London Scots Podcast with Victor Pilard

From the Fringes of Edinburgh to the Heart of London FilmIn this episode of the London Scots, host Ed McCabe sits down with Victor Pillard, a Scottish-French filmmaker and actor who recently made the "big smoke" his home.Victor shares his unique journey of being born and raised in Juniper Green by French parents who moved to Scotland for work in the publishing industry. We dive into the fascinating dynamics of a bilingual household—where Victor and his brother would famously reply to their mother’s French in English—and how moving to university sparked a newfound appreciation for his heritage.The Academic Path: Victor discusses his time studying Modern History and Film Studies at St Andrews before heading to Paris for a rigorous two-year Masters at Sciences Po.A Career Pivot: From the exploding world of video game marketing during the pandemic to taking a "leap of faith" into the UK film industry.Life in London: Why Victor chose Haringey as his base, the hustle of freelancing as a production assistant, and the rapid-fire networking that led to him teaching film workshops at the British Red Cross.The Acting Grind: A look at the reality of the industry, from commercial work to a potential upcoming appearance on a BBC show.Podcast Tips: Victor and Ed discuss the "curse" of social media and the liberating power of deleting apps to regain control of your time.Whether you’re a fellow Scot in London, an aspiring filmmaker, or just curious about the intersection of French and Scottish culture, Victor’s story is a testament to the energy and opportunity found in the city’s creative scene.Enjoying the show? Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!Inside This Episode:

From 'lang toun' Kirkaldy, via St. Andrew's to London. Mike tells us of growing up in a small town, going to a smaller one as he heads to uni, before ending up in London in the Olympic year 2012. Based in southwest Wimbledon, we hear about his (not-so-secret) passion. Follow him @mikefromfife/ on Instagram.@LicenceToCeillidh provides the wonderful music

Born and raised in Dumbarton, Susan Pym shares vivid memories of growing up with the smell of malt drifting through the air every Wednesday. When London came calling, she and her husband made the move south, where Susan found a new sense of community through the Church of Scotland. In this episode, she chats about life between two worlds and gives us an insider’s look at the St Andrew’s Book Festival in London.

Moving from the South of Glasgow to Uni and then to London to work in Advertising. We hear about her career break that became an adventure of a lifetime. Now back in London, Suzi works as a freelancer in TV on all sorts of shows, including The Traitors. Oh, and there's an app tip that will get you cheap/free coffee.

Moving from the South of Glasgow to Uni and then to London to work in Advertising. We hear about her career break that became an adventure of a lifetime. Now back in London, Suzi works as a freelancer in TV on all sorts of shows, including The Traitors. Oh, and there's an app tip that will get you cheap/free coffee.

Nina tells us about growing up in Linlithgow and then Falkirk, before heading to Oz as a swim teacher, living the high life in Melbourne before coming back to London. Student life at a new University studying something that can't be pronounced after 3 gin and tonics. Oh, and check out her cool app recommendation.

In this episode of the London Scots podcast, Siobhan Harley shares her unique journey from Glasgow to London (via Florida, Nashville, San Francisco and New York). We hear about her newfound passion for golf, her interest in natural wine, and why someone in her house is living the life of Riley. She treats us to a killer ap function on her [hone. One that many of us need.

Having moved about Scotland, Leah heads to London with her twin sister. Netball, marathon running, work and socialising are all wrapped up. Enjoy!

From Glasgow to London we chat about the delights of Chiswick, Drama in Schools, Woven in Words and two special photographers.

Join us as we journey from the picturesque town of Callander to the bustling streets of London, with a stop in Edinburgh. In this episode, we dive into Callum's experiences studying abroad, travel adventures, and passion for football. Discover the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way, and gain insights into how travel can shape one's perspective on life and education. Whether you're a seasoned traveller or planning your first trip, this conversation is packed with inspiration and practical advice!