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Alastair Stewart

Alastair Stewart

By Alastair Stewart

Alastair is a public affairs consultant and freelance writer.
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Through the mirror, darkly: Reviewing The Handmaid’s Tale

Alastair StewartJul 22, 2019

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Radio Centre-ville - 2023-10-17

Radio Centre-ville - 2023-10-17

Discussing the first six months of the new FM Humza Yousaf. You can hear me from 44.18

Oct 23, 202357:49
Which Scottish Future? | Politics Galore! Ep.183

Which Scottish Future? | Politics Galore! Ep.183

This week we welcome back Alastair Stewart and talk about Our Scottish Future and where we're at with visions for Scotland, whose visions they are and what information we all need to be able to make up our minds about what they should be.

Jul 31, 202332:28
More SNP leadership fun with Alastair Stewart | Politics Galore! Ep. 175

More SNP leadership fun with Alastair Stewart | Politics Galore! Ep. 175

More SNP leadership fun with Alastair Stewart | Politics Galore! Ep. 175

Apr 11, 202343:24
Radio Centre-Ville (RCV) in Montréal (102,3 FM) - 27.12-23

Radio Centre-Ville (RCV) in Montréal (102,3 FM) - 27.12-23

Discussion focussing on new UK PM Rishi Sunak, and what he means for the Scottish independence debate. You can hear me from 17:26.

Jan 14, 202356:56
Radio Centre-Ville (RCV) in Montréal (102,3 FM)

Radio Centre-Ville (RCV) in Montréal (102,3 FM)

Discussing Scottish independence and Brexit. 

Oct 30, 202213:13
Alastair Stewart, Orbit Comms. | Politics Galore Ep.162

Alastair Stewart, Orbit Comms. | Politics Galore Ep.162

Trussed up like a Prime Minister: will our new PM stick to the Tories' mandated menu or serve up something less palatable and, either way, how do we ease Scotland's constitutional constipation?

Sep 26, 202236:02
Alastair Stewart & SCGA | Politics Galore! Ep.151
Jun 17, 202230:06
Alastair Stewart, Orbit Comms. | Politics Galore Ep.127

Alastair Stewart, Orbit Comms. | Politics Galore Ep.127

"This week we welcome Alastair Stewart of Orbit Communications back to the podcast to talk about the SNP/Green deal and Scotland’s approach to international affairs. Enjoy!"

Sep 03, 202137:60
Politics Galore! Ep93. 25 Sept 2020

Politics Galore! Ep93. 25 Sept 2020

In this episode we talk with Alastair Stewart of Orbit Communications about the position of the Scottish Tories and about innovation in community engagement & consultation. Enjoy!

Sep 29, 202034:37
Politics Galore! Ep80. 3 April 2020

Politics Galore! Ep80. 3 April 2020

Coronavirus straight up with a twist of Scottish politics. Made remotely whilst working from home. Not a baked potato but hey, still a treat! With returning guest, Alastair Stewart of Orbit Communications. "From a social distance there is harmony."

Apr 10, 202036:42
Politics Galore! Ep71. 9 Jan 20

Politics Galore! Ep71. 9 Jan 20

Happy New Year! We're back, talking about independence. No not that one, we mean for Scottish Labour and the Scottish Tories! We're joined by Alastair Stewart of Orbit & The Scotsman, who raises the intellectual level of the podcast to unheard of highs! Enjoy!

Apr 10, 202037:34
 BBC Radio Scotland with John Beattie - Is Churchill a war criminal?

BBC Radio Scotland with John Beattie - Is Churchill a war criminal?

Alastair Stewart defends Sir Winston Churchill against charges of war criminality and white supremacy on BBC Radio Scotland with John Beattie and guests Ross Greer MSP and Professor Lucy Robinson. (January 2019)

Apr 09, 202017:15
Review | On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

Review | On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

Fleming gives us his best Bond book. Brutal and heartbreaking it’s the best characterisation of his signature creation in the entire series.
Oct 03, 201911:09
Best places to chill during Edinburgh Festival season

Best places to chill during Edinburgh Festival season

A few thoughts on some of the best places in the city that you can sit, relax and enjoy the Festival atmosphere. 

Jul 31, 201913:33
Review | El Tonel, Almerimar - Spain
Jul 28, 201909:39
Retrospective | Gotham

Retrospective | Gotham

What a missed opportunity Gotham was, and how frustrating we only got to see the Dark Knight for a moments in its final scene. When are we going to get the Batman series we deserve? 

Jul 28, 201913:19
Review | The Dhabba, Glasgow

Review | The Dhabba, Glasgow

Fantastic North Indian cuisine in Glasgow. Worth visiting if you're through from Edinburgh and a little lost with what to choose for dinner!

Jul 27, 201904:56
Review | Apple Music or Spotify?

Review | Apple Music or Spotify?

Can Apple Music come out on top? Can Apple continue to defend its circular economy and high prices? 

Jul 27, 201917:59
Retrospective | The Inbetweeners

Retrospective | The Inbetweeners

Teenage nostalgia yes, but the film sequels are truly appalling.
Jul 27, 201906:27
Retrospective | Mr Holmes

Retrospective | Mr Holmes

The grand finale for Sherlock? Not quite.
Jul 27, 201911:10
Retrospective | Superman Returns

Retrospective | Superman Returns

The film we didn't need at the time, but filled with the optimism we desperately deserve now. 

Jul 26, 201924:19
Retrospective | The Man Who Would Be King

Retrospective | The Man Who Would Be King

A very serious contender for the best film ever made. 

Jul 26, 201911:04
Retrospective | Cruel Intentions

Retrospective | Cruel Intentions

Does this classic pass the test of time? 

Jul 26, 201909:19
 Retrospective | Brothers of War

Retrospective | Brothers of War

A disappointing and deeply flawed film that could have, and should have had, the making of a masterpiece character study of the realities of war. 

Jul 26, 201908:03
Review | The Digital Inferno by Paul Levy
Jul 26, 201907:41
Retrospect | The Ghost

Retrospect | The Ghost

Remember the paranoia of the 2000s with Blair and George W.Bush? The Ghost is a refreshing hark back to almost simpler days; brilliantly playful and highly enjoyable. Both a must-watch and a must-read. 

Jul 26, 201907:28
Review | Wings, Edinburgh

Review | Wings, Edinburgh

One of the best hidden treats in the city. 

Jul 26, 201904:02
Review | Why you should be reading Ian Gardiner's books
Jul 26, 201907:12
Review | Dishoom, Edinburgh

Review | Dishoom, Edinburgh

Maybe just the best Indian food in Edinburgh. 

Jul 26, 201906:23
Restrospective: Devil’s Pass

Restrospective: Devil’s Pass

One of the better horror movie's of the last 10 years; Devil's Pass is a good, nice play on the found-footage horror drama. 

Jul 26, 201905:03
Retrospective | The Grudge

Retrospective | The Grudge

Can you salvage Western adaptations of Japanese horror movies? Possibly, but you need to understand what made them terrifying in the first place. 

Jul 26, 201910:30
Restrospective | Predestination

Restrospective | Predestination

Perhaps, maybe just, the best time-travel movie ever made? 

Jul 26, 201911:58
Review | Maison de Moggy, Edinburgh

Review | Maison de Moggy, Edinburgh

If you love cats, you'll love here. A bit expensive to be sure, but a lovely way to spend an hour with family or friends. 

Jul 26, 201906:26
Retrospective | The Last Samurai

Retrospective | The Last Samurai

A spectacularly underated film from 2003.
Jul 26, 201907:55
Review | 'The Broken Journey: A Life of Scotland 1976-99' by Kenneth Roy

Review | 'The Broken Journey: A Life of Scotland 1976-99' by Kenneth Roy

A wonderful book, well worth a read to understand contemporary Scotland to find out the real, social story of the country. 

Jul 26, 201910:44
Retrospective | Why we miss Peter Capaldi as The Doctor

Retrospective | Why we miss Peter Capaldi as The Doctor

Doctor Who really should have taken a well deserved break after Peter Capaldi's departure from the show. Why? Because he really showed us what the character was capable of. 

Jul 26, 201934:48
Better Call Saul - Time to call last orders after season 5?

Better Call Saul - Time to call last orders after season 5?

I''m worried that Better Call Saul is in danger of harming Breaking Bad with going on past season 5. A finite story is what made Breaking Bad great and now would be a terrible time for its prequel and sequel show to break that tradition. 

Jul 26, 201914:43
Review | 'The Rivals' by Murdo Fraser

Review | 'The Rivals' by Murdo Fraser

A fabulous must-read on a near forgetten era of Scottish history.
Jul 25, 201908:27
Review | Sikunder Burnes: Master of the Great Game by Craig Murray
Jul 25, 201910:53
Why Marvel films are the sugar rush and DC movies are the meat on the bone

Why Marvel films are the sugar rush and DC movies are the meat on the bone

Alastair gives his theory as to why DC films are lagging behind their Marvel counterparts
Jul 25, 201917:19
Retrospective | The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story

Retrospective | The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story

Was the O.J Simpson trial the beginning of reality television as we know it? Alastair discusses. 

Jul 25, 201909:27
Retrospective | The Iron Lady

Retrospective | The Iron Lady

Meryl Streep struggles in a highly pointless film. Listen to find out why.
Jul 25, 201914:19
Why film marketing departments should have their budgets slashed

Why film marketing departments should have their budgets slashed

Aren’t you tired of knowing everything about a film before you see it? Worse still it looks great but turns out to be terrible.
Jul 25, 201910:25
Restrospective | Logan

Restrospective | Logan

I'm struggling for words other than masterpiece and genius.
Jul 25, 201919:56
Why it's time for The Grand Tour to end

Why it's time for The Grand Tour to end

Sadly it was never Top Gear, but even Clarkson's-era had run it's course. Isn't it time to wind up shop? 

Jul 25, 201912:13
Why it's time to kill James Bond

Why it's time to kill James Bond

With Bond 25 on the way, it's time to kill the character. Just in this film. Let's give him a damn good send off because while Daniel Craig may be leaving we all know...Bond will return, anyway. 

Jul 25, 201912:50
Why Superman eating breakfast could save DC on TV

Why Superman eating breakfast could save DC on TV

One of the problems DC faces is it's failing at the box office and the TV shows are avoiding their central heroes - Batman and Superman. Isn't it time to give the public what they want and launch brand new Batman and Superman TV shows to rival the success of Marvel? 

Jul 25, 201910:55
Review | Churchill: The Lost Interviews
Jul 25, 201916:16
The dangers and the warnings of Huxley, Bradbury and Burgess

The dangers and the warnings of Huxley, Bradbury and Burgess

Dystopian TV adaptations are on the rage these days but how are these systems held in place? What technology operates to make sure the people are kept compliant? 1984 and Big Brother has passed into the political lexicon, but also cliche. A Brave New World, Fahrenheit 451 and A Clockwork Orange offer a more explicit, more specific, explanation. 

Jul 25, 201920:35
Why Inception is the greatest film ever made

Why Inception is the greatest film ever made

A mildly hyperbolic title, but Alastair makes the case for why Christopher Nolan's 2010 film Inception is not only his defining work, but why the film is one of the best films ever made. 

Jul 25, 201919:25