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Clare Grogan, film reviews, Ben Miller and Dolly Parton.

AfternoonsWith Nicola Meighan

Nicola is in conversation with Clare Grogan, and we revisit her on-air meeting with Dolly Parton; Alice Cruickshank talks to Ben Miller about his novel A Very Dangerous Pursuit.

Nicola is in conversation with Clare Grogan, talking about Altered Images, Gregory's Girl and her upcoming UK tour celebrating 45 years of Altered Images song Happy Birthday.

We revisit Nicola's interview with Dolly Parton as they discuss Dolly's album Rockstar, her book Behind the Seams and her original use of makeup implements.

Alice Cruickshank talks to Ben Miller about his new novel, A Very Dangerous Pursuit.

Ross MacLean reviews three big film releases this weekend: Power Ballad, Tuner and My Mother's Wedding.

Nicola plays lots of great music, and listeners choose their Something for the Weekend track.

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Music Played

  • The Waterboys

    The Whole of the Moon

    • Now 1991 - The Millennium Series.
    • Now.

  • Carly Simon

    You're So Vain

    • The Very Best Of Carly Simon.
    • Global Television.

  • Blondie

    Heart Of Glass

    • Billboard Top Hits: 1979 (Various).
    • Rhino.
    • 13.

  • Altered Images

    Don't Talk to Me About Love

    • Wave Party (Various Artists).
    • Columbia.

  • kitti

    Makin' Changes

  • Marc Cohn

    Walking In Memphis

    • Marc Cohn.
    • Atlantic.
    • 1.

  • Phil Collins

    Two Hearts

    • Phil Collins ...Hits.
    • Virgin.

  • KT Tunstall

    Other Side of the World

    • (CD Single).
    • Relentless Records.

  • Wet Wet Wet

    Sweet Little Mystery

    • Wet Wet Wet - Greatest Hits & More.
    • Precious Organisation.

  • Paloma Faith

    Only Love Can Hurt Like This

    • (CD Single).
    • RCA.
    • 004.

  • Prince

    When Doves Cry

    • Prince - The Very Best Of.
    • Warner Bros.

  • Edwyn Collins

    A Girl Like You

    • The All Time Greatest Movie Songs.
    • Columbia/Sony Tv.

  • Queen

    Radio Ga Ga

    • Queen - Greatest Hits II.
    • Parlophone.

  • Katy Perry

    Firework

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin.
    • 1.

  • ABBA

    Dancing Queen

    • Abba Gold (40th Anniversary Edition).
    • Polar.
    • 001.

  • Aretha Franklin & George Michael

    I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)

    • George Michael - Ladies & Gentlemen.
    • Epic.

Broadcast

  • Friday14:00
    BBC Radio Scotland