Stark Talk

Join Edi for the interview series which often treads where others wouldn't dare!

Radio Scotland,60 episodes

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Patrick Doyle
Edi talks to the twice Oscar nominated world class composer behind dozens of film scores.
03 Mar 2021,42 mins
Lynn Myles
In 2011, Edi Stark interviewed one of Scotland's only 3 women consultant neurosurgeons.
10 Mar 2021,30 mins
Gordon Strachan
Edi interviewed Gordon Strachen in 2007 when he was manager of Celtic football club.
18 Mar 2021,28 mins
Jenny Sealey
Edi Stark in conversation with Jenny Sealey, artistic director of Graeae Theatre.
25 Mar 2021,29 mins
Jack Bruce
Edi Stark talks the Cream frontman about his extraordinary life.
01 Apr 2021,53 mins
Val McDermid
The queen of crime returns to Stark Talk, one of the very few guests to do so.
24 Oct 2021,45 mins
Jock McFadyen
Edi Stark meets the eminent and maverick painter.
31 Oct 2021,36 mins
Clare Hunter
The textile artist talks to Edi Stark about writing a book that nobody thought would sell.
07 Nov 2021,30 mins
Atta Yaqub
Edi talks to the actor and youth worker, about the challenges of being catapulted to fame.
14 Nov 2021,31 mins
Ali Watson
Edi meets the head of the school of international relations at St Andrew’s University.
21 Nov 2021,30 mins
Prof Sir David Omand
Edi in conversation with to the former director of GCHQ.
28 Nov 2021,39 mins
Jack Docherty
Edi talks to the Scot Squad actor about what inspires his Chief Commissioner role.
05 Dec 2021,32 mins
Joyce Cairns
Edi talks to one of Scotland’s finest artists.
12 Dec 2021,33 mins
Richard Holloway
Edi talks to the former Bishop of Edinburgh and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church.
19 Dec 2021,43 mins
Robert Carlyle
Edi meets the shining star of theatre, film and television famous for his myriad roles.
26 Dec 2021,49 mins
Salman Rushdie
Ahead of a new series, a timely repeat of Edi's, classic interview with Salman Rushdie.
15 Oct 2022,28 mins
Peggy Seeger
Edi Stark meets the extraordinary folk legend and hears about her unconventional life.
22 Oct 2022,28 mins
Bill Browder
Edi Stark meets the campaigner for retribution for human rights abuse and corruption.
29 Oct 2022,28 mins
Darren McGarvey
Edi Stark talks to the author and musician about his life and struggles with addiction.
05 Nov 2022,28 mins
Maggie O’Farrell
Edi talks to Maggie O’Farrell about what lies behind her highly successful novels.
12 Nov 2022,28 mins
Sir David Macmillan
Edi meets the Scottish organic chemist who is a professor of Princeton University.
19 Nov 2022,28 mins
James Runcie
Edi talks to the highly entertaining writer best known for the 'Grantchester' novels.
26 Nov 2022,28 mins
Rab Noakes
In this special edition recorded in 2012, Edi meets the folk singer who died last month.
03 Dec 2022,28 mins
Robbie Coltrane
The actor who died in 2022 talks to Edi in a special archive edition recorded in 1997.
18 Feb 2023,28 mins
Su-a Lee
Edi Stark in conversation with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra cellist.
25 Feb 2023,28 mins
Aamer Anwar
Edi Stark in conversation with the Human rights lawyer.
04 Mar 2023,28 mins
Alan Rough
Edi meets the footballing legend, one of Scotland’s best ever goalkeepers.
11 Mar 2023,28 mins
Frances Guy
Edi Stark talks to the former British ambassador and UN Women's representative.
18 Mar 2023,28 mins
Jeremy Lee
Edi talks to the celebrated and flamboyant chef proprietor of Quo Vadis in Soho.
25 Mar 2023,28 mins
Peter Howson
Edi’s guest is one of the most brilliant figurative artists of our time.
02 Apr 2023,28 mins