<p><strong>This week we explore the animated films of Norman McLaren who counted Pablo Picasso amongst his greatest fans. Everything stops for tea as we reflect on Scotland’s favourite beverage. Finally, we celebrate the 70th birthday of Dennis the Menace and reminisce about the era of the weekly comic.</strong></p>

This week we explore the animated films of Norman McLaren who counted Pablo Picasso amongst his greatest fans. Everything stops for tea as we reflect on Scotland’s favourite beverage. Finally, we celebrate the 70th birthday of Dennis the Menace and reminisce about the era of the weekly comic.

Episode 27 | Film clips, cuppas and comics.

In Scotland, when friends get together they blether. When those friends happen to be Scottish Blue Badge Tourist Guides you can be sure that the country they are so passionate about will be right at the heart of their discussions.

Contemporary and historical; culinary and cultural; reminiscence and anecdote - from accommodation to zoos, the chat will range across the entire alphabet of topics and issues that are live and happening in Scotland right now.

We hope that you’ll join us - there’s nothing to beat a right good blether!

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In Scotland, when friends get together they blether. When those friends happen to be Scottish Blue Badge Tourist Guides you can be sure that the country they are so passionate about will be right at the heart of their discussions. Contemporary and historical; culinary and cultural; reminiscence and anecdote - from accommodation to zoos, the chat will range across the entire alphabet of topics and issues that are live and happening in Scotland right now. We hope that you’ll join us - there’s nothing to beat a right good blether!

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