Burns Banter - A fresh look at Robert Burns

By Alastair R Turnbull

Did you know that Robert Burns was the first person to feature on a Coca Cola bottle? Or that a book of his poems has orbited the earth 217 times? And he NEVER signed his name as Rabbie? This is a

... more

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about Burns Banter - A fresh look at Robert Burns:

How many episodes does Burns Banter - A fresh look at Robert Burns have?

The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.

Burns Banter - A fresh look at Robert Burns episodes:

October 13, 2023 Burns Banter - Ep.3 Robert Burns A Fond Kiss
Send us a text
A fond kiss is one of Robert Burns best known love songs.

Why did Robert Burns write this song? who are the people in the song? why are they being forced apart? To find out the answers to these questions check out this episode 3 of Burns Banter, which is all about the story behind the song 'A Fond Kiss'. In this episode I read the original version of Ae fond Kiss ,(which includes a lot of old Scottish words), I also read a modern english version - which helps to you to get past the old Scots words and finally understand what is actually being said. I also give some information on what happened to the people in the song...

If you want to understand more about Robert Burns, his poems, his songs and his life, then please subscribe to my podcast 'Burns Banter' - you won't be disappointed...
Burns Banter - A fresh look at Robert Burns
...more
13min
October 13, 2023 Burns Banter - Ep.2 Robert Burns Rigs o' Barley
Send us a text
In this second episode of Burns Banter we look at the song Rigs o' Barley. This is a popular song written by Robert Burns and is about two people who meet in the fields at night and spend some intimate time together. I give you information about the people in the song, who are they? why meet at night?.. I will read the original song, (which includes a lot of old Scottish words), and then read a modern english version so that you can understand what is being said.
Fair warning!!! the themes in this song are quite adult. Tune into the episode if you want to find out who the people are, why they are meeting in the fields at night, what happened to them and lots more...
Burns Banter - A fresh look at Robert Burns
...more
12min
October 13, 2023 Burns Banter - Ep.1 Robert Burns first ever poem
Send us a text
In this first ever episode of Burns Banter we look at Robert Burns first ever poem. What was it? who or what is it about? and the BIG question, why did he start writing poetry? What inspired him ?
The answers to these questions, (and many more), are waiting for you, check it out...
Burns Banter - A fresh look at Robert Burns
...more
12min

FAQs about Burns Banter - A fresh look at Robert Burns:

How many episodes does Burns Banter - A fresh look at Robert Burns have?

The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.