A podcast for learners in Scotland.
Sounds,·33 episodes
All that Glisters
This episode discusses the short story 'All that Glisters' by Anne Donovan.
03 Aug 2026,·12 mins
Hieroglyphics
This episode discusses the short story Hieroglyphics by Anne Donovan
12 mins
Loast
This episode discusses the short story 'Loast', by Anne Donovan.
10 mins
Me and the Babbie
This episode discusses 'Me and the Babbie' by Anne Donovan.
Reading: All That Glisters by Anne Donovan
Anne Donovan reads her short story 'All That Glisters'
15 mins
Reading: Hieroglyphics by Anne Donovan
Anne Donovan reads her short story 'Hieroglyphics'
20 mins
Reading: Loast by Anne Donovan
Anne Donovan reads her short story 'Loast'
Reading: Me and the Babbie by Anne Donovan
Anne Donovan reads her short story 'Me and the Babbie'
9 mins
Before You Were Mine
This episode discusses the poem 'Before You Were Mine' by Carol Ann Duffy
Havisham
This episode discusses the poem 'Havisham' by Carol Ann Duffy
13 mins
In Mrs Tilscher's Class
This episode discusses the poem 'In Mrs Tilscher's Class' by Carol Ann Duffy
Medusa
This episode discusses the poem 'Medusa' by Carol Ann Duffy
Mrs Midas
This episode discusses the poem 'Mrs Midas' by Carol Ann Duffy
Originally
This episode discusses the poem 'Originally' by Carol Ann Duffy
11 mins
Aunt Julia
This episode discusses the poem 'Aunt Julia' by Norman MacCaig
03 Aug 2026,·11 mins
Basking shark
This episode discusses the poem 'Basking shark' by Norman MacCaig
Hotel room, 12th floor
This episode discusses the poem 'Hotel room, 12th floor' by Norman MacCaig
Landscape and I
This episode discusses the poem 'Landscape and I' by Norman MacCaig
Old Highland woman
This episode discusses 'Old Highland woman' by Norman MacCaig
On Lachie's croft
This episode discusses the poem 'On Lachie's croft' by Norman MacCaig
Welcome to the Bitesize Scotland Poetry Podcast
A quick introduction to Bitesize Scotland’s Poetry Podcast.
1 min
Gap Year
This episode discusses the poem ‘Gap Year’ by Jackie Kay.
30 Jun 2025,·12 mins
Grandpa's Soup
This episode discusses the poem ‘Grandpa’s Soup’ by Jackie Kay.
30 Jun 2025,·11 mins
Darling
This episode discusses the poem ‘Darling’ by Jackie Kay.
Maw Broon Visits A Therapist
This episode discusses the poem ‘Maw Broon Visits a Therapist’ by Jackie Kay.
30 Jun 2025,·13 mins
Keeping Orchids
This episode discusses the poem ‘Keeping Orchids’ by Jackie Kay.
30 Jun 2025,·14 mins
Whilst Leila Sleeps
This episode discusses the poem ‘Whilst Leila Sleeps’ by Jackie Kay.
Reading: Gap Year
Jackie Kay reads her poem ‘Gap Year’
30 Jun 2025,·4 mins
Reading: Grandpa's Soup
Jackie Kay reads her poem ‘Grandpa’s Soup’
30 Jun 2025,·1 min
Reading: Darling
Jackie Kay reads her poem ‘Darling’.
