Film & TV
Did you know these 10 Scots actors have met Doctor Who?
November 23 marks Doctor Who’s birthday – and over the years, a large number of well-known Scots actors have appeared in the cult BBC show. Three Scots have played the title role – Sylvester McCoy was the Seventh Doctor, David Tennant the Tenth and Peter Capaldi the Twelfth – but they’ve not been the only…
Read MoreWhat is The Ideal Scotsman in the 21st century?
A new documentary is to look at what makes The Ideal Scotsman. In this new documentary, writer and cook Rachel McCormack takes a trip into the psyche of the Scottish male and poses the question ‘what makes the ideal Scotsman these days?’ Along the way, she explores the changing face of Scottish masculinity, as the…
Read MoreTaking a look at 12 public scandals in Scotland
A new six-part series is to look at a raft of high-profile Scottish public scandals. These events are re-examined by the journalists and key players involved at the time. Each episode looks at two cases, ranging from miscarriages of justice to high court dramas, banking bailouts to public health disasters. Episode one opens with the…
Read MoreOutlaw King director reveals the film’s secrets
Oscar-nominated filmmaker David Mackenzie recalls revisiting his old Highland stomping grounds for Outlaw King, in an exclusive video by national tourism body, VisitScotland, released on the anniversary of the historical epic. The director remembers growing up in Highland Perthshire and being dropped off by his mum south of Dalwhinnie to hike home – and returning…
Read MoreWriting TV drama was a Guilt-free pleasure for Neil
New Scottish TV thriller Guilt continues on BBC Scotland. The four part series, with a black humour, tells the story of Jake (Jamie Sives) and Max (Mark Bonnar), who two brothers who accidentally kill a man. They try to hide their mistake by placing the dead man in his home – but after Jake left…
Read MoreThe life of Game of Thrones and Still Game star Clive Russell
His imposing physique often leads to the Game of Thrones actor being cast as a warrior, but it’s on the beaches of his home in Fife that Clive Russell feels closest to the wild. I was brought up by the sea and I have returned to the east coast of Scotland. It is life-affirming and…
Read MoreScots and Scotland enjoying golden spell on the big screen
With our actors, directors and producers flourishing as never before, Scottish cinema is enjoying an unprecedented golden age. We’re only a couple of years away from the 40th anniversary of the release of Gregory’s Girl, the beloved Bill Forsyth film that found off-beat humour and awkward romance among the concrete architecture of Cumbernauld. As Caledonian…
Read MoreTop ten scene stealers with Scotland on the big screen
With its rolling hills, rugged mountains, sprawling beaches, castles and picturesque villages, Scotland has provided the perfect backdrop for the world of cinema. Here we present 10 of the best appearances from Scotland on the big screen. 1. Timeless masterpiece Film enthusiasts have been flocking to ‘Ben’s beach’ since the charming comedy drama Local Hero…
Read MoreWhy are Scots dying earlier than rest of the UK?
A new television series is to investigate why Scots die younger than anyone else in the UK. For many of us work is less active, hobbies more sedentary, our lives are more stressful and sleep is harder to come by. While the damage is devastating it’s never too late to make a change – and this…
Read MoreMark Bonnar stars in new Scots TV thriller
Scots actor Mark Bonnar returns to our TV screens this week in a thrilling new TV series. The Shetland star appears in Guilt, a four-part new series airing from Thursday, 24 October, on BBC Scotland from 10-11pm. When brothers Max and Jake unwittingly run over and kill an old man, their attempts to cover it…
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