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Radio Scotland,04 May 2026,30 mins

SeriesThe Arts Mix

Composer, writer, musician and broadcaster Neil Brand, author Andrew Meehan, and musician Dexter Fawcett

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Neil Brand, composer, writer, broadcaster, musician and expert on silent film and silent comedy, tells us about his live audience show Neil Brand’s Evening with Laurel & Hardy ahead of its Scottish tour dates, and demonstrates some live improvisation on his keyboard. Author Andrew Meehan tells us about his new book celebrating male friendship, Hey Man. He and Len discuss the themes of the book, including an exploration of spirituality, and his penchant for playing with form and structure. Dexter Fawcett, former frontman of Aberdeen band The 101, is Len’s Arts Mixtape choice today, with his debut solo single Break a Leg.

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    Break a Leg
    Break a Leg
    Dexter Fawcett