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We are The Big Light. We make big audio productions for brilliant brands and broadcasters.

We believe good stories should be told without fear or filter, which is why our podcasts are, and always will be,
fiercely independent and fully original.

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We made Hunting The Whisky Bandits

A brand new, investigative series for BBC Sounds from The Big Light, in co-production with BBC Scotland.
Investigative Journalist Sam Poling hunts down the organised criminal gangs behind multi-million pound whisky investment cons.

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Trumped

A small Scottish community battle Donald Trump’s dream to create the world’s greatest golf course in their backyard. Despite high-profile protests from locals, planners and environmentalists, Donald Trump’s controversial golf development in Aberdeenshire
was greenlit with shocking consequences...

Scottish Island Adventures

Failte! Join host Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker, and singer-songwriter Nati Galloway as they take listeners on an island hopping journey celebrating some of Calmac's spectacular island destinations.  Made in partnership with Caledonian MacBrayne, season 2 is out now!

Atlantic: A Scottish Story

An award-winning 8-part musical drama, inspired by the remarkable true story of the islanders of St Kilda. Starring Richard Rankin, Blythe Duff, Kate Dickie and David Hayman, it's a captivating tale of love, heritage, identity and belonging.

Talking Derry Girls

Fancy a bit of craic? Jeanie, Marie-Louise and Pauline love the Channel 4 sitcom, Derry Girls, based in their home city. 'We thought it would be fun to rewatch the series, and chat about each episode in detail.' You don’t have to be from Derry or even a girl to love this podcast. Being a Derry Girl is a state of mind. Come on in! 

Young Warriors

Follow criminologist Professor Ali Fraser as he delves into street culture and learns about the power of youth-led change across the UK. He meets young people who have seen police harassment, school exclusion and violence, yet manage to defy society’s stereotypes to lead positive change. Hear from young warriors taking the fight from the streets to surprising locations.

Talk Media

Stuart Cosgrove and Professor Eamonn O’Neill host Talk Media: A weekly forensic analysis of how the media works, and who works the media. Packed full of candid commentary and informed opinion, Talk Media features a guest commentator from the worlds of journalism, entertainment and politics.