe Lyons shares some surprising insights into her new stand-up show Werewolf, and Becky Sikasa performs a soulful cover of a Bob Marley classic. Plus, Michelle gives the lowdown on all the best live events and gigs not to be missed across Scotland this weekend.
Thu, Feb 27, 2025
Michelle McManus serves up interviews with the biggest names in entertainment from across Scotland, plus features and the latest news from the culture and arts scene. 80s Spandau Ballet legend Gary Kemp reveals all about his latest solo album. Former SNP MP turned comedian Mhairi Black joins Michelle to talk about her debut comedy show Politics Isn't For Me. Award-winning comedian and hilarious ventriloquist Nina Conti chats about her upcoming tour Whose Face is it Anyway. Renowned Scottish comedian and performer Craig Hill is in the studio to talk about his new show I've Been Sitting on This for a While. Ahead of this year's BBC Introducing Scottish Act of the Year, there is music from last year's winners, Bottle Rockets. Scotland's Superman of Hip Hop, aka Sanjeev Mann, also shares his inspirational story. Plus, Michelle shares her tips on all the 'must see' live events and gigs across Scotland at the weekend.
Thu, Mar 6, 2025
Michelle McManus has all the latest from the entertainment world in Scotland, plus features from the culture and arts scene. Matt Goss from 1980s boy band Bros shares stories from his life in music and the inspiration behind his latest single We Are Not Broken. Alice Cruickshank reports from the Glasgow Film Festival at the world premiere of Tornado, catching up with stars Tim Roth, Takehiro Hira, Koki, and director John Maclean. Edinburgh singer-songwriter Callum Beattie joins Michelle in studio with his manager Dave Rogers to reflect on the announcement of his biggest headline show to date. Multimillion-selling author Jojo Moyes shares insights behind her latest book, We All Live Here. World-renowned authors Chris Brookmyre and Trisha Sakhlecha chat to Alice Cruickshank at the Granite Noir crime writing festival in Aberdeen, explaining why our nation's love of Tartan Noir is so widespread. There is also brand-new music from songwriter and producer Fourth Daughter, plus Michelle's top tips for the weekend.
Thu, Mar 13, 2025
Michelle McManus heads to the wild west this week with all the latest from the entertainment world in Scotland, plus features from the culture and arts scene. Ted Lasso's Nick Mohammed talks to Michelle about putting his alter ego Mr Swallow back on the road, and working with Friends actor David Schwimmer. Scottish actor James McArdle shares the story of his gentle and heartwarming new film, Four Mothers. Country star Nathan Carter shares his journey from singing in pubs to selling out stadiums. Alice Cruickshank embraces her inner cowgirl as she gets ready for the Country to Country festival, and catches up with singer-songwriter Tanner Adell. Entertainment legends May and Robert Miller reminisce with Michelle on their 37 years in the business. And it wouldn't be a country themed Entertainment Mix without a turn from Michelle herself, as she belts out a Patsy Cline classic with her band The Flaming Blackhearts. Yeehah.
Thu, Mar 20, 2025
Michelle McManus presents all the latest from the entertainment world in Scotland, plus features from the culture and arts scene. Grado and Judith Ralston share gossip from the new series of Scotland's Greatest Escape, including Judith's first bungee jump. Julianne Nicolson and Eilidh Fisher chat about new hit show Dope Girls, set in post-war Soho. Comedians Russell Kane and Kym Blythe bring laughs ahead of their new comedy shows on tour in Scotland. And, poet Len Pennie meets Scotland's Makar, Peter Mackay for World Poetry Day. Plus, there's a special session from Dead Pony, performing their track Rainbows.
Thu, Mar 27, 2025
Michelle McManus serves up all the best showbiz stories and big-name interviews from across Scotland. Celebrated Scottish actor Mark Bonnar chats about his latest film Last Breath and reminisces about starring in hit comedy-drama series Guilt. Political comedian and satirist Matt Forde brings an array of hilarious impressions to the studio ahead of his latest tour. DJ, producer and champion of jazz, Rebecca Vasmant reveals the moving family story that inspires her new album. Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Tom Grennan opens up about the motivation behind his latest single Boys Don't Cry ahead of his imminent tour. Award-winning comedian Susie McCabe pops into the studio to give everyone a good belly laugh before her headline shows at The Kings. Chvrches front-woman Lauren Mayberry gives a mesmerizing performance from her debut solo album. Plus, Michelle gives her top tips for the best live events and gigs on offer across Scotland over the weekend.