Downing Street Party, Andrew Neil v Jennifer Arcuri, Omicron in Scotland and Cultural Issues / with Susan Stewart

Stuart and Eamonn are joined by Susan Stewart - Director of the Open University in Scotland. This week - the Downing Street party, Andrew Neil v Jennifer Arcuri on Twitter, Omicron in Scotland and a listener question about cultural issues. At the end of the episode, Stuart, Eamonn and Susan share their personal media recommendations.

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

Susan:

1. ‘O Caledonia’ - novel by Ellspeth Barker (“Barker’s dazzling, gothic coming-of-age story reflects the refuge and joy to be found in nature and literature amidst an isolated life, as richly resonant today as at the time of its original publication. Republished in 2021. It's been described as "one of the best overlooked novels that should be read by everyone.") www.waterstones.com/book/o-caledonia/elspeth-barker/maggie-ofarrell/9781474620512
2. ‘There Is Nothing For You Here’ - book by Fiona Hill (“Trump’s former Russia adviser charts her journey from County Durham to DC, showing how populism thrives when communities are abandoned.”) www.waterstones.com/book/there-is-nothing-for-you-here/fiona-hill/9780358574316

Stuart: ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ - film - American drama written and directed by Joel Coen, based on Shakespeare's play. Starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. Scheduled for a limited release on Xmas Day, prior to streaming on Apple TV+ on 14th January. a24films.com/films/the-tragedy-of-macbeth

Eamonn:

1. ‘The Ponds’ - Netflix documentary (“Winter or summer, rain or shine, swimmers frequent the ponds at London's Hampstead Heath throughout the year. These are their stories.”) www.netflix.com/title/81409006
2. ‘A Castle for Christmas’ - Cheesy Netflix film set in Scotland! www.netflix.com/title/81026181

First published: 8/12/21