Who owns the Clyde?

In this third and final episode of the Clyde Reflections series, Jude and Louise consider the importance of connections and bridges along the River Clyde and beyond.  Poet Tawona Sithole recites his specially commissioned poem ‘Run River Run’ on the riverbank, with insights from skipper Alistair Forsyth of the former Renfrew Ferry.  Jude and Louise also meet Anna Downie and Rachel Leckie from the Riverside Museum to reflect on the impact of Glasgow’s recently completed Govan-Partick pedestrian and cycle bridge.  The episode also features music from Louis & Akeel of the Glasgow Barons.A podcast from The Empire Café in collaboration with ChrisLeslie. Featuring:Tawona Sithole, Poet and EducatorChris Leslie, Documentary filmmaker and photographerAlistair Forsyth, Ferry SkipperAnna Downie Learning and Access Curator Riverside Museum Rachel Leckie Learning and Access Curator Riverside MuseumWith the song 'Old River' by Louis & Akeel of theGlasgow Barons.  With thanks to Paul MacAlindan. https://www.glasgowbarons.com/aboutPresented, researched and co-produced by Jude Barber andLouise Welsh. Recorded, edited and co-produced by Halina Rifai. Field recordings by Chris Leslie.Original title music by Graham Fagen & Ghetto Priest.Clyde Reflections is supported by Creative Scotland, WilliamGrant Foundation & Glasgow 850.

In this second episode Jude, Louise and Chris take a trip down the Clyde on the Waverly paddle steamer. They reflect on the Clyde’s maritime past, present and future sharing conversations with the team at the Waverley along with reflections from Thomas Breslin of Marine Projects onboard the TS Glenlee and William Graham of the Glasgow Humane Society. The episode also features music from Gavin Patterson,Joe Murray and Liv Dawn of the Glasgow BaronsA podcast from The Empire Café in collaboration with ChrisLeslie. Featuring:Chris Leslie, Documentary filmmaker and photographerIain Quinn, Quartermaster PS WaverleyPaul Semple, General Manager PS WaverleyThomas Breslin, Ship Repair Technician, Marine ProjectsScotland, TS GlenleeWilliam Graham, Officer of Glasgow Humane SocietyWith the songs ‘Doon the Water’ by Gavin Paterson andJoe Murray, and ‘Oh the Clyde’ by Liv Dawn of the Glasgow Barons.  With thanks to Paul MacAlindan.https://www.glasgowbarons.com/aboutPresented, researched and co-produced by Jude Barber andLouise Welsh. Recorded, edited and co-produced by Halina Rifai. Fieldrecordings by Chris LeslieOriginal title music by Graham Fagen & Ghetto Priest.Clyde Reflections is supported by Creative Scotland, WilliamGrant Foundation & Glasgow 850With thanks to the team at Paddle Steamer Waverley for theirhospitality https://waverleyexcursions.co.uk/

In this first episode of Clyde Reflections, Jude and Louisereflect on what lies below the river’s surface in response to two portraits by photographer and filmmaker Chris Leslie.  They hear from archaeologist and filmmaker Lizzie Roberston, exploring sounds at Port Glasgow, and Mark McGeachin of theGlasgow Magnet Fishers in Dalmarnock. The episode also features music from Sadie Marie of the Glasgow Barons.  A podcast from The Empire Café in collaboration with ChrisLeslie. Featuring:Chris Leslie, Documentary filmmaker and photographerLizzie Robertson, Archaeologist and FilmmakerMark McGeachin, Glasgow Magnet Fisher With the song ‘Tae the Clyde’ by Sadie Marie of the GlasgowBarons. With thanks to Paul MacAlindan. https://www.glasgowbarons.com/about Presented, researched and co-produced by Jude Barber andLouise Welsh. Recorded, edited and co-produced by Halina Rifai. Field recordings by Chris LeslieOriginal title music by Graham Fagen and Ghetto Priest.Clyde Reflections is supported by Creative Scotland, WilliamGrant Foundation and Glasgow 850.

Join Jude and Louise as they journey to the source of the Clyde.  In this episode they also explore nature rights, both locally and internationally.  They meet Guardians of the River Atrato in Columbia, Monica Feria-Tinta Barrister for the Earth, Lawyer Jamie Whittle and Planner Gillian Dick.  Louise and Jude also talk to Scottish Makar Peter McKay and Councillor Ruairi Kelly on their hopes for the Clyde.Presented, researched and co-produced by Jude Barber and Louise Welsh. Recorded, edited and co-produced by Halina Rifai.Original music by Graham Fagen & Ghetto Priest.

In this bonus episode Louise and Jude discuss ongoing activities around their citizen investigation into fragmented and murky ownership around the River Clyde, including the progress of their petition to the Scottish Parliament, their meeting with Colombian River Guardians of the River Atrato their live Mapathon, forthcoming collaboration with photographer/ filmmaker Chris Leslie and more!https://www.parliament.scot/get-involved/petitions/view-petitions/pe2131-grant-scottish-rivers-including-the-river-clyde-the-legal-right-to-personhoodhttps://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/socialpolitical/research/research-projects/colombiariverstories/https://www.chrisleslie.com/Credits: Co-producers and Hosts: Jude Barber & Louise Welsh Recording and Editing: Halina Rifai