Burns Banter - A fresh look at Robert Burns
Did you know that Robert Burns was the first person to feature on a Coca Cola bottle? Or that a book of his poems has orbited the earth 217 times? And he NEVER signed his name as Rabbie? This is a modern and light hearted look at the life and works of Robert Burns; poems explained; myths busted; songs sung and stories told. Listen, laugh, and maybe even learn something new with Alastair Turnbull and guests.
Podcasting since 2023 • 32 episodes
Burns Banter - A fresh look at Robert Burns
Latest Episodes
Burns Banter S2 Ep11 - Dumfries
In this episode Robert leaves Ellisland farm and moves to Dumfries. We look at his work as an excise officer and a famous incident involving Robert attacking a smugglers Schooner on the Solway Firth. I also look at Roberts visit to Edinburgh to...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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20:35
Burns Banter S2 Ep10 - The Ellisland Years
In this episode Robert has moved from Edinburgh To Ellisland Farm, which is by the banks of the river Nith, about 6 and a half miles north of Dumfries. He has become a farmer again, as well as an Excise Officer.How does he do this? it i...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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29:54
Burns Banter S2 Ep9 - Big Decisions
What does Robert Do after the the fame of being a great Poet in Edinburgh and touring around Scotland?He has to make some big decisions about his future. In this episode of Burns Banter I look at five things that influence his decisions...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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18:59
Burns Banter S2 Ep8 - Touring around Scotland
It is 1787, Robert Burns has published the second edition of his poems, now known as 'The Edinburgh Edition'. He has sold the rights to all of his poems to William Creech and he needs to write some more....What does he do?He goe...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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44:10
Burns Banter S2 Ep7 - The Edinburgh Edition
In this episode I talk about Robert Burns journey to Edinburgh to produce a second volume of his book 'Poems Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect'. I also talk about the reception he received when he arrived in Edinburgh, how he published the book, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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