21 episodes

Scots authors and publishers Kay Hutchison and Richard Dikstra explore the stories behind great books with invited special guests.
From books about the Clyde to stories about photographers, musicians and writers.

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Scots authors and publishers Kay Hutchison and Richard Dikstra explore the stories behind great books with invited special guests.
From books about the Clyde to stories about photographers, musicians and writers.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Stormy Weather - Waverley - Special Edition

    Stormy Weather - Waverley - Special Edition

    Award Winning Series. In the series Tim Dunn, transport historian and enthusiast, celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.
    This extended edition PS Waverley edition celebrates the world's only remaining sea-going paddle steamer.
    The Waverley story is the first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history. 
    This episode includes extended interviews with some of the people that work tirelessly, day in and day out, to keep Waverley sailing.
    For more information on Waverley visit https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk
    Other Stormy Weather episodes include :

    PS Medway Queen PS Kingswear Castle MV Balmoral TS Queen Mary
    Stormy Weather was inspired by the book Hurricane Hutch's Top 10 Ships of the Clyde. https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/

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    • 24 min
    Stormy Weather - Queen Mary

    Stormy Weather - Queen Mary

    Tim Dunn transport historian and enthusiast celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.
    The first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history.
    The final episode of the series features the TS Queen Mary. She's the only Clyde Steamer ever to return to the Clyde. Tim discovers a story of renewal and reinvention of a ship that always meant glamour and sophistication and a key part of Glasgow’s cultural heritage. Recorded as she lay berthed beside the Glasgow Science Centre without engines and awaiting a full internal refit. The Princess Royal recently announced she will sail again and become a skills and training academy. It’s a complete reimagining of her role as she enters her 10th decade in 2023.
    Stormy Weather tells the story of five iconic ships:

    PS Waverley PS Medway Queen PS Kingswear Castle MV Balmoral TS Queen Mary
    The series was inspired by the book Hurricane Hutch's Top 10 Ships of the Clyde.
    https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/hurricane-hutchs-top-10-ships-of-the-clyde/

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    • 15 min
    Stormy Weather - Balmoral

    Stormy Weather - Balmoral

    Tim Dunn transport historian and enthusiast celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.
    The first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history.
    The MV Balmoral is Britain's most well travelled excursion ship, having visited more ports, piers and docks than any other ship of its type. Tim meets Trustees and Volunteers to find out why they want to get her sailing again.
    Terry Sylvester, a Vice President of the PSPS, also explains how the Waverley and the Balmoral at one time came to work together.
    Stormy Weather tells the story of five iconic ships:

    PS Waverley PS Medway Queen PS Kingswear Castle MV Balmoral TS Queen Mary
    The series was inspired by the book Hurricane Hutch's Top 10 Ships of the Clyde.
    https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/hurricane-hutchs-top-10-ships-of-the-clyde/

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    • 15 min
    Stormy Weather - Kingswear Castle

    Stormy Weather - Kingswear Castle

    Tim Dunn transport historian and enthusiast celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.
    The first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history.
    PS Kingswear Castle is the last coal fired paddle steamer in the UK. Tim talked with John Megoran (Captain and General Manager for over 30 years) as he discovers this iconic ship undergoing a major rebuild ahead of her 100th anniversary. We also find out about the unique part ship with the Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company.
    Stormy Weather tells the story of five iconic ships:

    PS Waverley PS Medway Queen PS Kingswear Castle MV Balmoral TS Queen Mary
    The series was inspired by the book Hurricane Hutch's Top 10 Ships of the Clyde.
    https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/hurricane-hutchs-top-10-ships-of-the-clyde/

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    • 15 min
    Stormy Weather - Medway Queen

    Stormy Weather - Medway Queen

    Tim Dunn transport historian and enthusiast celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.
    The first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history.
    PS Medway Queen was the Heroine of Dunkirk, famously saving over 7,000 men. Pam Bathurst takes up the story.
    Tim also discusses with social historian Kathryn Ferry why excursion cruising became so popular across the UK.
    Stormy Weather tells the story of five iconic ships:

    PS Waverley PS Medway Queen PS Kingswear Castle MV Balmoral TS Queen Mary
    The series was inspired by the book Hurricane Hutch's Top 10 Ships of the Clyde.
    https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/hurricane-hutchs-top-10-ships-of-the-clyde/

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    • 15 min
    Stormy Weather - Waverley

    Stormy Weather - Waverley

    Tim Dunn transport historian and enthusiast celebrates Britain's coastal cruising heritage.
    The first of five inspiring stories of ships that still play an important part in our maritime history.
    PS Waverley is the world's last ocean going paddle steamer and recently celebrated 75 years of service.
    Stormy Weather tells the story of five iconic ships:

    PS Waverley PS Medway Queen PS Kingswear Castle MV Balmoral TS Queen Mary
    The series was inspired by the book Hurricane Hutch's Top 10 Ships of the Clyde.
    https://bellemedia.co.uk/books/hurricane-hutchs-top-10-ships-of-the-clyde/

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    • 15 min

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