Eddi Reader

Born: 1959-08-29

Scottish singer-songwriter Eddi Reader MBE was born Sadenia Reader on 29th August, 1959 in Glasgow, the eldest of seven children. Starting out as a busker on Sauchiehall Street, she became a backing singer and session vocalist for Annie Lennox, Alison Moyet, Billy MacKenzie and The Waterboys, before forming Fairground Attraction and scoring a big hit with 1988's Perfect. Following the band's split, Eddi went on to build an enduring solo career that has taken in genres such as pop, folk and country. She has also acted in John Byrne's Your Cheatin' Heart, Janice Galloway's The Trick Is to Keep Breathing on both the radio and in the theatre, and presented the Glasgow based music programme No Stilettos. She is a passionate supporter of Scottish independence.


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Me and Orson Welles

as Singer
Released: 2008-09-05

New York, 1937. A teenager hired to star in Orson Welles' production of Julius Caesar becomes...

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Your Cheatin' Heart

as uncredited
Released: 1990-10-11

In this fondly remembered mini series John Byrne, creator of Tutti Frutti, explores the country...

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Fairground Attraction – Full House

as Singer
Released: 2005-10-21

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Kirsty: The Life and Songs of Kirsty MacColl

as Self
Released: 2001-03-03

A documentary tribute to the singer/songwriter who died on 18th December, 2000.

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Burns by the Lagan

as Self
Released: 2019-01-25

A celebration in music of the Bard, Rabbie Burns, to mark Burns Night. Phil Cunningham, one of...

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St Andrew’s Day at the BBC

as Self
Released: 2021-12-03

Enjoy a collection of the best of Scottish rock and pop drawn from the BBC archives to celebrate...

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Question Time

as Self - Panellist
First aired: 1979-09-25

This topical debate series based on Any Questions? typically features politicians from at least...

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Your Cheatin' Heart

as Jolene Jowett
First aired: 1990-10-11

In this fondly remembered mini series John Byrne, creator of Tutti Frutti, explores the country...

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Icons of Football

as Self - Interviewed Guest
First aired: 2023-06-16

The incredible stories of how some of Scottish football’s biggest stars made their names on the...

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