Our Lives with Michelle McManus

BBC Radio Scotland
  • 3.7 (3)
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Michelle McManus gathers together a whole host of stories which reflect contemporary Scotland. Upbeat, positive and inspirational, giving us energy to face the week ahead.

  1. 10/15/2022

    The Non Binary Wrestler, the Yarn Bomber, and the Protest Musician.

    Brandon is a non binary wrestler known as London Love Lust. Caroline yarn bombs Nairn's post boxes, and Kapil's music highlights issues of honour violence, caste and disability.

    28 min

  2. 10/08/2022

    The Pet Finder, The Eco-Artist, and The Clutha Survivor

    After the Clutha helicopter crash, Michael struggled with PTSD, and now he supports trauma survivors. Katie finds missing pets. Scott encourages locals to protect wildlife.

    28 min

  3. 10/01/2022

    The Bodyguard, sewing2gether All Nations, and Knockengorroch

    Alan the bodyguard teaches personal safety to women. Gabi and Corinne bring refugees together through sewing. Katch runs the Knockengorroch festival on the land where she was born.

    28 min

  4. 09/24/2022

    The Singing Meditator, The Ultra Triathlon Winner, and The Foula Filmmaker

    Britain's Got Talent singing star Edward learns to meditate. Eilidh wins the Norseman ultra triathlon. Gareth returns to the remote island of Foula where he grew up.

    28 min

  5. 09/17/2022

    The Walrus Chaser, The Rainbow Family, and a Passion for Vintage

    Nicola and Heather decide to start a family and turn to their friend Scott. Tragic O'Hara becomes a professional Walrus Chaser, and Rachel opens her own vintage clothing shop.

    28 min

  6. 09/10/2022

    The Outdoor Community Organiser, The Tiny Home Renovator and The Rock Photographer

    Roberto is living the dream photographing the world's biggest rock stars. Maryanne reconnects families with nature. YouTuber George restores a tiny house in his home village.

    28 min

  7. 09/03/2022

    A Green Face, Glassblowing, and Shiatsu for Kids

    Rachel becomes a green faced star on TikTok. Natalie's first book Mak the Dragon teaches shiatsu to children. Armed police officer William makes floral glass paperweights.

    28 min

  8. 08/27/2022

    Tumbleweed to Typewriters, The Autistic Hijabi Farmer, and Rainbow Valley

    Abby-Leigh's love of cows leads to a career in farming. Inspired by her daughter, Angela runs Rainbow Valley. Tom shares their passion for typewriters and a letter from Tom Hanks.

    28 min
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3.7
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3 Ratings

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Michelle McManus gathers together a whole host of stories which reflect contemporary Scotland. Upbeat, positive and inspirational, giving us energy to face the week ahead.

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