Inside The Wicker Man
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The Wicker Man is widely regarded as one of the best British horror films of all time. The strange tale of Sergeant Neil Howie’s doomed trip to Summerisle has cemented itself in popular culture since the film’s 1973 release, and with it, immortalised several of the National Trust for Scotland’s places on screen. Joining Jackie Bird to dissect this cult classic’s enduring popularity are film critic Siobhan Synnot and actor Lesley Mackie, who appeared in the original cast as Daisy. Together, they explore the production and legacy of The Wicker Man. To enjoy more episodes of Love Scotland, please follow or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.  You might enjoy some of our past episodes on Scottish filmmaking. Simply scroll back through the Love Scotland feed to hear instalments about Scotland on Screen, and interviews with Outlander’s Diana Gabaldon and Sam Heughan. If you would like to support the National Trust for Scotland’s work in caring for, protecting and telling the stories of all that is in our care, please click here.
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