Great Scot!
By The Big Light
Janice Forsyth gets up close and personal with some of the most famous Scots on the planet. Musicians, comedians, movie stars, scientists and sporting legends - all household names who have made their mark across the globe.
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Nicola Benedetti
I first met Nicky Benedetti in 2003 when she was 16 years old and had just won the BBC Young Musician of the Year Award, the first Scot to do so. I was struck by how mature she seemed for one so young - friendly, outgoing, and deadly serious about he… -
Brian Cox
I was delighted to snaffle Brian Cox for the 'Great Scot!' podcast series. He lives in the USA and we hooked up when he was in Scotland recently visiting family and friends. We had last met in May 2019 when we did an In Conversation event tog... -
Professor Dame Sue Black
As one of the world’s leading anatomists and forensic anthropologists, Professor Dame Sue Black has spent much of her working life dealing with death and its aftermath - in war zones, in the wake of natural disasters and in murder cases. I was..… -
Alan Cumming
I’m so glad that Alan Cumming and I were able to meet face to face in Glasgow for our 'Great Scot!' chat in those heady pre-Covid days at the end of last year. I’ve known Alan since he was starting out in his career in the 1980s and he really... -
Billy Connolly
What can I say about Billy Connolly? He’s a global star, one of the most influential comedians of all time, an actor, musician, artist, writer and adventurer. Think of Billy and you smile – he’s brought laughter and light into the lives of millions o… -
James McAvoy
I’m thrilled that my guest for Episode 2 of 'Great Scot!' is one of my all-time favourite actors – a star of stage and screen who just happens to be a fellow Glaswegian, James McAvoy. His ascent to the top of his profession has been rapid - i... -
Annie Lennox
I'm delighted to launch the Great Scot! podcast series with the wonderful Annie Lennox - music superstar and celebrated humanitarian and activist. Named as one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time by Rolling Stone, she has sol... -
COMING SOON: Great Scot!
Hello! Janice Forsyth here. I'm thrilled to be hosting 'Great Scot!' - a brand new podcast series from The Big Light. Each week, I'll be speaking to a Scot who has really made an impact on the world. Upcoming guests include: Annie L...
