Beyond Borders Scotland Podcast

Scotland: A Global History with Murray Pittock and WIlliam Dalrymple | Ep 16

In the light of recent debates about Scotland’s voice and role in international affairs, join acclaimed historian, broadcaster, and author of The Anarchy, William Dalrymple, as he talks to Professor Murray Pittock, the Bradley Professor of Literature at the University of Glasgow, about Scotland’s role in the making of the modern world, as they discussed and unpick Pittock’s mesmerising book Scotland: The Global History: 1603 To the Present. 
 
Whether you're an expert in history or simply curious about Scotland's imprint and place in the world, both past and present, this erudite episode between two historians at the top of their game is for you. Hosted by Catherine Maxwell-Stuart from Traquair House, their deep dive into Scotland’s rich global history provides us with fresh insights not only into the shaping of the modern world and economy but how Scotland got to where it is today.
 
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William Dalrymple: https://williamdalrymple.com/
Murray Pittock: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/critical/staff/murraypittock/
Beyond Borders Scotland: https://www.beyondbordersscotland.com/Beyond Borders International Festival: http://www.bbintfest.com/Produced by FoSho STUDIOS

Books, Brexit & Bullsh*t (Youth in Politics) with Alastair Campbell | Ep 15

Following the release of Alastair Campbell’s acclaimed book, ‘But What Can I Do?’, he visited the Beyond Borders Festival to be interviewed by two young journalists from Peebles High School and Edinburgh Napier University.
Watch the behind the scenes video here: https://youtu.be/O1tRBZw_Z1Y?si=VMUqcfxxsw3ZRBJ2
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Beyond Borders Scotland: https://www.beyondbordersscotland.com/Beyond Borders International Festival: http://www.bbintfest.com/Produced by FoSho STUDIOS

Ukraine: One Year On with Steve Richards, Lindsey Hilsum, Lucy Ash and Professor Marc Weller | Ep 14

In the lead-up to the second anniversary of the war, join Steve Richards as he listens to Channel 4’s Lindsey Hilsum and BBC Lucy Ash’s dispatches from the frontline of the Ukrainian war, while Professor Marc Weller considers how to resolve a conflict.
 
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Beyond Borders Scotland: https://www.beyondbordersscotland.com/
Beyond Borders International Festival: http://www.bbintfest.com/
Produced by FoSho STUDIOS

From Kabul to Kyiv - Steve Richards, Andriy Shevchenko, Brian Brivati and Professor Philips O’Brien | Ep 13

The next two episodes of the Beyond Borders Podcast focus on Ukraine in the lead-up to the second anniversary of the war.Join Steve Richards as he talks to Andriy Shevchenko, Head of the Ukrainian Media Centre, about the war in Ukraine, Brian Brivati, about his new book Losing Afghanistan, and University of St Andrews’ Professor Phillips O’Brien.
 
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Beyond Borders Scotland: https://www.beyondbordersscotland.com/Beyond Borders International Festival: http://www.bbintfest.com/Produced by FoSho STUDIOS

Resistance! With Ebrahim Rasool, Peter Sacks, Oscar Guardiola-Rivera and Allan Little | Ep 12

Embark on a thought-provoking journey with host Allan Little in this captivating episode of the Beyond Borders Scotland podcast. Allan engages in a profound dialogue with influential figures like Ebrahim Rasool, Nelson Mandela’s former cellmate and ex-Prime Minister of the Western Cape, along with Oscar Guardiola-Rivera, a renowned Professor of Human Rights and Political Philosophy at the University of London. They delve into the intricate themes of resistance and renewal, set against the backdrop of South Africa’s transformative history.
 
The discussion is further enriched by insights from Peter Sacks, whose exceptional multi-dimensional exhibition ‘Resistance’ serves as a focal point. This exhibition spotlights the lives and struggles of 54 global resistance icons, offering a unique lens through which to view the world’s fight for justice. It will be appearing at Oxford University’s Human Rights Centre in the Spring.
 
In a special tribute, this episode also celebrates the work of esteemed BBC correspondent George Alagiah, focusing on his latest book ‘Burning Land.’ Join us for an enlightening exploration of resistance, renewal, and the relentless pursuit of rights, as we traverse the complex terrains of history, art, and politics in this engaging episode of the Beyond Borders Scotland podcast.
 
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Britain and International Security - Lindsey Hilsum, Graham Cundy & Allan Little | Ep 11

Tune in to the Beyond Borders Scotland Podcast, Episode 11: “Britain and International Security,” featuring insightful discussions with Lindsey Hilsum, Graham Cundy, and Allan Little. This episode offers a deep dive into the complex world of international security and Britain’s role.
Join renowned journalists and experts as they explore global security dynamics, the challenges facing Britain, and the implications for international relations. Lindsey Hilsum, a respected journalist and author, brings her extensive experience in international affairs to the conversation. Graham Cundy and Allan Little, experts in their fields, provide unique perspectives on the issues at stake.
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Beyond Borders Scotland: https://www.beyondbordersscotland.com/Beyond Borders International Festival: https://www.bbintfest.com/Produced by FoSho STUDIOS

Palace Papers with Tina Brown and Jim Naughtie | Ep 10

Join Jim Naughtie as he grills Tina Brown about The Palace Papers, in which she shares searing insight into the Royal Family from the 1990s to today. 
The gripping inside story of the British royal family’s battle to overcome the dramas of the Diana years—only to confront new, twenty-first-century crises
“Never again” became Queen Elizabeth II’s mantra shortly after Princess Diana’s tragic death. More specif­ically, there could never be “another Diana”—a mem­ber of the family whose global popularity upstaged, outshone, and posed an existential threat to the Brit­ish monarchy.
Picking up where Tina Brown’s masterful The Diana Chronicles left off, The Palace Papers reveals how the royal family reinvented itself after the trau­matic years when Diana’s blazing celebrity ripped through the House of Windsor like a comet.
 
Tina Brown has been observing and chronicling the British monarchy for three decades, and her sweeping account is full of powerful revelations, newly reported details, and searing insight gleaned from remarkable access to royal insiders. Stylish, witty, and erudite, The Palace Papers will irrevoca­bly change how the world perceives and under­stands the royal family.
 
Find out more:Beyond Borders Scotland: https://www.beyondbordersscotland.com/
Beyond Borders International Festival: http://www.bbintfest.com/
Tina Brown:
https://www.tinabrownmedia.com/
https://twitter.com/TinaBrownLMProduced by FoSho STUDIOS

Turning Points in British Politics with Steve Richards and Jack McDonnell, former first minister of Scotland | Ep 09

Join former First Minister of Scotland, Jack McConnell, as he talks to veteran political columnist, journalist, author, and podcast presenter, Steve Richards about contemporary British politics and his new book Turning Points: Crisis and Change in Modern Britain, from 1945 to Truss, a profound examination of watershed moments in modern British history. Listen as both men debate whether Britain is on the brink of another political turning point as they consider the prospects of a Labour victory at the next General Election and its impact on Scotland, Independence and the SNP.Find out more:
Beyond Borders Scotland: https://www.beyondbordersscotland.com/Beyond Borders International Festival: http://www.bbintfest.com/
Produced by FoSho STUDIOS