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The Afternoon Show: James Cosmo, Sunset Song, and the films of Danny Boyle

James Cosmo, Sunset Song, and the films of Danny Boyle

BBC Radio Scotland - The Afternoon Show, James Cosmo, Sunset Song, and the films of Danny Boyle

Grant Stott talks to actor James Cosmo, and marks 30 years since Danny Boyle's first film.

Actor James Cosmo tells Grant Stott about his life and work, and Grant hears about the new stage production of Sunset Song. Plus a look at Danny Boyle's career.

Grant Stott presents.

It's 30 years since Danny Boyle's directorial debut, Shallow Grave, was released, As it and Trainspotting return to cinemas, film critics Siobhan Synnot and Ross Maclean discuss the highlights of the director's career.

Grant talks to prolific star of film and TV, James Cosmo. In an extended interview, the actor talks about growing up in Clydebank, memories of visiting London theatres with his father; his best-known screen roles including Braveheart, Game of Thrones and Trainspotting, and his current TV projects.

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