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The Herald Scotland
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Greg Hemphill and Nicola Sturgeon among Wigtown headliners
The couple, who present Jules and Greg's Wild Swim, will discuss their new guide to wild swimming in Scotland. Ex-First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, BBC News presenter Reeta Chakrabarti, former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, Del Amitri frontman Justin Currie, and BBC Antiques Road Trip star James Braxton will also feature. The festival, which will run from September 26th to October 5th, will feature more than 200 events and activities up and down the Galloway coast. Bibliophiles will be treated to author talks, wild-swimming, night walks, and garden saunas, as well as writing workshops and live music. Other guests include Scots language poet Len Pennie, broadcaster Louise Minchin, Professor John McKay, and novelist Lucy Ribchester, as well as The Herald's Vicky Allan, who will lead a mass wild-swim. The former First Minister will appear 'in conversation' with former Newsnight presenter Gavin Esler, and is expected to speak about her highly anticipated memoir Frankly, which will debut at the Edinburgh International Book Festival this month. Nimmo said: 'We've always loved the sound of Wigtown Book Festival and now we finally get to go. We're really looking forward to it. 'It's such a great line-up of authors, and there's so much more going on even beyond the book events. Plus the Galloway coast is so beautiful, we'll doubtless be off for a swim while we're there.' Adrian Turpin, the festival's outgoing Creative Director, added: 'Wigtown gives audiences the chance to enjoy famous names, new writers, great storytelling, big ideas and colourful characters in intimate surroundings at the heart of Scotland's National Book Town. 'The festival prides itself on being friendly, laid-back, full of surprises and intensely curious. Dive and and you never know what you will find." Despite a population of less than 1,000, Wigtown hosts 15 bookshops and book-related businesses, and has been known as 'Scotland's National Book Town' since 1998.
Daily Record
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to appear at 2025 Wigtown Book Festival
Comedians Julie Wilson Nimmo and Greg Hemphill and Del Amitri frontman Justin Currie will also be appearing at Scotland's Book Town. Nicola Sturgeon is heading to this year's Wigtown Book Festival. The former First Minister will be in conversation with Gavin Esler in Scotland's Book Town to talk about her new memoir Frankly. Another highlight of the festival, which runs from September 26 to October 5 – will be comedians Julie Wilson Nimmo and Greg Hemphill. The couple will be closing the festival with a discussion about their new guide to wild swimming in Scotland, which accompanies their BBC TV series Jules and Greg's Wild Swim. Balamory star Julie said: 'We've always loved the sound of Wigtown Book Festival and now we finally get to go. We're really looking forward to it. 'It's such a great line-up of authors, and there's so much more going on even beyond the book events. Plus the Galloway coast is so beautiful, we'll doubtless be off for a swim while we're there.' There will be more than 200 events as part of the festival and other well known names set to appear are Del Amitri frontman Justin Curie, former chancellor Jeremy Hunt, broadcasters Reeta Chakrabarti and Louise Minchin and stand-ups Helen Lederer and Robin Ince. The festival's outgoing creative director, Adrian Turpin, said: 'Wigtown gives audiences the chance to enjoy famous names, new writers, great storytelling, big ideas and colourful characters in intimate surroundings at the heart of Scotland's National Book Town. 'The festival prides itself on being friendly, laid-back, full of surprises and intensely curious. Dive and you never know what you will find.' The programme, announced this week, also includes Rory-Cellan Jones telling the heart-warming story of how he adopted Sophie, the Romanian rescue dog; TV antiques expert James Braxton with adventures from the auction room; former newsreader and foreign reporter John Suchet explores his lifelong love affair with Beethoven; and the presenter of the BBC's The Big Scottish Book Club, Damian Barr, tells the extraordinary story of the love affair between 'the two Roberts', Scottish artists Colquhoun and Macbryde. There will also be a strong focus on new Scottish writing and appearances from some of the UK's most acclaimed non-fiction writers including Anne Sebba, Lucy Hughes-Hallett, Kate Summerscale, Andrew Lownie, Suzanne O'Sullivan and Horatio Clare. The winners of the Wigtown Poetry Prizes and the Anne Brown Essay Prize for Scotland will be announced during the festival, while Professor Sir John Kay will deliver the James Mirrlees lecture, in honour of the Galloway-born Nobel Prize-winner. The festival's offering also includes a strong young adult programme, supported by The Holywood Trust, and Big Wig, its dedicated children's festival.
Scotsman
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Jules & Greg at the Bookface Sip & Swaps
A dook and a book with the iconic couple and tickets on sale via Eventbrite: Monday, June 30 at 7pm for the events in Glasgow this October. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... They've done the telly. They've braved freezing seas. They've been entertaining us for decades. Now, Jules and Greg – aka Julie Wilson Nimmo and Greg Hemphill – are heading indoors (and into clothes that dry properly) for two special Bookface events in celebration of their new book: Jules & Greg's Wild Swim. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Based on their hit BBC series, the book is full of personal stories, swim spots, practical tips, and honest chat about the life-changing joys of cold-water swimming Jules & Greg's Wild Swim There are two chances to catch them on Sunday 19 October: Morning Event – Glaschu, 10am–12pm • Coffee, croissants and fizz • A relaxed Q&A with Jules & Greg Jules & Greg • Signed copies available to buy • Energising, bookish chat before your Sunday kicks off Afternoon Event – Saints of Ingram, 3–6pm • A live Q&A with Jules & Greg (dry, but still wild) • A 300-book swap – bring up to 4 books to trade • A couple of drinks included in your ticket • Chatty, relaxed vibes – come solo or with pals What started as a lockdown hobby became a way of life. The show revealed a side of Jules and Greg we'd never seen – themselves. No characters, no scripts, just a fabulous couple embracing the cold, the calm and the chaos of open water. Now they're swapping lochs for literary events, and you're invited. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Tickets go on sale Monday 30 June at 7pm. Mark it, set a reminder, or stick it to your fridge.
Glasgow Times
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Greg Hemphill news, interviews and updates on the actor
Hemphill was born in Springburn and spent much of his childhood in Canada before returning to Glasgow when he was 18 to study at the University of Glasgow in 1988. He first made waves with Kiernan with their sketch show Chewin' the Fat, which he co-wrote and performed. Read on for all the latest Greg Hemphill news, interviews and updates. Latest Greg Hemphill news As reported by the Glasgow Times, here is a selection of the latest Greg Hemphill news stories. Still Game star makes exciting career announcement Scot Squad and Still Game stars take the plunge for new series Still Game's Jack and Victor to meet fans in Glasgow How old is Greg Hemphill? Hemphill is 55 years old. He was born in Springburn, Glasgow, on December 14, 1969. Greg Hemphill's wife Greg Hemphill is married to actress Julie Wilson Nimmo and they have two sons together. Nimmo is famous for playing Miss Hoolie in Balamory. Greg Hemphill and Julie Wilson Nimmo (Image: BBC) They renewed their vows earlier this year after being married for 25 years. The couple announced on Instagram in May that they are releasing a book titled Jules & Greg's Wild Swim: The deep dive companion to the hit TV series. The book has been described as an accessible guide for anyone who is interested in wild swimming. What TV shows has Greg Hemphill been in? Hemphill is well known as the co-creator of Still Game and Chewin the Fat. He also wrote and directed the 2014 comedy Gasping, which received the Best Short Film nomination at the BAFTA Award Scotland. Last year, he appeared in a six-part sitcom called Dinosaur, which was shot in Glasgow. It tells the story of an autistic woman whose sister gets engaged after only six weeks. Greg Hemphill Deadpool Greg Hemphill played a barman in the film Deadpool & Wolverine. In the trailer, his character says to Wolverine: 'I told you, you're not welcome here, you're not welcome anywhere. Now get the f*** out of my bar.' Greg Hemphill and Ford Kiernan Hemphill and Kiernan created the iconic Still Game as a one-act stage play in 1997. The comedy duo played pensioners Jack Jarvis and Victor McDaid, characters based on their wildly popular series, Chewin' The Fat. Still Game's Jack and Victor (Image: Archives) Still Game was picked up originally as a six-part series on BBC Scotland. It ran from 2002 to 2007, before returning after a nine-year break for three more series from 2016 to 2019. Kiernan and Hemphill appeared in The All-Star Euros Sketch Show in 2024 alongside Two Doors Down's Jonathan Watson and Grado. The special one-off show involved sketches that mixed audience favourites with brand-new characters to get viewers excited for the Euros 2024 last summer. Will Still Game return? Ford Kiernan, who played Jack Jarvis, confirmed in a social media post that 'no film' is being created. This comes after rumours were circulated that the iconic sitcom will be returning as a 'film'. Kiernan addressed the rumour, calling it 'crap' in a TikTok video.
Irish Independent
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
What to watch on TV and streaming today: Eurovision, Time Lock and Untold
Eurovision Song Contest RTÉ2, 8pm The first semi-final takes place in Basel, Switzerland. Emmy, who is representing Ireland, appears in the second semi, which can be seen at the same time on Thursday, after which the line-up for Saturday's final will be complete. Jules and Greg's Wild Swim BBC Two, 8.30pm The last episode sees Julie Wilson Nimmo and Greg Hemphill travel to Mull, where they swim in Tobermory harbour. They also visit Iona before rounding things off on a deserted Hebridean beach. Change Your Mind, Change Your Life with Matt and Emma Willis BBC One, 11.50pm & 12.40am Four-part documentary in which the married couple follow a range of people from all walks of life and backgrounds as they explore the possible benefits of working with a therapist for the first time. Time Lock Film4, 11am Tough crime thriller featuring an early role for a young Sean Connery. The plot concerns a youngster who is accidentally trapped in a bank vault, and the race against time to free him before he runs out of air. Robert Beatty, Lee Patterson and Betty McDowall head the cast. Untold: The Liver King Netflix, streaming now By ritualistically horsing into raw meat on social media, The Liver King created an enterprise around supplements. And he supposedly had the muscles to show it. How did he get so enormous...? Speaking of ripped physiques: in the week following WrestleMania, last night saw WWE superstars seeking retribution against past opponents and beginning new rivalries. Even Cena isn't safe. ADVERTISEMENT Bad Thoughts Netflix, streaming now If you fancy Black Mirror vibes but with bloody slapstick humour, this collection of wildly disturbing stories pushes the boundaries of decency in ways only Tom Segura could conjure. Expect tales from a country music star who mines people's misery in exchange for spoiled prawns, a tortured barista, and lots of other delightful weirdness. Speaking of which, a new volume of Love, Death and Robots lands on Thursday. A Deadly American Marriage Netflix, streaming now The story of Jason Corbett and Molly Martens was always going to be made into a Netflix documentary. Corbett, a widower, got married in 2008 to Martens, his Tennessee au pair. They left Ireland to start over in North Carolina with his kids, Jack and Sarah. Their story took a dark turn in August 2015, when Molly and her dad, former FBI agent Thomas Martens, were in an altercation resulting in Jason's death. Molly later entered a no-contest plea, claiming self-defence, while Thomas was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in 2023. After their 2024 prison release, uncertainty remained about certain facets. Directed by Jessica Burgess and Jenny Popplewell, this documentary includes exclusive interviews providing insight into the divergent perspectives of those involved, leaving some grappling with the question of: 'Who was the real victim?' And, given Jack and Sarah's unbelievably brave contributions, the answer to that would be: the kids. Narrated by Phoebe Fleabag Waller-Bridge, this marvellous mash-up chronicles being killed by a lover, losing yourself in Mexico, spotting a unicorn, befriending a competitive quilter, exploring our connection with aliens, and extra Tracy Morgan. This is how all nature documentaries ought to be produced from now on. For those unfamiliar with Marquee TV, it's your global streaming platform for the arts. This 60-minute film, narrated by Fiona Shaw (Bad Sisters, Harry Potter, plus too many more to mention), sees internationally acclaimed choreographers compete for dance's version of the Oscars. The Match Netflix, streaming now
