BBC Radio Podcasts from Stark Talk

Stark Talk

Robert Carlyle

Edi meets the shining star of theatre, film and television famous for his myriad roles.

Richard Holloway

Edi talks to the former Bishop of Edinburgh and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church.

Joyce Cairns

Edi talks to one of Scotland’s finest artists.

Jack Docherty

Edi talks to the Scot Squad actor about what inspires his Chief Commissioner role.

Prof Sir David Omand

Edi in conversation with to the former director of GCHQ.

Ali Watson

Edi meets the head of the school of international relations at St Andrew’s University.

Atta Yaqub

Edi talks to the actor and youth worker, about the challenges of being catapulted to fame.

Clare Hunter

The textile artist talks to Edi Stark about writing a book that nobody thought would sell.

Jock McFadyen

Edi Stark meets the eminent and maverick painter.

Val McDermid

The queen of crime returns to Stark Talk, one of the very few guests to do so.

Jack Bruce

Edi Stark talks the Cream frontman about his extraordinary life.

Jenny Sealey

Edi Stark in conversation with Jenny Sealey, artistic director of Graeae Theatre.

Gordon Strachan

Edi interviewed Gordon Strachen in 2007 when he was manager of Celtic football club.

Lynn Myles

In 2011, Edi Stark interviewed one of Scotland's only 3 women consultant neurosurgeons.

Patrick Doyle

Edi talks to the twice Oscar nominated world class composer behind dozens of film scores.

Ellis Watson

In conversation with Ellis Watson in 2015, when he was chief executive of DC Publishing.

Nicola Benedetti

Edi Stark talks to world acclaimed violinist about picking up a violin at the age of four.

Peter Mullan

Edi Stark talks to the award winning actor, writer and director.

Phyllida Law

Edi talks to the Scottish born actress who started writing in her late seventies.

Albert Watson

Edi Stark in conversation with the internationally renowned photographer Albert Watson.

Alasdair Gray

Edi Stark talks to writer and artist Alasdair Gray.

Sir Cameron Macintosh

Edi Stark talks to the world's leading producer of musicals.

Steven Campbell

Edi Stark talks to the artist about being labelled along with 'the new Glasgow Boys'.

Prof Sir James Black

The Nobel laureate talks to Edi Stark about his early life in Cowdenbeath.

Hamish MacInnes

In this extra podcast, Edi returns to an interview from 1992 with Hamish MacInnes.

Karen Cargill

Edi Stark in conversation with Karen Cargill.

Ian McEwan

Edi Stark talks to one of our foremost storytellers about his life and work.

Elish Angiolini

Edi Stark in conversation with the former Lord Advocate of Scotland.

Alan McGee

Edi Stark in conversation with founder of Creation Records.

Dario Franchitti

Edi Stark in conversation with the Bathgate Motorsport legend.

Lady Veronica Maclean

Edi Stark talks to the daughter of the Fraser Clan Chief and widow of Sir FItzroy Maclean.

Joe Simpson

Edi talks to the writer about his life changing fall off the face of Siula Grande.

Irvine Welsh

Edi Stark talks to the Edinburgh born Trainspotting novelist.

Steve Begg

Edi Stark talks to Edinburgh-born cinema visual effects supervisor.

Sharleen Spiteri

Edi Stark talks to the solo artist and lead singer of Texas.

Mary Quant

Edi Stark in conversation with fashion revolutionary of the sixties.

James Cosmo

Edi Stark talks to one of Scotland's most popular and recognisable actors.

Iain Banks

Edi Stark talks to the novelist and science fiction writer.

Ian Hutchinson

Edi Stark talks to the Battle of Britain veteran from Govan.

Katherine Grainger

Edi Stark in conversation the Olympic rower from Aberdeen.

Janey Godley

Edi Stark talks to the stand up comedian about the comedy and tragedy of her life.

Professor Tommy Curry

Edi Stark talks to the professor of African philosophy and black male studies.

Dr Mo Mowlam

Edi Stark talks to the former Northern Ireland secretary about reputation and popularity.

Norman MacCaig

Edi Stark talks to the late poet about his life and writing, with a reading of his work.

Introducing Stark Talk

Multi award winner Edi Stark takes us on a journey through classic archive interviews.