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Shelf Isolation - Episode Guide

Season 1

Mark Bonnar

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: May 3, 2020

Mark Bonnar

From books to box sets and music to movies, Damian Barr talks to actor Mark Bonnar to get his recommendations on what to read, watch and listen to during lockdown.

Denise Mina

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: May 10, 2020

Denise Mina

Damian Barr meet with some famous Scottish names to get their tips on what to read, watch and listen to iduring lockdown. This episode sees Damian talking to crime writer Denise Mina.

Greg Hemphill

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: May 17, 2020

Greg Hemphill

Damian Barr talks to Still Game star Greg Hemphill about the best books, music and movies to keep your spirits up while stuck indoors.

Kirsty Wark

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: May 24, 2020

Kirsty Wark

Damian Barr talks to Kirsty Wark about what she is watching, reading and listening to in lockdown. From Bob Dylan to The Thick of It and the poems of Kathleen Jamie, Kirsty talks about the books, music and TV shows which have been giving her cultural inspiration.

Alan Cumming

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: May 31, 2020

Alan Cumming

From books to box sets and music to movies, Damian Barr talks to Alan Cumming about his cultural inspiration during lockdown and his passion for Lauren Bacall and Robert Burns.

Season 2

Douglas Stuart

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Feb 28, 2021

Douglas Stuart

Damian Barr chats to writer Douglas Stuart about his Booker prize-winning novel Shuggie Bain, before delving into what Douglas has been watching, reading and listening to.

Lorraine Kelly

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Mar 7, 2021

Lorraine Kelly

Damian Barr chats to Lorraine Kelly about what she's watching, reading and listening to. From David Bowie to Marian Keyes and the reality series Below Deck, Lorraine shares the TV, music and books she recommends for a bit of escapism.

Iain Stirling

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Mar 14, 2021

Iain Stirling

Damian Barr chats to Iain Stirling about what he has been watching, reading and listening to. From Akala and Frightened Rabbit, to 90s hit film Good Will Hunting, Iain reveals his favourite books, films and music.

Ian Rankin

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Mar 21, 2021

Ian Rankin

From classics to recent finds, crime writer Ian Rankin talks to Damian Barr about the books, films and music he has been enjoying. Among his picks are the latest Jenni Fagan novel, a classic 80s DeNiro film and the new James Yorkston album.

Fern Brady

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Mar 28, 2021

Fern Brady

Damian Barr chats to comedian Fern Brady about the books, films and music she has been enjoying. From Will Storr and Kim Noble, to Russell T Davies's hit series It's a Sin, we discover her top picks.

Alex Norton

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2021

Alex Norton

Two Doors Down star Alex Norton joins Damian to offer some cultural guidance. From classic sci-fi film Forbidden Planet to Aly Bain's Transatlantic Sessions, we discover what he loves to read, watch and listen to.

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