Shelf Isolation - Season 1

Season 1

Episodes

Mark Bonnar
From books to box sets and music to movies, Damian Barr talks to actor Mark Bonnar to get his recommendations on what to read, watch and listen to during lockdown.

Denise Mina
Damian Barr meet with some famous Scottish names to get their tips on what to read, watch and listen to iduring lockdown. This episode sees Damian talking to crime writer Denise Mina.

Greg Hemphill
Damian Barr talks to Still Game star Greg Hemphill about the best books, music and movies to keep your spirits up while stuck indoors.

Kirsty Wark
Damian Barr talks to Kirsty Wark about what she is watching, reading and listening to in lockdown. From Bob Dylan to The Thick of It and the poems of Kathleen Jamie, Kirsty talks about the books, music and TV shows which have been giving her cultural inspiration.

Alan Cumming
From books to box sets and music to movies, Damian Barr talks to Alan Cumming about his cultural inspiration during lockdown and his passion for Lauren Bacall and Robert Burns.
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