As one of the world’s leading anatomists and forensic anthropologists, Professor Dame Sue Black has spent much of her working life dealing with death and its aftermath - in war zones, in the wake of natural disasters and in murder cases. I was

Billy Connolly

Sep 13th, 2020 1h 3m

What can I say about Billy Connolly? He’s a global star, one of the most influential comedians of all time, an actor, musician, artist, writer and adventurer. Think of Billy and you smile – he’s brought laughter and light into the lives of mill

James McAvoy

Sep 6th, 2020 1h 5m

I’m thrilled that my guest for Episode 2 of 'Great Scot!' is one of my all-time favourite actors – a star of stage and screen who just happens to be a fellow Glaswegian, James McAvoy. His ascent to the top of his profession has been rapid - in

Annie Lennox

Aug 30th, 2020 1h 10m

I'm delighted to launch the 'Great Scot!' podcast series with the wonderful Annie Lennox - music superstar and celebrated humanitarian and activist. Named as one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time by Rolling Stone, she has sold over 80 mil

Nicola Benedetti

Oct 11th, 2020 52m 28s

I first met Nicky Benedetti in 2003 when she was 16 years old and had just won the BBC Young Musician of the Year Award, the first Scot to do so. I was struck by how mature she seemed for one so young - friendly, outgoing, and deadly serious ab

Brian Cox

Oct 5th, 2020 1h 7m

I was delighted to snaffle Brian Cox for the 'Great Scot!' podcast series. He lives in the USA and we hooked up when he was in Scotland recently visiting family and friends. We had last met in May 2019 when we did an In Conversation event toget

Alan Cumming

Sep 20th, 2020 1h 13m

I’m so glad that Alan Cumming and I were able to meet face to face in Glasgow for our 'Great Scot!' chat in those heady pre-Covid days at the end of last year. I’ve known Alan since he was starting out in his career in the 1980s and he really h

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TRAILER: Great Scot!

Aug 24th, 2020 4m 20s

Hello! Janice Forsyth here. I'm thrilled to be hosting 'Great Scot!' - a brand new podcast series from The Big Light. Each week, I'll be speaking to a Scot who has really made an impact on the world. Upcoming guests include: Annie Lennox, Billy

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COMING SOON: Great Scot!

May 6th, 2020 59s

LAUNCHING SPRING 2020: Respected broadcaster Janice Forsyth in conversation with some of the world's most famous names who just happen to be Scottish. In-depth, long form and engaging interviews. Cultural icon BILLY CONNOLLY and Hollywood star,

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