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1. 14/05/2026

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

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   Thu 14 May 202615:30

   BBC Radio Scotland
2. 13/05/2026

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

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   Wed 13 May 202615:30

   BBC Radio Scotland
3. 12/05/2026

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

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   Tue 12 May 202615:30

   BBC Radio Scotland
4. 11/05/2026

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

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   Mon 11 May 202615:30

   BBC Radio Scotland
5. 07/05/2026

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

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   Thu 7 May 202615:30

   BBC Radio Scotland
6. 06/05/2026

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

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   Wed 6 May 202615:30

   BBC Radio Scotland
7. 05/05/2026

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

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   Tue 5 May 202615:30

   BBC Radio Scotland
8. 04/05/2026

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

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   Mon 4 May 202615:30

   BBC Radio Scotland
9. 30/04/2026

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

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   Next Thursday15:30

   BBC Radio Scotland
10. 29/04/2026

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

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    Wednesday15:30

    BBC Radio Scotland
11. 28/04/2026

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

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    Tuesday15:30

    BBC Radio Scotland
12. 27/04/2026

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

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    Monday15:30

    BBC Radio Scotland
13. Mother Mary, Purcell: The Musical, and Like a Cat Loves a Bird: The Nine Lives of Muriel Spark

    Director David Lowery talks about Mother Mary, his new film starring Anne Hathaway.
14. Steve Mason from the Beta Band, artist Vicky Paul's cherry blossoms, Hrishikesh Hirway of West Wing Weekly and Song Exploder.

    Len talks to Steve Mason from the Beta Band about his memoir, mental health and more.
15. Gravity, Agnes Owens centenary, and The Britpop Show

    Musical theatre performers Kerry Ellis and Louise Dearman chat about their show Gravity.
16. National Theatre of Scotland's and Tron's Stand and Deliver, a play with live music about the 1981 Lee Jeans Factory sit-in.

    Frances Poet and Paul English on Stand and Deliver, a play about the 1981 Levis sit-in.
17. Acclaimed film director Charlie Kaufman, new BBC One drama Mint and musician Broken Chanter

    Critically acclaimed American writer and director Charlie Kaufman.
18. The Ballad of Johnny and June, comic art from Malky McCormick, and The Red Shoes Ballet

    Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes, The Ballad of Johnny and June, and Malky McCormick.
19. Musical The Band, concert pianist Lucy Parham, author Lizzy Stewart

    The Dalgety Players' production of Take That-inspired musical The Band.
20. Brian Bilston, Kerr Mercer, and Gene Kelly honoured by Scottish Ballet's Starstruck

    Poet and writer Brian Bilston is in conversation with Len and new music from Kerr Mercer.
21. Writer and broadcaster Danny Robins, singer and clarsach player Anna McLuckie

    Writer and broadcaster Danny Robins on his new podcast series, Uncanny: Cold Cases.
22. Writer Robert Macfarlane and Director Robert Petit on film Underland, and V&A Dundee's Catwalk exhibition.

    Kirsty Hassard talks about V&A Dundee's exhibition exploring the history of the Catwalk.
23. Trashcan Sinatras, author David Keenan and new play Un-Expecting

    Francis Reader from Trashcan Sinatras discusses their new single, Bad Husband.
24. 06/04/2026

    Len Pennie on what's happening in the arts and culture scene across Scotland.
25. Joan Eardley: The Nature of Painting exhibition, comedian Ayo Adenekan, author Dan Richards

    Saturday Night Live UK writer Ayo Adenekan, and Joan Eardley: The Nature of Painting.
26. Colin MacIntyre of Mull Historical Society talks about his new novel An Island Burning, and artist Susan Aldworth

    Susan Aldworth reflects on her incredible four decades as an aritst with Len Pennie.
27. Actor Kara Tointon, Short Attention Span Theatre and debut novelist Abigail Abbas

    Len Pennie with guests including actor Kara Tointon and debut novelist Abigail Abbas.
28. Alice Faye, winner of BBC Introducing Scottish Act of the Year 2026 with Hamish Hawk, and Director Raoul Peck.

    BBC Introducing Scottish Act of the Year winner 2026 Alice Faye joins Len live on the show
29. Sir Tim Rice, lyricist

    Sir Tim Rice, lyricist, talks to Len Pennie about his career in a special programme.
30. Upload on the Arts Mix

    Len Pennie and Anna Welander discover listener content from BBC Upload.

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