Meet Me at the Museum

Brian Cox at the Scottish National Gallery

<p>Actor Brian Cox shares some of his favourite works of art at the Scottish National Gallery with fellow Dundonian actor Ava Hickey. The two explore some of the most iconic paintings in Scotland’s art collection, meet the Monarch of the Glen, and discuss their shared experiences of making creative work during the pandemic. As they look at work by artists from Rembrandt through to Dundee’s John Duncan, they consider how different art forms influence their own work as actors – and hear some fascinating insights from curators at the gallery.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Notes:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>Audio clips from Scenes for Survival are featured courtesy of National Theatre of Scotland.&nbsp;</p><br><p>You can watch Brian and Ava’s scenes at:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p><a href="https://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/scenes-for-survival" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">nationaltheatrescotland.com/events/scenes-for-survival</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>Credit: Scenes for Survival was delivered by National Theatre of Scotland, Screen Scotland, BBC Arts’ Culture in Quarantine project and Scotland’s leading theatre venues and companies, with support from Hopscotch Films, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Coming soon: Meet Me at the Museum - series 7

Join us for series 7 of Meet Me at the Museum from 14 April, where our star presenters discover fascinating stories at some of their favourite museums across the UK. Join actor Brian Cox at the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh; Derry Girls’ Siobhan McSweeney at the Wellcome Collection in London; actor and comedian Isy Suttie at Creswell Crags in Worksop, and many more. Be the first to hear every episode: follow Meet Me at the Museum wherever you get your podcasts.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Mark Radcliffe at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

<p>Broadcaster and musician Mark Radcliffe takes his friend and bandmate Paul Langley to the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, where they explore how the ‘rainy city’ has been a place of ideas and invention through time. As they take a deep dive into an exhibition about one of Manchester’s most famous outputs, Factory Records, they discuss how the iconic record label is intertwined with the city’s industrial heritage and a long history of creative thinkers, scientists and innovators.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Notes:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>The exhibition Use Hearing Protection: The Early Years of Factory Records is at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester, until 3 January 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>This recording features two tracks by Mark and Paul’s band UNE, Folie and Waldeinsamkeit.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Deborah Frances-White and Russell Tovey at the Design Museum

<p>Comedian and host of The Guilty Feminist podcast Deborah Frances-White takes her pal, the actor and Talk Art podcast co-host Russell Tovey, to the Design Museum in London, where they explore how art and design are integrated into the way we live. Together they discover how great pieces of design can become iconic and how today’s designers are working to tackle throwaway culture by pioneering sustainability. They even get the chance to peek behind-the-scenes, with an exclusive tour of the museum’s collection store – not normally open to the public.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>Notes:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>The exhibition Waste Age: What Can Design Do? is on now until 20 February 2022.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>The Amy Winehouse exhibition, Amy: Beyond the Stage, opens on 26 November 2021.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Caleb Azumah Nelson at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

<p>Writer and photographer Caleb Azumah Nelson visits Bristol Museum &amp; Art Gallery with his partner, theatre-maker and poet Esme Allman. Together they encounter art that speaks to Bristol’s radical history, explore an exhibition of work by one of their favourite artists, Ghanaian photographer James Barnor, and discover how a project led by the museum’s Young Collective has brought fresh new perspectives to the museum’s collection.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Notes:&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>The exhibition James Barnor: Ghanaian Modernist is at Bristol Museum &amp; Art Gallery until 31 October 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>You can find out more about the Uncomfortable Truths podcast project, and listen to the episodes, at <a href="https://www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/stories/uncomfortable-truths/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bristolmuseums.org.uk/stories/uncomfortable-truths</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Lolita Chakrabarti at the Horniman Museum & Gardens

Actor and writer Lolita Chakrabarti takes her friend, artist Sara Shamma, to the Horniman Museum &amp; Gardens in London, where they explore a collection that’s full of surprises. As they wander the galleries and grounds, the unusual items they discover prompt conversations about their inspirations as artists, the stories we tell about the past, and memories of time spent together as friends and neighbours. And – they even make a furry friend on the Animal Walk.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Jack Lowden at the National Museum of Scotland

Actor Jack Lowden takes his friend and fellow actor Andrew Rothney to the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, where they indulge their passion for Scottish history and explore the stories of key people and events, including Mary, Queen of Scots and the Jacobite uprisings. Together they discuss how meeting at drama school led to a shared love of castles and adventures, how they’ve taken on the roles of historical figures as actors, and their own personal connections to the artefacts they discover.&nbsp;&nbsp;<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Coming soon: Meet Me at the Museum - series 6

Join us for series 6 of Meet Me at the Museum from 7 October, where our star presenters discover fascinating stories at some of their favourite museums across the UK. Join actor Jack Lowden at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh; actor and writer Lolita Chakrabarti at the Horniman Museum and Gardens in London; writer and photographer Caleb Azumah Nelson at Bristol Museum &amp; Art Gallery; host of The Guilty Feminist podcast Deborah Frances-White and actor Russell Tovey at the Design Museum; and more. To hear every episode, follow Meet Me at the Museum wherever you get your podcasts.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Benjamin Zephaniah at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery

<p>Writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah explores Birmingham Museum &amp; Art Gallery with his friend Robert, where they reminisce about growing up in the city, the people who’ve shaped it, and Birmingham’s cultural and political history. Together they look at Benjamin’s first-ever typewriter, where his journey as a writer began, artefacts from important protests, and a very special installation – an original curry house booth.</p><br><p>Series 5 of Meet Me at the Museum was recorded in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Mathew Horne at the Museum of Brands

Actor Mathew Horne visits the Museum of Brands in London with his partner, set designer Celina Bassili, where they encounter a remarkable collection of objects, packaging and design that tell a fascinating story about modern life. Together they enter the museum’s ‘time tunnel’, where iconic products from the past 150 years spark conversations about nostalgia, the power of advertising, and how brands have shaped their lives and informed their professions.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Kizzy Crawford at National Museum Cardiff

<p>Musician and singer-songwriter Kizzy Crawford takes her sister Neli Shields to National Museum Cardiff, where they take a trip through time and explore aspects of Welsh history and culture. Together they reflect on their ideas of home and belonging, growing up in a creative family, and how they can relate to some of the figures they encounter at the museum – including another pair of art-loving siblings from history.</p><br><p>Credits:</p><br><p>Audio clips of Bokani and Paul Robeson are part of a sound art installation within the exhibit (un)Seen (un)Heard. With thanks to the British Library for providing copies.</p><br><p>Series 5 of Meet Me at the Museum was recorded in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Malik Al Nasir at the International Slavery Museum

<p>Poet and social activist Malik Al Nasir visits the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool with his friend and colleague Leona Vaughn, exploring the important and harrowing story of the transatlantic slave trade, resistance and abolition, and the enduring impact of these events on the world today. The pair take an emotional journey through the stories of black women in history, the challenges posed by displaying sensitive subject matter, and their own personal stories of family and ancestry.</p><br><p><em>Guidance for listeners: Please be aware that this episode of Meet Me at the Museum contains audio which some may find upsetting.</em></p><br><p>Series 5 of Meet Me at the Museum was recorded in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Fern Brady at the Roman Baths

<p>Comedian Fern Brady takes her boyfriend Conor to the Roman Baths in Bath, where they discover how the Romans’ ‘curse tablets’ compare to irate Facebook statuses of today, look at the representation of sexuality in Roman times, and even get to taste a sample of the water. During their visit they consider what connects us with the Romans through time, and how people have used the Baths as a meeting place for thousands of years.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p>Series 5 of Meet Me at the Museum was recorded in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Elizabeth Day at the Imperial War Museum, London

<p>Writer and podcaster Elizabeth Day takes her husband Justin Basini to the Imperial War Museum in London, where they uncover poignant and personal stories of displacement, home and identity affecting people around the world today. Together they look at events from the First World War to the present day, explore objects synonymous with war and reflect on their families’ own experiences of conflict.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Note: As part of their visit Elizabeth and Justin experience some of the temporary exhibitions in the museum’s current ‘Refugees’ season (closing 23 May 2021). With museums expected to reopen on 17 May, you’ve only got a week to see this season at IWM London and its sister exhibition, Aid Workers, at IWM North in Manchester, but keep an eye on the museums’ social media channels for updates.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Series 5 of Meet Me at the Museum was recorded in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Credits:&nbsp;</p><br><p>The immersive experience A Face to Open Doors, by artists Anagram, and Refugees: Forced to Flee, an exhibition supported by AHRC and ESRC, form part of IWM’s Refugees season. The season is free to visit at IWM London until 23 May 2021 (<a href="https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/refugees" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iwm.org.uk/refugees</a>).&nbsp;</p><br><p>Score for Battle of the Somme film – Laura Rossi</p><br><p>Thank you to artist Grace Schwindt and musician Tobias Vethake for use of the music from Remembering Home, on display in the exhibition Refugees: Forced to Flee.&nbsp;</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Coming soon: Meet Me at the Museum - series 5

Meet Me at the Museum is back! Join us for series 5 of the silver British Podcast Award-winning show from 11 March, featuring six new episodes including Elizabeth Day at the Imperial War Museum, Benjamin Zephaniah at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, and Mathew Horne at the Museum of Brands. To hear every episode, please subscribe to Meet Me at the Museum wherever you listen to your podcasts.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Art and Stuff: The Great Bed of Ware

<p>A bonus episode of the new Art Fund podcast, Art and Stuff. Join Ben Miller as he explores the history of one of the grandest objects of furniture in the land, the Great Bed of Ware, part of the collection at the V&amp;A in London. Made in the 16th century, it has been host to thousands of somnolent occupants over the years. Ben hears more about its fascinating story from curator Nick Humphrey and writer Jonathan Ruffle, while sleep experts Sasha Handley and Colin Espie share some interesting nuggets on the science of sleep and the curious nature of our bedtime habits.</p><br><p>If you love Meet Me at the Museum, we'll sure you'll enjoy Art and Stuff! To hear every episode, please subscribe to Art and Stuff wherever you listen to your podcasts.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Introducing: Art and Stuff

A short trailer to introduce a new podcast from Art Fund called Art and Stuff. Join guest presenter Ben Miller as he takes a closer look at some of the most fascinating stuff inside our museums. From bits of buried treasure to iconic portraits to outlandish furniture, what do these things say about us? Each episode a range of people share their expertise and passion, revealing the incredible stories behind the objects we collect, curate and cherish. If you love Meet Me at the Museum, we'll sure you'll enjoy Art and Stuff! The new 10-part series begins on 10 December. To hear every episode, please subscribe to Art and Stuff wherever you listen to your podcasts.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Special: Why museums matter with Russell Kane

In this special episode, comedian Russell Kane speaks to a variety of guests about how the lockdown has affected cultural venues across the UK and explores why museums matter more than ever. Alistair Hudson, director of the Whitworth Gallery in Manchester and Elinor Morgan, head of programme at MIMA in Middlesbrough, talk about the positive role museums can play in the community; writer and critic Olivia Laing examines the ways art can help during a crisis; and arts influencer Katy Hessel constructs an imaginary museum full of some of her favourite works of art.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Anneka Rice at Osborne House

Broadcaster Anneka Rice takes her friend, actor and writer Imogen Stubbs, to Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, the former palatial holiday home of Queen Victoria, where they get to explore the house’s opulent interiors, reminisce about the time Anneka landed in a helicopter there for the 80s TV show Treasure Hunt, and find out more about Victoria and Albert’s distinctly progressive attitude toward parenting.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Katy Hessel at the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden

Instagram influencer and host of The Great Women Artists podcast Katy Hessel visits the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden in St Ives with her friend, the artist Unskilled Worker. While there, they explore the stunning garden and discover more about the life and work of one of the 20th century's most important artists.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Edith Bowman at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

<p>Broadcaster and DJ Edith Bowman takes her friend, photographer Kellee Quinn, to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, where they explore the diverse collection on show, reflect on Scottish history, art and identity, and get up close with iconic paintings by Salvador Dali and L.S. Lowry.</p><br><p>Please note: UK museums including Kelvingrove are currently closed due to the Covid-19 crisis.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Mel Giedroyc at Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery

<p>TV presenter, comedian and actress Mel Giedroyc and her good friend Emma Pierce head along to Pitzhanger Manor in Ealing, west London, to explore the former country home of famed architect and art collector Sir John Soane. While inside they discover more about Soane’s family life, including the difficult relationship he had with his children, as well as take in the manor’s newest space, which is home to an ongoing programme of contemporary art exhibitions.</p><br><p>Please note: UK museums including Pitzhanger Manor are currently closed due to the Covid-19 crisis.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

2019 highlights with Fi Glover

In this special episode, Fi Glover takes a look back at some of the highlights from Meet Me at the Museum in 2019, including Russell Kane getting to grips with culture and class at the Whitworth art gallery in Manchester and Lucy Porter stepping back 500 years into the past at the Mary Rose in Portsmouth, plus many more inspirational museum adventures.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Kirsty Wark at V&A Dundee

Journalist and TV presenter Kirsty Wark takes illustrator Johanna Basford to V&amp;A Dundee, where they explore the city’s newest cultural icon, tour a renovated Charles Rennie Mackintosh tearoom, and uncover the rich history and global influence of Scottish design.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Miles Jupp at Tredegar House

Actor and comedian Miles Jupp takes his friend Anna Antebi to Tredegar House in Wales, where they explore the beautiful gilded interiors of this 17th-century manor house, uncover the history of the aristocratic Morgan family who lived there, and learn all about the eccentric Evan Morgan, famed for his wild parties and outrageous behaviour.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Mae Martin at the Freud Museum

Comedian Mae Martin takes friend and fellow comic Annie McGrath to the Freud Museum in north London, where they explore the home of the father of psychoanalysis and take a closer look at the life and work of his daughter and pioneer of child psychology, Anna Freud.&nbsp;<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Emma Dabiri at Handel & Hendrix in London

Author and broadcaster Emma Dabiri takes fellow writer Jesse Bernard along to Handel &amp; Hendrix in London. It was home, first to the Baroque composer, and then two centuries later to the Sixties guitar legend. While inside, they uncover more about the private and public lives of these two very different musical pioneers, who both came to Britain from abroad and changed the cultural landscape of the times in which they lived.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Jessie Burton at Charleston

Author Jessie Burton takes her mum Linda to Charleston, the Bloomsbury home of art and ideas, set in the heart of the East Sussex countryside. Together they tour the former residence of Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, explore the orchard and gardens, and learn more about the house’s history as a meeting place for some of the 20th century’s most significant artists and thinkers.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Lucy Porter at The Mary Rose

Comedian Lucy Porter takes fellow comic Joe Wells along to The Mary Rose in Portsmouth, where they explore the 500-year-old Tudor warship, speak to one of the original divers on the project to raise the vessel from the seabed, and reflect on the role of modern museums in providing immersive learning experiences for visitors.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Jane Garvey and Fi Glover at Tate Liverpool

Radio 4 Woman’s Hour host Jane Garvey takes fellow BBC and Fortunately... podcast presenter Fi Glover to her hometown to visit Tate Liverpool, where they explore the gallery’s impressive collection of modern and contemporary art. Inside they chat to staff about the role galleries play in challenging our understanding of the world, and talk with honesty and humour about their own responses to the work on show.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>