Stark Talk

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Episodes

Lady Veronica Maclean

Edi Stark talks to the daughter of the Fraser Clan Chief and widow of Sir FItzroy Maclean about her exceptional life.

Oct 22, 2020•29 min

Joe Simpson

Edi talks to the writer about his life changing fall off the face of Siula Grande.

Oct 15, 2020•30 min

Irvine Welsh

Edi Stark talks to the Edinburgh born Trainspotting novelist who admits to enjoying the chance for introspection and talks about growing up as an only child.

Oct 08, 2020•29 min

Steve Begg

Edi Stark talks to Edinburgh-born cinema visual effects supervisor whose work includes Casino Royale, Skyfall, Spectre, Aliens and Batman Begins.

Oct 01, 2020•28 min

Sharleen Spiteri

Edi Stark talks to the solo artist and lead singer of Texas.

Sep 24, 2020•28 min

Mary Quant

Edi Stark in conversation with fashion revolutionary who lifted the mood as well as the hemline of female fashion in the twentieth century.

Sep 19, 2020•29 min

James Cosmo

Edi Stark talks to one of Scotland's most popular and recognisable actors.

Sep 17, 2020•29 min

Iain Banks

Edi Stark talks to novelist and science fiction writer at his home in Fife.

Sep 10, 2020•30 min

Ian Hutchinson

Edi Stark talks to the Battle of Britain veteran from Govan as he recalls the most momentous month of his life.

Sep 03, 2020•29 min

Katherine Grainger

The Olympic rower from Aberdeen talks to Edi about the highs and lows of being so near gold in world class competition.

Aug 29, 2020•44 min

Janey Godley

Edi Stark talks to the stand up comedian about the comedy and tragedy of her life.

Aug 27, 2020•32 min

Professor Tommy Curry

Edi Stark talks to the professor of African philosophy and black male studies at the University of Edinburgh.

Aug 20, 2020•35 min

Dr Mo Mowlam

Edi Stark talks to the former Northern Ireland secretary about the personal and professional hazards of reputation and popularity.

Aug 13, 2020•30 min

Norman MacCaig

In a charming interview from 1993, recorded in his own home, Edi Stark talks to the late poet about his life and writing, with reading of his work.

Aug 06, 2020•40 min

Introducing Stark Talk

Multi award winner Edi Stark takes us on a journey through some of her classic archive interviews with key figures, recorded for BBC Radio Scotland across more than twenty years.

Aug 05, 2020•1 min

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