60 acast.com <![CDATA[Belle Books & Stories]]> https://shows.acast.com/belle-books-and-stories en Belle Media Ltd Books ,Scotland,Mind Body Spirit,Conservation,Ships,Kay Hutchison,Therapies,Hurricane Hutch,Paddle Steamers,Heritage,Waverley,PS Waverley,History,Sailing Belle Media Scots authors and publishers Kay Hutchison and Richard Dikstra explore the stories behind great books with invited special guests.


From books about the Clyde to stories about photographers, musicians and writers.

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]]> Scots authors and publishers Kay Hutchison and Richard Dikstra explore the stories behind great books with invited special guests.


From books about the Clyde to stories about photographers, musicians and writers.

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]]> false Belle Media info+5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb@mg-eu.acast.com 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb belle-books-and-stories episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb/1587726728760-d524e98ea7d37bb6cd35693c95a9c2f9.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/belle-books-and-stories <![CDATA[Belle Books & Stories]]> Stormy Weather - Waverley - Special Edition Stormy Weather - Waverley - Special Edition Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:02:35 GMT 24:00 641dbb8b105e250011e69048 false https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk 641dbb8b105e250011e69048 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb stormy-weather-waverley-special-edition full Award Winning Series. In the series Tim Dunn, transport historian and enthusiast, celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.


This extended edition PS Waverley edition celebrates the world's only remaining sea-going paddle steamer.


The Waverley story is the first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history. 


This episode includes extended interviews with some of the people that work tirelessly, day in and day out, to keep Waverley sailing.


For more information on Waverley visit https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk


Other Stormy Weather episodes include :


  • PS Medway Queen 
  • PS Kingswear Castle 
  • MV Balmoral 
  • TS Queen Mary


Stormy Weather was inspired by the book Hurricane Hutch's Top 10 Ships of the Clyde. https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/

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]]> Award Winning Series. In the series Tim Dunn, transport historian and enthusiast, celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.


This extended edition PS Waverley edition celebrates the world's only remaining sea-going paddle steamer.


The Waverley story is the first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history. 


This episode includes extended interviews with some of the people that work tirelessly, day in and day out, to keep Waverley sailing.


For more information on Waverley visit https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk


Other Stormy Weather episodes include :


  • PS Medway Queen 
  • PS Kingswear Castle 
  • MV Balmoral 
  • TS Queen Mary


Stormy Weather was inspired by the book Hurricane Hutch's Top 10 Ships of the Clyde. https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/

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]]> Stormy Weather - Queen Mary Stormy Weather - Queen Mary Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:23:30 GMT 15:00 6384fca333f31700115fa2c5 false https://shows.acast.com/belle-books-and-stories/episodes/stormy-weather-queen-mary 6384fca333f31700115fa2c5 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb stormy-weather-queen-mary full Tim Dunn transport historian and enthusiast celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.

The first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history.


The final episode of the series features the TS Queen Mary. She's the only Clyde Steamer ever to return to the Clyde. Tim discovers a story of renewal and reinvention of a ship that always meant glamour and sophistication and a key part of Glasgow’s cultural heritage. Recorded as she lay berthed beside the Glasgow Science Centre without engines and awaiting a full internal refit. The Princess Royal recently announced she will sail again and become a skills and training academy. It’s a complete reimagining of her role as she enters her 10th decade in 2023.


Stormy Weather tells the story of five iconic ships:


  • PS Waverley
  • PS Medway Queen
  • PS Kingswear Castle
  • MV Balmoral
  • TS Queen Mary


The series was inspired by the book Hurricane Hutch's Top 10 Ships of the Clyde.


https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/hurricane-hutchs-top-10-ships-of-the-clyde/

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]]> Tim Dunn transport historian and enthusiast celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.

The first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history.


The final episode of the series features the TS Queen Mary. She's the only Clyde Steamer ever to return to the Clyde. Tim discovers a story of renewal and reinvention of a ship that always meant glamour and sophistication and a key part of Glasgow’s cultural heritage. Recorded as she lay berthed beside the Glasgow Science Centre without engines and awaiting a full internal refit. The Princess Royal recently announced she will sail again and become a skills and training academy. It’s a complete reimagining of her role as she enters her 10th decade in 2023.


Stormy Weather tells the story of five iconic ships:


  • PS Waverley
  • PS Medway Queen
  • PS Kingswear Castle
  • MV Balmoral
  • TS Queen Mary


The series was inspired by the book Hurricane Hutch's Top 10 Ships of the Clyde.


https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/hurricane-hutchs-top-10-ships-of-the-clyde/

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]]> Stormy Weather - Balmoral Stormy Weather - Balmoral Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:05:40 GMT 15:00 6384f874fcf4ed0011c3c04b false https://shows.acast.com/belle-books-and-stories/episodes/stormy-weather-balmoral 6384f874fcf4ed0011c3c04b 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb stormy-weather-balmoral full Tim Dunn transport historian and enthusiast celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.

The first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history.


The MV Balmoral is Britain's most well travelled excursion ship, having visited more ports, piers and docks than any other ship of its type. Tim meets Trustees and Volunteers to find out why they want to get her sailing again.


Terry Sylvester, a Vice President of the PSPS, also explains how the Waverley and the Balmoral at one time came to work together.


Stormy Weather tells the story of five iconic ships:


  • PS Waverley
  • PS Medway Queen
  • PS Kingswear Castle
  • MV Balmoral
  • TS Queen Mary


The series was inspired by the book Hurricane Hutch's Top 10 Ships of the Clyde.


https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/hurricane-hutchs-top-10-ships-of-the-clyde/

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]]> Tim Dunn transport historian and enthusiast celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.

The first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history.


The MV Balmoral is Britain's most well travelled excursion ship, having visited more ports, piers and docks than any other ship of its type. Tim meets Trustees and Volunteers to find out why they want to get her sailing again.


Terry Sylvester, a Vice President of the PSPS, also explains how the Waverley and the Balmoral at one time came to work together.


Stormy Weather tells the story of five iconic ships:


  • PS Waverley
  • PS Medway Queen
  • PS Kingswear Castle
  • MV Balmoral
  • TS Queen Mary


The series was inspired by the book Hurricane Hutch's Top 10 Ships of the Clyde.


https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/hurricane-hutchs-top-10-ships-of-the-clyde/

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]]> Stormy Weather - Kingswear Castle Stormy Weather - Kingswear Castle Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:56:43 GMT 15:00 6384f65b37b6d400114fba3b false https://shows.acast.com/belle-books-and-stories/episodes/stormy-weather-kingswear-castle 6384f65b37b6d400114fba3b 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb stormy-weather-kingswear-castle full Tim Dunn transport historian and enthusiast celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.

The first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history.


PS Kingswear Castle is the last coal fired paddle steamer in the UK. Tim talked with John Megoran (Captain and General Manager for over 30 years) as he discovers this iconic ship undergoing a major rebuild ahead of her 100th anniversary. We also find out about the unique part ship with the Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company.


Stormy Weather tells the story of five iconic ships:


  • PS Waverley
  • PS Medway Queen
  • PS Kingswear Castle
  • MV Balmoral
  • TS Queen Mary


The series was inspired by the book Hurricane Hutch's Top 10 Ships of the Clyde.


https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/hurricane-hutchs-top-10-ships-of-the-clyde/

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]]> Tim Dunn transport historian and enthusiast celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.

The first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history.


PS Kingswear Castle is the last coal fired paddle steamer in the UK. Tim talked with John Megoran (Captain and General Manager for over 30 years) as he discovers this iconic ship undergoing a major rebuild ahead of her 100th anniversary. We also find out about the unique part ship with the Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company.


Stormy Weather tells the story of five iconic ships:


  • PS Waverley
  • PS Medway Queen
  • PS Kingswear Castle
  • MV Balmoral
  • TS Queen Mary


The series was inspired by the book Hurricane Hutch's Top 10 Ships of the Clyde.


https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/hurricane-hutchs-top-10-ships-of-the-clyde/

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]]> Stormy Weather - Medway Queen Stormy Weather - Medway Queen Mon, 28 Nov 2022 17:39:05 GMT 15:00 6384f239782fa000111771ff false https://shows.acast.com/belle-books-and-stories/episodes/stormy-weather-medway-queen 6384f239782fa000111771ff 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb stormy-weather-medway-queen full Tim Dunn transport historian and enthusiast celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.

The first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history.


PS Medway Queen was the Heroine of Dunkirk, famously saving over 7,000 men. Pam Bathurst takes up the story.


Tim also discusses with social historian Kathryn Ferry why excursion cruising became so popular across the UK.


Stormy Weather tells the story of five iconic ships:


  • PS Waverley
  • PS Medway Queen
  • PS Kingswear Castle
  • MV Balmoral
  • TS Queen Mary


The series was inspired by the book Hurricane Hutch's Top 10 Ships of the Clyde.


https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/hurricane-hutchs-top-10-ships-of-the-clyde/

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]]> Tim Dunn transport historian and enthusiast celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.

The first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history.


PS Medway Queen was the Heroine of Dunkirk, famously saving over 7,000 men. Pam Bathurst takes up the story.


Tim also discusses with social historian Kathryn Ferry why excursion cruising became so popular across the UK.


Stormy Weather tells the story of five iconic ships:


  • PS Waverley
  • PS Medway Queen
  • PS Kingswear Castle
  • MV Balmoral
  • TS Queen Mary


The series was inspired by the book Hurricane Hutch's Top 10 Ships of the Clyde.


https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/hurricane-hutchs-top-10-ships-of-the-clyde/

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]]> Stormy Weather - Waverley Stormy Weather - Waverley Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:54:26 GMT 15:00 6346a7d2dddad30012c447a6 false https://shows.acast.com/belle-books-and-stories/episodes/stormy-weather-with-tim-dunn 6346a7d2dddad30012c447a6 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb stormy-weather-with-tim-dunn full Tim Dunn transport historian and enthusiast celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.

The first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history.


PS Waverley is the world's last ocean going paddle steamer and recently celebrated 75 years of service.


Stormy Weather tells the story of five iconic ships:


  • PS Waverley
  • PS Medway Queen
  • PS Kingswear Castle
  • MV Balmoral
  • TS Queen Mary


The series was inspired by the book Hurricane Hutch's Top 10 Ships of the Clyde.


https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/hurricane-hutchs-top-10-ships-of-the-clyde/

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]]> Tim Dunn transport historian and enthusiast celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.

The first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history.


PS Waverley is the world's last ocean going paddle steamer and recently celebrated 75 years of service.


Stormy Weather tells the story of five iconic ships:


  • PS Waverley
  • PS Medway Queen
  • PS Kingswear Castle
  • MV Balmoral
  • TS Queen Mary


The series was inspired by the book Hurricane Hutch's Top 10 Ships of the Clyde.


https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/hurricane-hutchs-top-10-ships-of-the-clyde/

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]]> Nicholas Schmidle - Test Gods Nicholas Schmidle - Test Gods Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:13:23 GMT 38:24 60b77446078b270012e48a7a false https://shows.acast.com/belle-books-and-stories/episodes/nicholas-schmidle-test-gods 60b77446078b270012e48a7a 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb nicholas-schmidle-test-gods full The incredible story of a new generation of astronauts forging a world of commercial space travel.

Tom Wolf's The Right Stuff for the 21st Century


Fifteen years after Richard Branson first founded Virgin Galactic is space tourism about to finally become a reality?

Nicholas Schmidle spent four years with the Company to tell this story - a compelling examination of the inner lives of a new generation of astronauts.


Nicholas writes for the New Yorker Magazine, The Atlantic, Slate and the Washington Post.


To buy Test Gods ....


https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/belle-books-stories-podcast-books


https://www.waterstones.com/book/test-gods/nicholas-schmidle/9781786331854

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]]> The incredible story of a new generation of astronauts forging a world of commercial space travel.

Tom Wolf's The Right Stuff for the 21st Century


Fifteen years after Richard Branson first founded Virgin Galactic is space tourism about to finally become a reality?

Nicholas Schmidle spent four years with the Company to tell this story - a compelling examination of the inner lives of a new generation of astronauts.


Nicholas writes for the New Yorker Magazine, The Atlantic, Slate and the Washington Post.


To buy Test Gods ....


https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/belle-books-stories-podcast-books


https://www.waterstones.com/book/test-gods/nicholas-schmidle/9781786331854

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]]> <![CDATA[Philippa Donovan : Literary Scout Film & TV]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 18:00:06 GMT 34:36 6053952732a0c77f2a27d8c5 false https://shows.acast.com/belle-books-and-stories/episodes/philippa-donovan-literary-scout-film-tv 6053952732a0c77f2a27d8c5 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb philippa-donovan-literary-scout-film-tv full Literary scouting is a hidden area within publishing - it’s where literature intersects with film and tv.                   


Expert Literary Scout, Philippa Donovan loves her work - an excellent editor, with an eye for a compelling story and the vision to create an unforgettable package. 


Philippa has worked for some of the biggest producers, responsible for screen adaptations of The Handmaid’s Tale, House of Cards, Picnic at Hanging Rock, My Brilliant Friend, Brittania, as well as The Walking Dead. 


Find out what the role involves and her recommendations for anyone starting out in the industry today. Along the way, she references some brilliant adaptations - The Favourite, Bridgerton and The Queen’s Gambit - and how stories from the past can still work today.


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]]> Literary scouting is a hidden area within publishing - it’s where literature intersects with film and tv.                   


Expert Literary Scout, Philippa Donovan loves her work - an excellent editor, with an eye for a compelling story and the vision to create an unforgettable package. 


Philippa has worked for some of the biggest producers, responsible for screen adaptations of The Handmaid’s Tale, House of Cards, Picnic at Hanging Rock, My Brilliant Friend, Brittania, as well as The Walking Dead. 


Find out what the role involves and her recommendations for anyone starting out in the industry today. Along the way, she references some brilliant adaptations - The Favourite, Bridgerton and The Queen’s Gambit - and how stories from the past can still work today.


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]]> John Preston - Maxwell John Preston - Maxwell Tue, 23 Feb 2021 11:30:39 GMT 32:17 603274ebbd9e42547c03281b false https://shows.acast.com/belle-books-and-stories/episodes/john-preston-maxwell 603274ebbd9e42547c03281b 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb john-preston-maxwell full Fall - The Mystery of Robert Maxwell.


John Preston - bestselling author of A Vey English Scandal tells the jaw-dropping life story of the notorious business tycoon Robert Maxwell


In Feb 1991 Robert Maxwell made a triumphal entrance into New York harbour on board his luxury yacht Lady Ghislane - 10 months later he disappeared from the same yacht off the Canary Islands, only to be found dead soon afterwards.


Richard, who once worked for Maxwell owned companies, discusses this gripping book, and Maxwell's life, with John.


https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/belle-books-stories-podcast-books


https://www.waterstones.com/book/fall/john-preston/9780241388679

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]]> Fall - The Mystery of Robert Maxwell.


John Preston - bestselling author of A Vey English Scandal tells the jaw-dropping life story of the notorious business tycoon Robert Maxwell


In Feb 1991 Robert Maxwell made a triumphal entrance into New York harbour on board his luxury yacht Lady Ghislane - 10 months later he disappeared from the same yacht off the Canary Islands, only to be found dead soon afterwards.


Richard, who once worked for Maxwell owned companies, discusses this gripping book, and Maxwell's life, with John.


https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/belle-books-stories-podcast-books


https://www.waterstones.com/book/fall/john-preston/9780241388679

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]]> Helen Lederer - Losing It Helen Lederer - Losing It Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:54:49 GMT 33:05 602303f46497f1656d6e9f66 false https://shows.acast.com/belle-books-and-stories/episodes/helen-lederer-losing-it 602303f46497f1656d6e9f66 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb helen-lederer-losing-it full What a great story - Helen's career from Naked Video to Bottom to Absolutely Fabulous.

She's made so many of us laugh with her outstanding comedy performances and distinctive writing. Author of Losing It - a hilarious story with hints of Helen at every turn - it was nominated for a PG Wodehouse and Edinburgh Book Festival award. But Helen's not taking it easy. She started the Comedy Women in Print Awards to highlight great funny women writers and with Marian Keyes amongst other great judges, it's an enormous achievement. Check out www.comedywomeninprint.co.uk and see winners, how to get involved and how to support this unique event.

But first, listen to this warm and funny lady and her incredible career to date. 


https://www.comedywomeninprint.co.uk


www.helenlederer.co.uk


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]]> What a great story - Helen's career from Naked Video to Bottom to Absolutely Fabulous.

She's made so many of us laugh with her outstanding comedy performances and distinctive writing. Author of Losing It - a hilarious story with hints of Helen at every turn - it was nominated for a PG Wodehouse and Edinburgh Book Festival award. But Helen's not taking it easy. She started the Comedy Women in Print Awards to highlight great funny women writers and with Marian Keyes amongst other great judges, it's an enormous achievement. Check out www.comedywomeninprint.co.uk and see winners, how to get involved and how to support this unique event.

But first, listen to this warm and funny lady and her incredible career to date. 


https://www.comedywomeninprint.co.uk


www.helenlederer.co.uk


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]]> Peter Hain - The Rhino Conspiracy Peter Hain - The Rhino Conspiracy Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:22:28 GMT 39:11 5f46752274dec713b1aa811d false https://shows.acast.com/belle-books-and-stories/episodes/peter-hain-the-rhino-conspiracy 5f46752274dec713b1aa811d 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb peter-hain-the-rhino-conspiracy full Politician, writer and campaigner Peter Hain’s epic tale of corruption, collusion and courage set in contemporary South Africa.


A gripping thriller and a powerful expose of the brutal international rhino trade. Peter’s insider knowledge of politics and activism, and his deep love of South Africa, shines through this book. 


Muswell Press : Released 2nd Sept 2020

https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/belle-books-stories-podcast-books

https://www.muswell-press.co.uk/book/the-rhino-conspiracy


Save the Rhino

https://www.savetherhino.org


Other info

https://tigeropolis.co.uk

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]]> Politician, writer and campaigner Peter Hain’s epic tale of corruption, collusion and courage set in contemporary South Africa.


A gripping thriller and a powerful expose of the brutal international rhino trade. Peter’s insider knowledge of politics and activism, and his deep love of South Africa, shines through this book. 


Muswell Press : Released 2nd Sept 2020

https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/belle-books-stories-podcast-books

https://www.muswell-press.co.uk/book/the-rhino-conspiracy


Save the Rhino

https://www.savetherhino.org


Other info

https://tigeropolis.co.uk

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]]> Cassius X - Stuart Cosgrove Cassius X - Stuart Cosgrove Sun, 16 Aug 2020 15:57:33 GMT 36:18 5f39576ddacdb779f932a4bc false https://shows.acast.com/belle-books-and-stories/episodes/cassius-x-stuart-cosgrove 5f39576ddacdb779f932a4bc 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb cassius-x-stuart-cosgrove full Author Stuart Cosgrove's brilliant book CASSIUS X is set in Miami in 1963 just as the young boxer starts on his path to becoming the greatest sportsman of all time.


In this episode of Belle Books & Stories Kay meets Stuart to delve into the story behind the book and what the author did to bring the many strands of the story together in such a compelling way. It's a rich and complex narrative but very accessible. Much more than a biography, it's an exploration of Cassius at a key turning point in his life, set against a backdrop of great social and political turmoil - a time when much of America was hostile to him and long before his transformation into Muhammad Ali the legend.


Stuart Cosgrove is a Scottish journalist, broadcaster, tv exec and author - enthusiastic and funny and inspiring.


Published by Polygon Books


https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/belle-books-stories-podcast-books


https://birlinn.co.uk/product/cassius-x/

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]]> Author Stuart Cosgrove's brilliant book CASSIUS X is set in Miami in 1963 just as the young boxer starts on his path to becoming the greatest sportsman of all time.


In this episode of Belle Books & Stories Kay meets Stuart to delve into the story behind the book and what the author did to bring the many strands of the story together in such a compelling way. It's a rich and complex narrative but very accessible. Much more than a biography, it's an exploration of Cassius at a key turning point in his life, set against a backdrop of great social and political turmoil - a time when much of America was hostile to him and long before his transformation into Muhammad Ali the legend.


Stuart Cosgrove is a Scottish journalist, broadcaster, tv exec and author - enthusiastic and funny and inspiring.


Published by Polygon Books


https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/belle-books-stories-podcast-books


https://birlinn.co.uk/product/cassius-x/

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]]> Kate Sinclair - Book to Screen Kate Sinclair - Book to Screen Sun, 02 Aug 2020 12:31:14 GMT 43:49 5f26a04f4018052b3f93cd07 false https://shows.acast.com/belle-books-and-stories/episodes/kate-sinclair-book-to-screen 5f26a04f4018052b3f93cd07 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb kate-sinclair-book-to-screen Slumdog to The Miniaturist full How do great books make it onto the big screen? Meet the producer who knows the answer.


In this episode of Belle Books & Stories, producer Kate Sinclair, founder of Alchemy Entertainment, reveals insights into her work and passions. In her career Kate has discovered some very hot properties at an early stage - when they were simply in manuscript form - the books were to follow much later, sometimes years later.


Kate explains how she discovered 'Slumdog Millionaire' (8 Oscars including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay), 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen' which went on to be a huge box office hit starring Ewan McGregor and Jessie Burton's wonderful debut novel set in 17th Century Amsterdam 'The Miniaturist'. It won many awards. Find out about Kate's work, her inspiration and how she helps transform the narrative on the page into an experience for the screen.


https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/belle-books-stories-podcast-books


www.bellemedia.co.uk

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]]> How do great books make it onto the big screen? Meet the producer who knows the answer.


In this episode of Belle Books & Stories, producer Kate Sinclair, founder of Alchemy Entertainment, reveals insights into her work and passions. In her career Kate has discovered some very hot properties at an early stage - when they were simply in manuscript form - the books were to follow much later, sometimes years later.


Kate explains how she discovered 'Slumdog Millionaire' (8 Oscars including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay), 'Salmon Fishing in the Yemen' which went on to be a huge box office hit starring Ewan McGregor and Jessie Burton's wonderful debut novel set in 17th Century Amsterdam 'The Miniaturist'. It won many awards. Find out about Kate's work, her inspiration and how she helps transform the narrative on the page into an experience for the screen.


https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/belle-books-stories-podcast-books


www.bellemedia.co.uk

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]]> Mavis Cheek - Amenable Women Mavis Cheek - Amenable Women Mon, 13 Jul 2020 14:25:41 GMT 43:44 5f0c6ee6e939b31a6e8058a9 false https://shows.acast.com/belle-books-and-stories/episodes/mavis-cheek-amenable-women 5f0c6ee6e939b31a6e8058a9 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb mavis-cheek-amenable-women full Kay meets the acclaimed comic writer Mavis Cheek. Author of 16 novels, with legions of adoring fans around the world, she reveals the inspiration behind her work, perspectives on the changing publishing landscape and top tips for new writers. Known as 'Jane Austen in Modern Dress' (The Observer) there’s much to learn from the unique and warm-hearted Mavis Cheek.


https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/belle-books-stories-podcast-books 


www.mavischeek.co.uk


www.kayhutchison.com


www.bellemedia.co.uk

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]]> Kay meets the acclaimed comic writer Mavis Cheek. Author of 16 novels, with legions of adoring fans around the world, she reveals the inspiration behind her work, perspectives on the changing publishing landscape and top tips for new writers. Known as 'Jane Austen in Modern Dress' (The Observer) there’s much to learn from the unique and warm-hearted Mavis Cheek.


https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/belle-books-stories-podcast-books 


www.mavischeek.co.uk


www.kayhutchison.com


www.bellemedia.co.uk

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]]> George Logan - Born Free George Logan - Born Free Wed, 08 Jul 2020 08:21:11 GMT 37:23 5f03479bd0db19485d2667cf false https://shows.acast.com/belle-books-and-stories/episodes/george-logan-born-free 5f03479bd0db19485d2667cf 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb george-logan-born-free full Richard talks to fellow Scot, George Logan - multi-award winning commercial photographer (his work includes campaigns for Sky, Adidas, Bank of Scotland, IKEA). George has now taken his skills out of the studio and into the African bush in support of conservation. He is a long term supporter of Born Free Foundation. Together they are in the midst of producing a stunning, large format, photo essay : Lion, Pride before the Fall. It's part of an innovative crowdfunded appeal to raise funds for Born Free's work in Africa.


George talks about his career, his love of Africa (and lions in particular) and his long-term support for Born Free's crucial work in the field.


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www.bornfree.org.uk


www.pridebeforethefall.com


www.georgelogan.co.uk


www.tigeropolis.co.uk

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]]> Richard talks to fellow Scot, George Logan - multi-award winning commercial photographer (his work includes campaigns for Sky, Adidas, Bank of Scotland, IKEA). George has now taken his skills out of the studio and into the African bush in support of conservation. He is a long term supporter of Born Free Foundation. Together they are in the midst of producing a stunning, large format, photo essay : Lion, Pride before the Fall. It's part of an innovative crowdfunded appeal to raise funds for Born Free's work in Africa.


George talks about his career, his love of Africa (and lions in particular) and his long-term support for Born Free's crucial work in the field.


https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/belle-books-stories-podcast-books


www.bornfree.org.uk


www.pridebeforethefall.com


www.georgelogan.co.uk


www.tigeropolis.co.uk

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]]> John Lunn - Downton Abbey John Lunn - Downton Abbey Thu, 25 Jun 2020 09:40:08 GMT 48:23 5ee12ff8a964fb7a615c1d62 false http://bellemedia.co.uk 5ee12ff8a964fb7a615c1d62 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb john-lunn-downtown-abbey Award-winning composer John Lunn full Kay meets Emmy award-winning composer John Lunn who explains how he produces beautiful and enduring music for TV and film including Shetland, Grantchester, The Last Kingdom, Belgravia and, of course, Downton Abbey.     


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http://www.jlunn.com


https://soundcloud.com/johnlunn


www.bellemedia.co.uk


https://www.itv.com/downtonabbey

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]]> Kay meets Emmy award-winning composer John Lunn who explains how he produces beautiful and enduring music for TV and film including Shetland, Grantchester, The Last Kingdom, Belgravia and, of course, Downton Abbey.     


https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/belle-books-stories-podcast-books


http://www.jlunn.com


https://soundcloud.com/johnlunn


www.bellemedia.co.uk


https://www.itv.com/downtonabbey

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]]> Arielle Ford - Soulmate Guru Arielle Ford - Soulmate Guru Tue, 09 Jun 2020 16:39:53 GMT 40:36 5edf770f6f14312ffddf6b5a false http://www.kayhutchison.com 5edf770f6f14312ffddf6b5a 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb ep-4-arielle-ford The Soulmate Secret full Kay meets the PR guru who catapulted Deepak Chopra and other famous thought-leaders to fame before becoming a bestselling author of self-help books in her own right. Arielle Ford is author of The Soulmate Secret. Kay explores Arielle’s rise to fame and her outlook on life.


www.soulmatesecret.com

www.kayhutchison.com

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]]> Kay meets the PR guru who catapulted Deepak Chopra and other famous thought-leaders to fame before becoming a bestselling author of self-help books in her own right. Arielle Ford is author of The Soulmate Secret. Kay explores Arielle’s rise to fame and her outlook on life.


www.soulmatesecret.com

www.kayhutchison.com

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]]> <![CDATA[Bruce Daisley & Dina Glouberman]]> Thu, 21 May 2020 17:42:09 GMT 45:26 5ec406c4909f6957cbd4589d false https://shows.acast.com/belle-books-and-stories/episodes/ep-3-bruce-daisley-dr-dina-glouberman 5ec406c4909f6957cbd4589d 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb ep-3-bruce-daisley-dr-dina-glouberman A New Normal full We bring together two leaders from very different fields. Bruce Daisley, ex Twitter VP Europe, and Dr Dina Glouberman, psychotherapist, psychologist and author of "The Joy of Burnout". Bruce is also the author of Sunday Times bestseller "The Joy of Work" and an expert on improving workplace practice; and Dina is the creator of Skyros, the idyllic Greek island holistic holiday centre and an expert on how to improve your life.


What can they reveal about our lives, our work and our mental health? With great enthusiasm, they share their knowledge and some fascinating insights into some of today's great challenges.


See

https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/belle-books-stories-podcast-books

http://dinaglouberman.com

http://skyros.com

http://eatsleepworkrepeat.com

http://kayhutchison.com

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]]> We bring together two leaders from very different fields. Bruce Daisley, ex Twitter VP Europe, and Dr Dina Glouberman, psychotherapist, psychologist and author of "The Joy of Burnout". Bruce is also the author of Sunday Times bestseller "The Joy of Work" and an expert on improving workplace practice; and Dina is the creator of Skyros, the idyllic Greek island holistic holiday centre and an expert on how to improve your life.


What can they reveal about our lives, our work and our mental health? With great enthusiasm, they share their knowledge and some fascinating insights into some of today's great challenges.


See

https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/belle-books-stories-podcast-books

http://dinaglouberman.com

http://skyros.com

http://eatsleepworkrepeat.com

http://kayhutchison.com

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]]> Stanley Johnson - The Virus Stanley Johnson - The Virus Fri, 15 May 2020 10:34:03 GMT 34:51 5f15fa19d78e0951e5306cd6 false https://shows.acast.com/belle-books-and-stories/episodes/the-other-stanley-johnson 5f15fa19d78e0951e5306cd6 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb the-other-stanley-johnson full Aside from his newfound status as a British TV personality, Stanley Johnson is the author of some 25 books. Throughout his career, he has been a passionate champion of wildlife and the environment. We talk with Stanley about his reflections as a conservationist 'Where the Wild Things Were’ and his recently re-issued and timely cold-war thriller 'The Virus'.


https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/belle-books-stories-podcast-books


www.bellemedia.co.uk


www.toftigers.org


www.tigeropolis.co.uk


www.stanleyjohnson.org

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]]> Aside from his newfound status as a British TV personality, Stanley Johnson is the author of some 25 books. Throughout his career, he has been a passionate champion of wildlife and the environment. We talk with Stanley about his reflections as a conservationist 'Where the Wild Things Were’ and his recently re-issued and timely cold-war thriller 'The Virus'.


https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/belle-books-stories-podcast-books


www.bellemedia.co.uk


www.toftigers.org


www.tigeropolis.co.uk


www.stanleyjohnson.org

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]]> Sue Flood - Photographer Sue Flood - Photographer Tue, 12 May 2020 11:43:10 GMT 35:43 5eba81a37b65866d8dd981f1 false https://bellemedia.co.uk 5eba81a37b65866d8dd981f1 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb ep-2-emperor-the-perfect-penguin Award-winning wildlife photographer Sue Flood full How do you become an award-winning wildlife photographer? Sue Flood talks about working with David Attenborough  and on The Blue Planet, over twenty trips to the Antarctic in search of the perfect penguin picture and her journeys with the intrepid traveller Michael Palin. 


Richard Dikstra first met Sue on an Arctic expedition to Svalbard, photographing polar bears and walrus, but he also finds out she shares an interest in tigers! She’s planning to lead a trip to the Bandhavgarh tiger reserve next February - the same reserve that inspired his Tigeropolis children’s series and also featured in the wonderful BBC Dynasties series.


https://sueflood.com

https://tigeropolis.co.uk

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]]> How do you become an award-winning wildlife photographer? Sue Flood talks about working with David Attenborough  and on The Blue Planet, over twenty trips to the Antarctic in search of the perfect penguin picture and her journeys with the intrepid traveller Michael Palin. 


Richard Dikstra first met Sue on an Arctic expedition to Svalbard, photographing polar bears and walrus, but he also finds out she shares an interest in tigers! She’s planning to lead a trip to the Bandhavgarh tiger reserve next February - the same reserve that inspired his Tigeropolis children’s series and also featured in the wonderful BBC Dynasties series.


https://sueflood.com

https://tigeropolis.co.uk

https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/belle-books-stories-podcast-books

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]]> TS Queen Mary - Hurricane Hutch TS Queen Mary - Hurricane Hutch Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:24:18 GMT 42:19 5ea2be52c2ac33db4e351dd7 false http://hurricanehutch.co.uk 5ea2be52c2ac33db4e351dd7 5ea2bbd9c0987da60eada0eb ep-1-ts-queen-mary-hurricane-hutch Stories of the Clyde full TS Queen Mary and the Clyde, featuring the memoir of Captain Robin L Hutchison, that is both social history and book about the iconic ships of the Clyde - Hurricane Hutch's Top Ships of the Clyde. The programme also follows the story of how one of the ships featured; TS Queen Mary, has recently been returned to the Clyde after nearly 40 years and is now mid way through an ambitious restoration project that will enable it to become a central feature of Glasgow's Exhibition and Concert Quarter.

Kay and Richard are joined by Michael McLaughlin, Head of Tourism for the Friends of TS Queen Mary.


https://hurricanehutch.co.uk


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]]> TS Queen Mary and the Clyde, featuring the memoir of Captain Robin L Hutchison, that is both social history and book about the iconic ships of the Clyde - Hurricane Hutch's Top Ships of the Clyde. The programme also follows the story of how one of the ships featured; TS Queen Mary, has recently been returned to the Clyde after nearly 40 years and is now mid way through an ambitious restoration project that will enable it to become a central feature of Glasgow's Exhibition and Concert Quarter.

Kay and Richard are joined by Michael McLaughlin, Head of Tourism for the Friends of TS Queen Mary.


https://hurricanehutch.co.uk


https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/belle-books-stories-podcast-books

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