Bernard chats to actor, playwright and Scottish legend Tony Roper. Best known for his play The Steamie and performances in Scotch and Wry, Rab C Nesbitt and Naked Video, Tony talks about his inspiration, his childhood and love of comedy.

Episode 1, Tony Roper

A new series, exclusively for the STV Player, in which Bernard Ponsonby interviews five of Scotland's most loved and well known faces.

In Conversation with Bernard Ponsonby

Series 1

Bernard Ponsonby interviews five of Scotland's most loved and well known faces. 

Former Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson speaks intimately to STV’s Bernard Ponsonby about sexuality, mental health, politics and the impact of motherhood.

Episode 2, Ruth Davidson

Bernard Ponsonby speaks to renowned actor David Hayman about his most iconic performances, growing up working class in Glasgow and his passion to help others.

Episode 3, David Hayman

STV's Bernard Ponsonby speaks to Scottish Makar Jackie Kay. The prize winning novelist and poet describes her childhood and finding out she was adopted, as well as sexuality, race and loss.

Episode 4, Jackie Kay

Bernard talks to acclaimed author, musician and social commentator Darren McGarvey about his difficult start in life, addiction and his first love – rap. Darren describes how his life changed when he won the Orwell Prize for his book Poverty Safari.

In Conversation with Bernard Ponsonby

Episode 1, Tony Roper

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