Afternoons The Arts Mix Episodes Available now

17/07/2025
Len Pennie on what's happening in the arts and culture scene across Scotland.

Grammy-nominated Blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd and author Elspeth Wilson.
Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated global superstar Kenny Wayne Shepherd chats to Len.

Author and screenwriter John Niven and broadcaster Gemma Cairney
John Niven, novelist and screenwriter, discusses his new novel, The Fathers.

Dead Grateful and Artist Rooms exhibitions, featuring the works of Smug, Louise Bourgeois, Robert Mapplethorpe and more
Len Pennie hears about two new art exhibitions in Scotland from the people behind them.

Brian Cox discusses new play Make It Happen, US Tik Tok poet Peach Martine on her debut poetry collection
Scottish acting legend Brian Cox discusses his role in new NTS play Make It Happen.

Brad Kella, winner of The Piano, and author Liam McIlvanney
Brad Kella, winner of Channel 4's The Piano, talks about his debut album.

The Three Rivers Festival of chamber music and the exhibition Everything Flows: Music in North Lanarkshire
Len Pennie hears about the inaugural Three Rivers Festival of chamber music in Stirling.

Musicians Liv Dawn and Quinie, and filmmaker Lizzie MacKenzie
Len Pennie speaks with musicians Liv Dawn and Quinie, and filmmaker Lizzie MacKenzie.

Edinburgh International Film Festival, writer Alexander Starritt, choreographer Emma Evelein
The launch of the Edinburgh International Film Festival programme.

Author James Rebanks, Ten Scottish Masters exhibition
Best-selling author James Rebanks on his new book, The Place of Tides.