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Weekend tunes and news of what's on around Scotland with Nicola Meighan.

Nicola Meighan with ideas and inspiration for fun things to do around Scotland in the days ahead and a soundtrack to kick start your weekend.

The Friday Afternoon Show: Del Amitri, Dame Mary Beard, and Easter Ideas

Del Amitri, Dame Mary Beard, and Easter Ideas

BBC Radio Scotland - The Friday Afternoon Show, Del Amitri, Dame Mary Beard, and Easter Ideas

Nicola chats to the man behind The Wombles and Art Garfunkel's Bright Eyes.

Nicola chats to singer-songwriter Mike Batt, the man behind The Wombles and Art Garfunkel's Bright Eyes.

Nicola chats to legendary singer songwriter Mike Batt, the man behind The Wombles, Art Garfunkel's Bright Eyes, as well writing some fantastic songs for Scotland’s own, Barbara Dickson. 

We delve into the archive to bring you a conversation that Nicola had with the brilliant writer, academic and classicist Dame Mary Beard last year. They chat about childhood walks, museums, and why one piece of cake is so important to Mary’s direction in life. 
 
Glasgow Short Film Festival has decided to make its children’s short animations, which have previously been shown at the festival, FREE for all! We get a review of the films on offer from film critic and father Paul Gallagher. 
 
It’s Easter weekend, and while some of the usual activities you might have gotten up to have been cancelled, how can you re-create them at home and keep kids occupied? Cat Cubie gives us her top 5 recommendations for Easter activities for kids. 

Nicola brings you another in depth On The Record conversation, this week feature Justin Currie from Del Amitri chatting about how “Nothing Ever Happens” came to be. Plus we’ll be chatting to Justin live on the show about their newly announced gig for NHS workers this December.

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