The Essay Episodes Available now
The Colossus of Roads—New Ways through the Glens
3/5 Kenneth Steven looks at Thomas Telford's work in building roads through the Highlands.
The Moss Lairds—New Ways through the Glens
2/5 Kenneth Steven reveals how the central belt of Scotland was transformed by land clearance.
The Dark Years—New Ways through the Glens
1/5 Poet Kenneth Steven remarks on the history of the Scottish Highlands.
Episode 5—Walking The Lobster
5/5 Writer John Walsh examines the male desire to stand out, sartorially and in attitude.
Episode 4—Walking The Lobster
4/5 Writer John Walsh examines the male desire to stand out, sartorially and in attitude.
Episode 3—Walking The Lobster
3/5 Writer John Walsh examines the male desire to stand out, sartorially and in attitude.
Episode 2—Walking The Lobster
2/5 Writer John Walsh examines the male desire to stand out, sartorially and in attitude.
Episode 1—Walking The Lobster
1/5 Writer John Walsh explores the male desire to stand out, sartorially and in attitude.
Louise Welsh—All Miss Brodie's Girls
Louise Welsh reflects on the uncanny in the novels of Muriel Spark.
Val McDermid—All Miss Brodie's Girls
Val McDermid discusses Muriel Spark - crime novelist.
