As you may already have seen in the press and on social media channels, our darling friend, Ida, died on the 8th April 2020 at the age of 101. Our thoughts are with her family and friends, of whom there are many, at home and abroad. Ida’s was a long life, well lived, and, as you’ll know from her podcasts, she was vigorous, warm, funny and curious about life – past, present and future – until the end. We already miss Ida terribly, but are heartened by the fact that we have been able to – as...

"When I look out my window, I see spring, summer, autumn, winter." In the final episode of her podcast, Ida reflects on some of the things she's learned. She offers insights into diet, fitness, fashion and theatre, and shares some observations on global politics. Ida goes on to demonstrate her amazing memory by reciting lines from some of her favourite works. For more information about Ida Schuster's Old School, visit: www.thebiglight.com/oldschool

"When I look out my window, I see spring, summer, autumn, winter." In the final episode of her podcast, Ida reflects on some of the things she's learned. She offers insights into diet, fitness, fashion and theatre, and shares some observations on global politics. Ida goes on to demonstrate her amazing memory by reciting lines from some of her favourite works. For more information about the podcast, and Ida Schuster's 101 years of experience, visit: www.thebiglight.com/oldschool For...

Ida reflects on what it was like to work and raise a family at the same time. She talks about learning lines, serving afternoon tea and performing on the stage...all in one day! Ida also discusses Allan's involvement in the Citz as the doctor. For more information about the podcast, and Ida Schuster's 101 years of experience, visit: www.thebiglight.com/oldschool For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Ida reflects on becoming a professional actress in the period after the Second World War. She talks about appearing in productions including 'Slab Boys' and 'The Steamie', and shares memories of working alongside other influential performers and directors. For more information about the podcast, and Ida Schuster's 101 years of experience, visit: www.thebiglight.com/oldschool For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Ida reflects on meeting the love of her life, Allan Berkeley, and their time apart during the Second World War. She describes some of his experiences as a prisoner of war in Japan, and the circumstances surrounding his return to the UK. For more information about the podcast, and Ida Schuster's 101 years of experience, visit: www.thebiglight.com/oldschool For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Ida reflects on the outbreak of World War II in 1939. She describes her experience of working in Operations, helping to plot the movement of aircrafts. For more information about the podcast, and Ida Schuster's 101 years of experience, visit: www.thebiglight.com/oldschool For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Ida reflects on the significance of the Jewish Institute. She describes some of her early experiences as an actress (as part of 'The Glasgow Jewish Institute Players') and Avrom Greenbaum's role in shaping the amateur theatre group. For more information about the podcast, and Ida Schuster's 101 years of experience, visit: www.thebiglight.com/oldschool For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

In the first episode of her new podcast series, Old School, Ida Schuster reflects on what it was like to grow up in a Jewish immigrant family, during the 1920s, in the Gorbals area of Glasgow. She also talks about falling in love with acting and performing at a young age. For more information about the podcast, and Ida Schuster's 101 years of experience, visit: www.thebiglight.com/oldschool For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

101 years of experience: learned wit and wisdom from actress and director Ida Schuster - the world's oldest podcaster. In OLD SCHOOL, Ida will be sharing her unique perspective on life, love and theatre in the twentieth century. The series is introduced by her friend, and fellow actor, Alan Cumming. Subscribe now ahead of the release of episode one on Tuesday 3rd March 2020. For more information, visit: www.thebiglight.com/oldschool For information regarding your data privacy, visit...