018 - Schemin' n Dreamin' (feat. Andy Clark)

UK history is rife with excuses to keep a boot on the neck of Scotland, our guest this week is shedding some light on one of the go-to anecdotes on Scotland’s so-called failure to launch. This week, we’re joined by Andy Clark and we’re chatting about the oft bemoaned Darien Scheme.

Our lovely guest, Andy

Gulf of Darien map (see dotted area)

William Paterson

'A New Voyage and Description of the Isthmus of America', Lionel Wafer, 1699

One of the founding documents for the Company of Scotland aka the Darien company

Map of 'New Calidonia" c 1699

More on Andy:

Andy is originally from Blairgowrie, Perthshire and has been a professional actor for 25 years. He trained at Dundee College and the Royal Scottish Academy of Music Drama (now the Conservatoire) and has worked extensively in Theatre, TV, Radio and the occasional film predominately in Scotland but also throughout the UK. He is a keen Arab (a Dundee United fan rather than of Middle Eastern descent) & lives in Glasgow with his partner, Kirstin, an artistic director, and their two girls, Frida & Maya.

Right now you can catch Andy in Mother Goose, The Glasgow Life panto touring community venues in Glasgow throughout December 2022.

Follow Andy @blairgadgie on Twitter

SOURCES: available on our website.

SOCIALS: Follow Under The Kilt at @underthekiltpod on Twitter & Instagram

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/broadsheetradio

CREDITS:

Original Theme: Tyler Collins aka “Two Metre Man”
Additional Music: Garreth Spinn
Original Art: Sarah Cruz
Producers: Kathleen Mueller Mason & Natalie Younger

SPONSORS: Direct sponsorship inquiries and other questions to [email protected]