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Episode 12

Hue and Cry, Alasdair Beckett-King, Alana Jackson and The Laurettes join Michelle in the studio, with music from the archives from BRIT Critics’ Choice winner Jacob Alon.

Michelle McManus presents a packed week of big name interviews and showbiz stories from across Scotland. Nicola Meighan speaks to Pat and Greg Kane, aka Hue and Cry, as they mark 40 years as a band and unveil new music.

Comedian, podcaster and author Alasdair Beckett-King joins Michelle ahead of the Scottish dates of his King of Crumbs tour, while award-winning Glaswegian stand-up Alana Jackson shares highlights from her show Last Orders. Michelle also revisits the archives with a spellbinding performance from multi-award-winning Jacob Alon.

Also, Alice Cruickshank offers a first look at Edinburgh’s new Biba exhibition, transporting listeners back to the 60s and 70s, and indie folk favourites The Laurettes drop in to chat about their latest releases.

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