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Season 1

  • S01E01 Mark Bonnar

    • May 3, 2020
    • BBC

    From books to box sets and music to movies, Damian Barr talks to actor Mark Bonnar to get his recommendations on what to read, watch and listen to during lockdown.

  • S01E02 Denise Mina

    • May 10, 2020
    • BBC

    Damian Barr meet with some famous Scottish names to get their tips on what to read, watch and listen to iduring lockdown. This episode sees Damian talking to crime writer Denise Mina.

  • S01E03 Greg Hemphill

    • May 17, 2020
    • BBC

    Damian Barr talks to Still Game star Greg Hemphill about the best books, music and movies to keep your spirits up while stuck indoors.

  • S01E04 Kirsty Wark

    • May 24, 2020
    • BBC

    Damian Barr talks to Kirsty Wark about what she is watching, reading and listening to in lockdown. From Bob Dylan to The Thick of It and the poems of Kathleen Jamie, Kirsty talks about the books, music and TV shows which have been giving her cultural inspiration.

  • S01E05 Alan Cumming

    • May 31, 2020
    • BBC

    From books to box sets and music to movies, Damian Barr talks to Alan Cumming about his cultural inspiration during lockdown and his passion for Lauren Bacall and Robert Burns.

Season 2

  • S02E01 Douglas Stuart

    • February 28, 2021
    • BBC Scotland

    In this special episode, Damian Barr chats to writer Douglas Stuart about his Booker Prize-winning novel Shuggie Bain, before delving into what Douglas has been watching, reading, and listening to.

  • S02E02 Lorraine Kelly

    • March 7, 2021
    • BBC Scotland

    Damian Barr chats to Lorraine Kelly about what she's watching, reading and listening to. From David Bowie to Marian Keyes and the reality series Below Deck, Lorraine shares the TV, music and books she recommends for a bit of escapism.

  • S02E03 Iain Stirling

    • March 14, 2021
    • BBC Scotland

    Damian Barr chats to Iain Stirling about what he has been watching, reading and listening to. From Akala and Frightened Rabbit, to 90s hit film Good Will Hunting, Iain reveals his favourite books, films and music.

  • S02E04 Episode 4

    • March 21, 2021
    • BBC Scotland

    From classics to recent finds, crime writer Ian Rankin talks to Damian Barr about the books, films and music he has been enjoying. Among his picks are the latest Jenni Fagan novel, a classic 80s DeNiro film and the new James Yorkston album.

  • S02E05 Episode 5

    • March 28, 2021
    • BBC Scotland

    Damian Barr chats to comedian Fern Brady about the books, films and music she has been enjoying. From Will Storr and Kim Noble, to Russell T Davies' hit series It's A Sin, we discover her top picks.

  • S02E06 Episode 6

    • April 4, 2021
    • BBC Scotland