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The National
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Succession star Brian Cox to tour in one man show across UK
ACTOR Brian Cox is to go on tour with a one-man show, visiting venues around the UK and Ireland. The Succession star will see his 18-date tour, including shows in Edinburgh and Dundee, of his one-man show, It's All About Me!, take audiences on a journey through his life and incredible career. Starting October 1 at Northampton's Royal & Derngate Theatre and ending at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End on November 4, people can expect 'candour, searing honesty, and hilarious stories' from the Dundee-born actor. Cox said: "I am looking forward to this tour as it marks something a little different for me - sharing the stage with myself. READ MORE: Scottish Labour MPs set to rebel on UK welfare reform – see the full list 'As the title indicates, the show will focus more than ever on my life and career. 'In the second half, the tables are turned and the audience will have the chance to put their questions to me. 'It should be a lot of fun.' Cox will be joined on stage for the show's second half by producer Clive Tulloh, who will put questions from the audience to him. The show aims to take audiences from the backstreets of Dundee to the glittering lights of Hollywood – a journey that is full of laughter and pathos. (Image: Neil Reading PR) Cox trained at Dundee Rep Theatre before going on to work at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, the Royal National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he first gained recognition for his portrayal of King Lear. His accolades include two Olivier Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. He also won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Logan Roy in Succession. Tickets can be found here and will go on sale at 10am on Wednesday.
The Herald Scotland
23-06-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Former Glasgow MP announces support for second indy ref
He posted: 'We support the right of the Scots to self-determination. Eleven years after they last did so we believe the time for another referendum is close. 'Given the collapsing authority of the British state, the pitiful prime minister Starmer and the moral decline of British society, the result cannot easily be predicted. Britain has become a cesspit.' The Dundee-born politician served as MP for Glasgow West and Kelvin between 1987 and 2005. He was expelled from Labour in 2003 after making comments critical of the war in Iraq. He has long opposed Scottish independence, touring the country in the run-up to the 2014 referendum to stump for a 'no' vote. However, don't take Galloway for a surprise SNP convert. Posting to X several hours later, he added: 'Frankly the only thing that can stop Britain breaking up is the greenery, quackery and wokery of the SNP.' Galloway previously founded the staunchly unionist All for Unity party. Ahead of the Holyrood elections in 2021, he said: 'Politicians at Holyrood are rightly criticised for having little experience of the real world. "We've got, without doubt, the most qualified and capable candidate list of any party to take the fight to the separatists in the next Scottish Parliament. "All For Unity will open the books of the Scottish Parliament, tackle the scourge of separatism and save our Scotland". The party did not win any seats at the election and was deregistered in 2022.
The National
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
'Fed up' Brian Cox hits out at Keir Starmer on BBC Debate Night
The Succession star was speaking as he appeared on the BBC Scotland Debate Night programme on Wednesday evening. Cox called for more unity of purpose from Scottish politicians and the public more widely. READ MORE: Wee Ginger Dug: John Swinney needs to rethink his strategy over Scottish independence 'I'm not just talking about parties, I'm talking about the country,' he said. 'I'm talking about this country, which I love, and I'm very proud that I come from this country, but I've seen it time and time again where there's this endless debate: debate this, that, this, that, this. 'I just feel that we need unity, we need unity of purpose, and we haven't got unity of purpose. I'm sorry, but we simply don't. 'We have so much dissension, and we've lost the way really big time, and I feel that we should resume that, we should get it back.' Cox said he did not know which political party could unite Scotland, but suggested it was 'certainly' not Labour under Starmer. The actor went on: 'I'm not pleased with Mr Starmer and his attitude towards Scotland, because everything for him is England. 'He talks about England, he talks about English football.' After applause from the audience, the Dundee-born star added: 'I'm at heart a socialist, so I get, I do really get annoyed when it's not about socialism, it's about something else, and that's what I feel is lacking. 'I'm just, I'm sick of it really, I'm fed up. READ MORE: These key economic truths show how independent Scotland and Wales can succeed 'I come back to this country. I love this country and I see dissension after dissension after dissension, the inability to come together, and it's an appalling situation.' Asked if pro-independence parties should unite, Cox said: 'Absolutely they should, because it's in everybody's interests.' Talking about the Labour Government, he added: 'They're not interested in us. I know for a start that Starmer is certainly not interested and doesn't want an independent Scotland. 'He only sees it as a sort of encumbrance to what he is, so I'm not happy about that situation.' Brian Cox is known for his role as Logan Roy in the smash hit SuccessionElsewhere, Cox, a former Labour supporter, said that the UK Government's attitude to Scotland was 'nebulous'. 'I worry about a lot of things that go on, and I'm particularly worried about the attitude towards Scotland,' he said of the impact of the Spending Review, which Rachel Reeves announced on Wednesday. Cox went on: 'There certainly should be more detail, but they also should certainly understand what the need of this country is – and that's what gets me. 'It's a bit bland, it's a bit off, you know, just off the cuff, and I really want to see really what they think about Scotland, and I find it a little bit nebulous.'
Daily Record
11-06-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Highland home where allied World War 2 spies hid out up for sale
Inverlair Lodge once housed members of The Special Operations Executive (SOE), an elite force set up to wreak havoc behind enemy lines in Europe. A secluded Highland property which helped hide Allied spies during World War 2 has been put up for sale. Inverlair Lodge once housed members of The Special Operations Executive (SOE), an elite force set up to wreak havoc behind enemy lines in Europe. However, some agents who were unable to perform their duties on the field, were kept safe at Inverlair Lodge because of the dangerous secrets they knew about the Allied war effort. Dubbed a 'retirement home for spies', the agents lived in the Highland retreat, around 20 miles from Fort William, which was surrounded by British soldiers. The historic property which boasts 30 acres of land is now on the market for offers over £1.35million. Estate agents Galbraith have listed the 18th century house, near Tulloch, nestled amongst a stunning scenic backdrop. The home has six-bedrooms and also includes a separate two-bedroom cottage. It has four reception rooms, garages, kennels and general stores. According to the BBC, Inverlair housed foreign nationals who were part of the SOE during the war. The agents were supervised by British soldiers, were handed a range of tasks to complete including mending boots and salvaging scrap metal. During WW2 it was known as No. 6 Special Workshop School. In interviews with the Imperial War Museum, external, Dundee-born Alfred Fyffe told how he was put in charge of Inverlair for 30 months. Mr Fyfffe told how residents, who included Italians and Dutch, were not supervised but not kept under armed guard. They were even allowed out occasionally to visit Fort William. He said the residents, who included Italians and Dutch, were supervised but not kept under armed guard and were even allowed to make trips into Fort William. The story of Inverlair Lodge and similar SOE properties is said to have inspired the plot to 1960s drama, The Prisoner. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Winston Churchill was a major backer of the the SOE and the iconic war-time prime minister famously ordered its agents to 'set Europe ablaze'. Guy Ritchie's 2024 action-comedy film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare took inspiration from the SOE. The secret force was disbanded after the war and Inverlair Lodge fell into disrepair after it was vacated. It was restored in the 1970s. The listing from Galbraith reads: "There are historical records of the land at Inverlair going back to the early 13th century, but Inverlair Lodge as we know it today was built in three stages from the early until the late 1800s and was formerly the shooting lodge for Lord Abinger of Inverlochy Castle. "The property was requisitioned during WW2 and, because of its relative isolation, became a facility for the Special Operations Executive who operated during the war in espionage and intelligence gathering. "The SOE was disbanded after the war and Inverlair fell into disrepair until it was renovated in the 1970s by new owners and then, as only the second family ever to have lived there, the sellers bought the house in 2008."
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
World War Two secret agents' house put up for sale
A Highland house where "troublesome" secret agents were kept busy during World War Two has been put up for sale. Inverlair Lodge was taken over in 1941 by the Special Operations Executive (SOE), an army of saboteurs and guerrilla fighters formed to fight behind enemy lines. Inverlair's residents were foreign nationals who had been unable to perform their duties but needed to be kept safe because of the dangerous secrets they knew about the Allied war effort. Supervised by British soldiers, the agents were kept occupied with a range of tasks including mending boots and salvaging scrap metal from the surrounding countryside. Estate agents Galbraith has put the 18th Century property on the market for offers over £1.3m. More stories from the Highlands and Islands News from the Highlands and Islands on BBC Sounds Six-bedroom Inverlair Lodge, near Tulloch, about 20 miles (32km) from Fort William, was chosen because of its remote location. During WW2 it was known as No. 6 Special Workshop School. In interviews with the Imperial War Museum, Dundee-born Alfred Fyffe told how he was put in charge of Inverlair for 30 months. He said the residents, who included Italians and Dutch, were supervised but not kept under armed guard and were even allowed to make trips into Fort William. Mr Fyffe described the lodge as an "experiment" with agents of different nationalities living under one roof, and working on tasks designed to distract them from the secrets they knew. One of their jobs was salvaging metal, including railway track, abandoned by British Aluminium which operated a smelter in Fort William. Inverlair Lodge and similar SOE properties are said to have inspired the plot to 1960s TV drama The Prisoner, which starred Patrick McGoohan. War-time prime minister Winston Churchill enthusiastically supported the formation of SOE, and ordered its agents to "set Europe ablaze". Its history was an inspiration for film director Guy Ritchie's 2024 action-comedy The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. SOE was disbanded after the war and Inverlair Lodge was vacated and fell into disrepair. It was restored in the 1970s. Lochaber was a key training area for Allied forces during WW2. Achnacarry Castle, the ancestral home of the chiefs of Clan Cameron and about 15 miles (24km) north east of Fort William, was used as commando training base. The elite troops were from Britain and the US as well as France, the Netherlands, Norway, former Czechoslovakia, Poland and Belgium.
