Acting
Eddi Reader
Born August 29, 1959 · Glasgow, Scotland (age 66)
Scottish singer-songwriter Eddi Reader MBE was born Sadenia Reader on 29th August, 1959 in Glasgow, the eldest of seven children. Starting out as a busker on Sauchiehall Street, she became a backing singer and session vocalist for Annie Lennox, Alison Moyet, Billy MacKenzie and The Waterboys, before forming Fairground Attraction and scoring a big hit with 1988's Perfect. Following the band's spli…
Known For
Me and Orson Welles · 2008Me and Orson Welles
★ 6.42008
MovieDramaHistory
New York, 1937. A teenager hired to star in Orson Welles' production of Julius Caesar becomes attracted to a career-driven production assistant.
Your Cheatin' Heart · 1990Your Cheatin' Heart
★ 8.01990
MovieMusicComedy
In this fondly remembered mini series John Byrne, creator of Tutti Frutti, explores the country music scene in an unsentimental portrait of Glaswegian life and culture. Local food and wine correspondent Frank McClusky falls in love with waitress Cissie Crouch. Unfortunately for him, she’s the wife of a convict, who is serving time for a crime he didn’t commit. As Frank’s life becomes more embroiled with Cissie’s he goes on a mission to track down the guilty men.
Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl · 2001Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl
★ 10.02001
MovieMusicDocumentary
A documentary tribute to the singer/songwriter who died on 18th December, 2000.
Burns by the Lagan · 2019Burns by the Lagan
2019
Movie
A celebration in music of the Bard, Rabbie Burns, to mark Burns Night. Phil Cunningham, one of Scotland's most acclaimed traditional musicians, leads a star-studded line-up from the Titanic Building in Belfast. Scottish stars Aly Bain and Eddi Reader feature, alongside local talent Cup O'Joe, Andrew Calderwood and the Ulster-Scots Juvenile Pipe Band.
Fairground Attraction – Full House · 2005Fairground Attraction – Full House
2005
MovieMusic
St Andrew’s Day at the BBC · 2021St Andrew’s Day at the BBC
★ 6.52021
MovieMusic
Enjoy a collection of the best of Scottish rock and pop drawn from the BBC archives to celebrate St Andrew's Day, including performances by Texas, Travis, Lulu, Emeli Sande and Deacon Blue.
Question Time · 1979Question Time
★ 5.91979
Series
This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as well as other public figures who answer pre-selected questions put to them by a carefully selected audience.
The BRIT Awards · 1977The BRIT Awards
★ 10.01977
Series
The biggest night in the British music calendar, the BRIT Awards celebrate the biggest successes in music & promote new talent.
Movies
Me and Orson Welles · 2008Me and Orson Welles
★ 6.42008
MovieDramaHistory
New York, 1937. A teenager hired to star in Orson Welles' production of Julius Caesar becomes attracted to a career-driven production assistant.
Your Cheatin' Heart · 1990Your Cheatin' Heart
★ 8.01990
MovieMusicComedy
In this fondly remembered mini series John Byrne, creator of Tutti Frutti, explores the country music scene in an unsentimental portrait of Glaswegian life and culture. Local food and wine correspondent Frank McClusky falls in love with waitress Cissie Crouch. Unfortunately for him, she’s the wife of a convict, who is serving time for a crime he didn’t commit. As Frank’s life becomes more embroiled with Cissie’s he goes on a mission to track down the guilty men.
Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl · 2001Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl
★ 10.02001
MovieMusicDocumentary
A documentary tribute to the singer/songwriter who died on 18th December, 2000.
Burns by the Lagan · 2019Burns by the Lagan
2019
Movie
A celebration in music of the Bard, Rabbie Burns, to mark Burns Night. Phil Cunningham, one of Scotland's most acclaimed traditional musicians, leads a star-studded line-up from the Titanic Building in Belfast. Scottish stars Aly Bain and Eddi Reader feature, alongside local talent Cup O'Joe, Andrew Calderwood and the Ulster-Scots Juvenile Pipe Band.
Fairground Attraction – Full House · 2005Fairground Attraction – Full House
2005
MovieMusic
St Andrew’s Day at the BBC · 2021St Andrew’s Day at the BBC
★ 6.52021
MovieMusic
Enjoy a collection of the best of Scottish rock and pop drawn from the BBC archives to celebrate St Andrew's Day, including performances by Texas, Travis, Lulu, Emeli Sande and Deacon Blue.
TV Shows
Question Time · 1979Question Time
★ 5.91979
Series
This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least the three major political parties as well as other public figures who answer pre-selected questions put to them by a carefully selected audience.
The BRIT Awards · 1977The BRIT Awards
★ 10.01977
Series
The biggest night in the British music calendar, the BRIT Awards celebrate the biggest successes in music & promote new talent.
Icons of Football · 2023Icons of Football
2023
SeriesDocumentary
The incredible stories of how some of Scottish football’s biggest stars made their names on the pitch... and off it.
Your Cheatin' Heart · 1990Your Cheatin' Heart
★ 6.01990
SeriesComedyDrama
In this fondly remembered mini series John Byrne, creator of Tutti Frutti, explores the country music scene in an unsentimental portrait of Glaswegian life and culture. Local food and wine correspondent Frank McClusky falls in love with waitress Cissie Crouch. Unfortunately for him, she’s the wife of a convict, who is serving time for a crime he didn’t commit. As Frank’s life becomes more embroiled with Cissie’s he goes on a mission to track down the guilty men.
Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland · 2018Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland
★ 8.42018
SeriesDocumentary
Two-part series with intimate interviews with Billy Connolly, providing unique insight into the early influences and motivations that made this comedy legend the man he is today.