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Making The Cut with Davina McCall & Michael Douglas

Davina McCall, Michael Douglas & Entale Studios

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Don’t know what to eat? Don’t know what to watch? Don’t know which toothpaste to choose? Davina McCall and Michael Douglas make the tough decisions easy for you. This podcast is like the TripAdvisor for your life. From iconic movies to the best mascara, let Davina and Michael guide you through what’s hot and what’s not. And when they need help making the cut, they call in on some of their friends to join them.We are not paid or associated with anything that we review, these are only our opin ...
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From the humble haggis supper to the finest single malt, Scotland's food and drink scene is as unique as the nation itself. Rosalind Erskine, The Scotsman's Food and Drink Editor, is joined by guests and experts to give you an insight into what's cooking in Scotland. If you like a good bit of scran, this is the podcast for you.
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Diary, She Wrote

Diary She Wrote, Liz Beardsell

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“The millennial Bridget Jones. The new voice of a generation.” Grazia UK. A raw, relatable and binge-worthy storytelling podcast made from over 10,000 intimate diary entries. Listen to Liz Beardsell share vulnerable and unapologetically honest true stories about the complexities of sex, modern dating and relationships. The podcast is made up of 3 series in total and listeners are encouraged to start listening from the beginning, from Series 1, Episode 1 - Dexter Turner where the story begins ...
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Get the insider’s account of Edinburgh's news beat from Conor Matchett and the team at the Edinburgh Evening News. Every week we will delve into the issues that you've been talking about, whether it’s a controversial council decision or a major new venue. We'll also answer your burning questions about life in the Scottish capital.
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Welcome to this special partner episode of Scran where we are teaming up with St James Quarter in Edinburgh to preview the forthcoming Edinburgh Seafood Festival which runs for the May Bank Holiday weekend from Saturday 4th to Monday 6th May. Many of the diverse eating and drinking destinations in St James Quarter are embracing this year’s Edinburg…
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This week we recommend everything from chocolate to a classic television programme to a Scottish island. As always, send us your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Bute - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isle_of_Bute Dr Lisa Mosconi - https://www.lisamosconi.com/ Robert W. B. Love - https://www.instagram.com/robertwblove/?hl=en Ton…
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We are back, baby! We’ve missed you all and can’t wait to inundate you with the recommendations that we’ve discovered over the past few months. As always, send us your recommendations to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Monkey Man - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9214772/ The Dropout - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10166622/ The Gentlemen - https:/…
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On today's episode we're coming at food and drink from a slightly different angle. Word of Mouth (WOM) is an exhibition of new artworks and writing exploring our relationship to food, cooking and kitchens. With work spanning across print, writing, textile, collage, and paint, Word of Mouth encourages us to consider how much food and cooking inform …
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On this episode Rosalind's guest is chocolatier Chloe Oswald of Chocolatia - a business she founded during Covid, in her brother's flat in Forfar and which has gone on to do great things. Chloe has been the recipient of many awards and her chocolate continues to impress many a palate. Chloe talks to me about her time in some of Scotland's most resp…
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This week we're getting very excited about one of the international cultural events of the year. The Oscars take place this weekend and in an amazing turn of events, two Scottish businesses have reason to celebrate. Fetcha Chocolates and The Gin Bothy will both see their products feature as part of the famous "Everyone Wins" gift bags which the nom…
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Rosalind's guests on this Bonus episode of Scran are Martin Compston and Phil MacHugh, stars of Martin Compston's Norwegian Fling which has recently started on BBC Scotland and BBC Two. You may be familiar with Martin Compston from his acting roles in hit TV series' such as Line of Duty and The Rig and Phil MacHugh is a TV personality and owner of …
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This is a special partnership episode of Scran with the Scotch Whisky Experience. Nestled on Castle Hill, within a stones throw of Edinburgh Castle, the Scotch Whisky Experience has been welcoming visitors from all over the world since the late 80s - a time when the world of whisky was very, very different to what it is now. Rosalind went along to …
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On this episode of Scran Rosalind takes the long trek north to experience a singular event, Shetland's Up Helly Aa which takes place in Lerwick at the end of January each year. Rosalind spent two days on the island learning about the festival and its long tradition as well as exploring Shetland's world of food and drink, both past and present. You'…
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On today's episode we are looking at the changing face of the dairy industry. With a rich heritage of dairy farming and production in Scotland, challenges over the last 20 years have meant that dairies have had to diversify or die. Today we talk to three such businesses whose roots in traditional farming are still informing their work today. First …
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We're still in party mode for another little at Scran so we're talking about cocktails. More specifically we're talking to Iain McPherson of Edinburgh's Panda & Sons about his career, the cocktail business, trends and what to expect from cocktails in 2024 and beyond. Iain tells Rosalind about the fascinating work he's been doing around using freezi…
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Welcome to part two of this year's Scran Christmas specials - we are fully ensconced in the festive season, celebrating all that this celebratory time of year has to offer in food and drink. On this bumper episode of Scran we have lots of tantalising treats in store. A good cheese board is at home anytime of the year but a festive one calls for som…
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It's finally here - the first of our Christmas specials. Rosalind has been getting out and about to talk to businesses and producers about all things Christmas - how they are preparing, what it entails, recommendations, tips and tricks - the Scran Christmas specials have it all! Across the two episodes Roslaind looks at the option of dining out on …
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This is a special partner episode of Scran with The Borders Distillery. On on a very very wet day, Rosalind took a trip to Hawick to visit The Borders Distillery - an up and coming whisky brand that is making a big impact. When it opened its doors to the public in 2018, The Borders Distillery breathed new life into an industry that had ceased to ex…
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On this episode Rosalind explores the world of wild dining. This is an area of the food and drink industry that's seen a steady growth in popularity, particularly since the pandemic. Rosalind set out to hear more about why people are choosing to eat in outdoor settings and what they can expect from these experiences. Who better to hear about this f…
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We’ve got some news: this is our last episode for a while. We will miss you so much! In the meantime, be sure to send us your tips to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast where we’ll also keep posting our recommendations. Not On the High Street - https://www.notonthehighstreet.com/ Holly Tucker Books - https://www.waterstones.com/author/holly-tucker/…
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On this episode of Scran we're fully embracing this time of year and investigating some of the more macabre elements of Scottish food and drink history. Earlier this year Rosalind was lucky enough to attend Whisky & Witches Presents Mythical Beasts, an immersive, mystical, musical whisky tasting produced and presented by Christine Kammerer and Jane…
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This episode is in honour of Davina’s upcoming birthday. And there are plenty of things to celebrate this edition. Please send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Dawn French The Twat Files - https://www.waterstones.com/author/dawn-french/50524 Titting About - https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/French-Saunders-Titting-About-Podcast/B08JHC…
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On this episode of Scran Rosalind visits Harris Distillery to hear all about their long awaited whisky, The Hearach. The whisky was launched in September and sold out straight away but Rosalind's visit took place earlier in the summer when excitement was building for the launch. First up you'll hear from Maria Morrison who showed her around telling…
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A new week and new recommendations. As always, please send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Md London - https://mdlondon.co.uk/ Sole Bliss - https://solebliss.com/ Mod Shoes - https://www.modshoes.co.uk/ Honest by Milly Evans - https://www.millyevans.com/honestbook Adrian Edmondson - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001qlz2 Simo…
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Get ready for an x-ellent podcast… Please send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Fearless - https://www.waterstones.com/book/fearless/trinny-woodall/9780008605438 Arbour - https://arborgardensolutions.co.uk/ Jo Whiley - https://twitter.com/jowhiley Jacob Collier - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0QWrMNukfcVOmgEU0FEDyD?autoplay=tru…
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On this special partner episode of Scran with 'Eat Drink Hebrides' Rosalind visited Uist for the first time and had the wonderful opportunity to sample just a little of what this unique island has to offer. First up Rosalind chatted to DJ Cameron from Long Island Retreats. A sixth generation crofter, DJ tells Rosalind all about his business and how…
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In this episode, we laugh, we cry and, of course, we recommend. Like always, please send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Emma Guns Show - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-emma-guns-show/id1102982843 Next Door Records - https://www.nextdoorrecords.co.uk/ Vinyl Pimp - https://www.instagram.com/vinylpimp/?hl=en Even Flow …
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We’re baaaack! We’ve missed you. Please send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Reminders - https://www.icloud.com/reminders Scribbler - https://www.scribbler.com/ Frank’s Red Hot - https://www.franksredhot.com/ Revvies - https://revviesenergy.co.uk/ The Bear - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14452776/ My Mum Your Dad - https://www.it…
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On this episode of Scran we headed west for a very important date in the seafood calendar. Producer Kelly, videographer Craig and Rosalind boarded the Vital Spark with fishermen Rab Lamont and John Mills. The team sailed out into Loch Ryan on the 1st of September to catch oysters on the first day of the new season. Rab, who has been catching oyster…
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On this bonus episode of Scran we celebrate an exclusive collaboration between Johnnie Walker Princes Street and the two Michelin-starred team of James and Maria Close. STIR is a ground-breaking cocktail and cuisine concept for the Explorer's Bothy Bar which serves up a unique menu of stunningly innovative small-bite plates alongside meticulously c…
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You can nearly smell the gorgeous roast coffee from this episode. Rosalind visits Dear Green Coffee Roasters in this episode to hear what's hot in the coffee world. Recent high street chains have been experimenting with olive oil. Rosalind finds out if these fads stand up. Michele Mariotti Gleneagles, Head of Bar, also joins Rosalind on this episod…
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It's that time of year again when performers, promoters and tourists from all over the world flock to Edinburgh to become part of the biggest arts festival in the world. Where there is art there is food and drink and on this episode Rosalind looks at some of the food and drink shows that you can go along to at this year's festival. She started her …
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This is our last episode for the summer! But we’ve left you with stacks of things to watch, eat and check out. While we’re away, send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. The Revenant - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663202/ Hijack - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1663202/ The Sixth Commandment - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt20916306/ C…
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On this episode of Scran Rosalind shares with you interviews she did with two of the recipients of the recent Scran Awards. The Scran Awards took place at the end of June and celebrated the best in Scottish food, drink and hospitality. First up you'll hear from Calum Montgomery chef owner of Edinbane Lodge on the Isle of Skye. Calum is a truly rema…
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Three words: Cute little pups. You’ll have to listen to the end to find out what that means. Looking forward to your ideas - send them to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Johan Cruyff Arena - https://www.johancruijffarena.nl/en/home/ Jeff Innocent - https://www.jeffinnocent.com/ Paris, Texas - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087884/ Prince Charles…
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This week we are delving into some slightly lesser known and more niche products available in Scotland. We hear about an interesting array of produce, which, coincidentally are all businesses being run by women. First up Rosalind chats to Clare MacDougall of The 1295 Caviar Company - Clare is an entrepreneur with a background in marketing for the f…
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Among other things, today we’re celebrating ordinary people who make extraordinary content on social media. Don’t forget to send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Out the Door - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9_IQUkJ4-E&ab_channel=ObsessiveProgressive Prazynki - https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/przysnacki-prazynki-o-smak…
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We may have set a record for the number of recommendations in an episode. As always, send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Threads - https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/threads-instagram-text-feature Babylon Bee - https://babylonbee.com/ The Free Press - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6333064/ Wham! - https://www.imdb.co…
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We’re back from Ibiza and have recommendations not just from Spain but also for your viewing pleasure and for your crisp addiction. Remember to send us your recommendations on our insta @makingthecutpodcast. Spudos - https://spudos.com/ Jury Duty - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22074164/ Nick Mohammed - https://twitter.com/nickmohammed?lang=en Oku -…
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On this special partner episode of Scran Rosalind investigates the famous Four Corners of Johnnie Walker. Whilst most people, and not just whisky drinkers, are familiar with this instantly recognisable Scottish brand Rosalind takes a closer look at the malts that combine to create Johnnie Walker's iconic blends. First stop on her journey was Glenki…
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Davina’s had a coffee, so expect a high-energy, recommendation-packed episode. As always, send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Revvies - https://revviesenergy.co.uk/ Lady A Provence Rosé - https://www.vivino.com/NL/en/lady-a-provence-rose/w/7334050 Shortbread Melts - https://grandmawilds.co.uk/product/all-butter-shortbread-melts…
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On this episode of Scran Rosalind takes a trip to West Linton to meet Diana Yates and visit her beautiful garden at Greenfields. Diana tells Rosalind all about how she came to live there and how, in recent years, a new gardening hobby has led her to a different career for her in broadcasting and now as an author of her first book 'Growing at Greenf…
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In this edition, we talk about lots and lots and lots of things… As always, send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Viggo Venn - https://www.instagram.com/viggovenn/?hl=en Grassroot Soccer - https://grassrootsoccer.org/ World Economic Forum - https://www.instagram.com/worldeconomicforum/ Photo Leap - https://www.photoleapapp.com/ D…
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On this special partner episode of Scran, we are celebrating the upcoming Royal Highland Show. This Scottish institution returns to Ingliston from 22-25 June this year and will showcase the very best of farming food and rural life. The first incarnation of the show took place in 1822 on a site that is now home to the Scottish Parliament. Today, it …
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Today the theme is…. babies! Well, it’s an accidental theme. Send us your recs (baby related or otherwise) to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Lesley Regan - https://twitter.com/lregan7 Yinka Bokinni - https://www.instagram.com/yinkabokinni/?hl=en The Lowdown - https://thelowdown.com/ Clarkson’s Farm - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10541088/episo…
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On this week's episode of Scran Rosalind is joined by wine expert, author and TV personality Oz Clarke and wine aficionado Diana Thomson from Wine Events Scotland. Oz tells Rosalind all about how he first got into wine, how the British public came to love it and what changes are afoot in the industry. Happily Rosalind's dreams of a Fife wine are ke…
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Another week, another episode! As always, send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Ted Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMsQO5u7-NQ&ab_channel=TED Her - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1798709/ Dig - digclub.co.uk Beef - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14403178/ Paul Weller - paulweller.com Zeha Berlin - https://www.zeha-berlin.de/e…
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We’re in Midhurst this week and raring to give you recommendations from West Sussex and beyond. Send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Midhurst - https://visitmidhurst.com/ How To Basically - https://howtobasically.co.uk/ Succession - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7660850/ Fire Crotch and Normcore - https://shows.acast.com/firecrot…
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On this episode of Scran Rosalind attended an evening of whisky tasting which was hosted by the Gleneagles Townhouse whisky club 'Chasing the Dram'. The event was held to celebrate women in whisky and showcased two impressive guests Annabel Thomas founder and CEO of Nc'Nean Whisky and Laura Rampling, Master Whisky Maker of Glenrothes whisky. Rosali…
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This episode is in honour of Michael’s departure from his mid-40s. Send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Toblerone Golden Caramel - https://www.toblerone.co.uk/en/products/toblerone-golden Askeys Cornets - https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/259834797 Aria Life - https://www.arialife.co.uk/ Tessa Clemson Yoga - https:/…
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Basking in the sun, we discuss TV shows, ponchos, a documentary and how you can have a getaway with a rhino. Send us your ideas to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Dr Night Arif - https://www.instagram.com/drnighatarif/?hl=en Discover Connection - https://www.youtube.com/c/DiscoverConnection Children of Men - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0206634…
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On this episode of Scran Rosalind takes a trip to the Port of Leith to visit Fingal, a Stevenson Lighthouse yacht which has been converted into a luxury hotel. The team behind the project have sea-faring experience already having run The Royal Yacht Britannia for the last 25 years. Rosalind was keen to see just how Fingal has secured, and maintaine…
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Can you believe this is our 10th season!? And we’re still haven’t run out of recommendations! In fact, this episode is brimming with ideas. Do remember to send us your recs to our instagram @makingthecutpodcast. Tile - https://uk.tile.com/ Lady Garden Challenge - https://lady-garden-challenge.blackbaud-sites.com/ The Happy Vagina - https://twitter.…
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It's that time of year again when whisky lovers from all over the world are about to descend on Speyside to celebrate their favourite drams and all things whisky. In advance of the festivities Scran brings you an exclusive insight into this historic distillery and its 125 years of whisky production. On this episode Rosalind visits Speyburn Distille…
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