Professor Nick Higgins: How did you end up here? Part One

A short audio documentary on how RangersTV has expanded its coverage in season 2020/21 to help bridge the gap for fans who have been unable make it into the stadium. Made as an example to students at the University of Stirling who would make similar pieces on businesses making their way through the Pandemic. With sincere thanks to David Melvin, Stuart Govan, James Bisgrove, Emma Dodds & Colin Shaw.

Musician Paul McGeechan talks about his long career in the music industry, from early bands 'Friends Again' and 'Love and Money' to his latest work creating epic soundscapes under the 'Starless' banner. He also discusses his moves into sound production and academia. The music featured is: Spellbound - Starless Calvary - Friends Again Calvary - Starless Ailein Duinn (1957) - Starless Avalanche - Love and Money Settling Mist - Starless Starless - Starless

Liverpudlian Bill Harry bore witness to the explosion of music in the city in the late 50's and early 60's, documenting the rise of bands such as Gerry and the Pacemakers and of course The Beatles. A scene he named 'Mersey Beat' before founding a newspaper of the same name. He was also the first to publish his friend John Lennon's poems and stories which were later released as books. He later worked in PR with bands such as Pink Floyd and The Kinks. This is an interview I did with him in 2008, shortly before Liverpool hosted the MTV Music Awards as part of it's year as European City of Culture.

Stuart Hepburn talks to me about his life as an actor, writer and director involved in some of the most iconic titles in television and theatre as well as his work with University Students.

Suzy Angus: How did you end up here? by Life stories by Jamie Hare

Broadcaster, Journalist and Lecturer Karen Morgan talks about how she ended up in her current position at the University of Stirling. Building on her passion for journalism to work for many of the UK's largest broadcasters before starting her own companies and moving into education.

Artist and researcher discusses her career, from art school to a remote studio on the Isle of Arran. She also addresses her thoughts after completing her Phd as an older woman and wondering what comes next. Her website is here http://alisonbell.co.uk The film we talked about during our discussion can be found here: https://vimeo.com/153774968

Professor Nick Higgins talks to Jamie about his success at the box office, and his desire to continue to learn and move into new areas of filmmaking.

Part 1 of Jamie's chart with Professor Nick Higgins who takes us from his childhood in Glasgow to becoming the Director of the University of the West of Scotland's Creative Media Academy.

In part 2 Songwriter, Broadcaster & Lecturer Davie Scott talks us through his journey from collaborating with other songwriters to inspiring the next generation.