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Janet Christie

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As seen in: Scotland on Sunday, The Scotsman, MSN South Africa, MSN UK, The Sun, Scottish Daily Record, The Yorkshire Post, GlasgowWorld, Angus County Press
Scottish Press Awards winner, journalist, travel editor, The Scotsman/Scotland on Sunday
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Which Scottish actor turned Alan Cumming on to acting?

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By Janet Christie Verified
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Watching Maureen Beattie perform at his school was a life-changing moment for the Scottish star​ and now he's cast her as the lead in a bold new inclusive Lear Traditionally men get all the best parts in Shakespeare but things have changed and it's time for a female Lear, with Scottish acting legend Maureen Beattie taking on the role of a monarch whose pride and foolishness see her give everything away in a bold new Pitlochry Festival Theatre Production.
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How an ancient stone circle on Lewis inspired Midge Ure's new album and tour, A man of two worlds

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By Janet Christie Verified
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From Slik to Ultravox, to Band Aid, a solo career and numerous awards, the musician has always kept his feet on the ground by returning home to Glasgow. Musician, producer and songwriter Midge Ure is back on the road, heading home to Scotland on his A Man of Two Worlds tour and celebrating the release of his first new material in 12 years, a double album of the same name, featuring a collection of songs and instrumentals.
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Oh, my God, my mother, she's Scottish. Quintessential Englishman Bill Nighy on his mother's Scottish roots

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By Janet Christie Verified
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The award-winning actor turned 'agony uncle' is astonished his 'ill-advised' podcast is a hit as he answers listeners' social and sartorial dilemmas. Bill Nighy is feeling awkward. He isn't sure he's agony uncle material yet his advice is so eagerly sought that his podcast, ill-advised by Bill Nighy, has been voted No 1, and he is embarrassed by the praise.
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