Spend a glorious evening with award-winning actor and Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Clanlands and The Clanlands Almanac, Sam Heughan, as he recounts his journey of self-discovery along the West Highland Way.
To celebrate the release of his first full memoir, Waypoints, Sam explores his Scottish heritage and reflects on the personal waypoints that define him. Touching on his career in theatre, television, and film, Sam considers his life of fascinating contrasts: a Hollywood star with deep roots in rural Scotland, who is both outgoing and content in his own company.
Throughout the evening, as Sam charts his journey through the stunning Highland wilderness, he’ll also map out the moments that shaped his views, dreams and ambition, family, friendships, love, and life.
Intimate, thoughtful and fascinating, don’t miss the opportunity to join Sam as he presents a deeply personal love letter to the wild Scottish landscape that means so much to him. This promises to be a charming, funny, wise (well, to a degree), and searching insight into the world through his eyes. Whether you’re already a fan or new to Heughan and his work, there will be something for everyone to relate to on this special journey through the Highlands of Scotland.
Please note that interactive elements of the stream will not work, as this event was originally broadcast on 24 Oct 2022, live from the Barbican Centre, London.
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00:00 Sam's audio diaries
5:21 Andrew Cotter's introduction
7:18 Sam's entrance
9:19 The journey of the book
10:14 Sam's hometown
10:47 Getting into acting
16:17 First acting role and drama school
21:06 Romeo and Juliet performance
24:23 Learning lines
25:44 Sam's love of theatre
27:23 Early acting jobs
29:43 Moving to Hollywood
35:01 Reading from Waypoints
37:20 Jobs outside of acting
39:25 Touring with Batman Live
41:16 Parallel with Richard Madden
43:31 Learning resilience as an actor
45:11 Second half preview
46:30 Second half
47:55 Casting for Outlander
51:40 Diana Gabaldon writing book 10
54:03 Historical accuracy
55:46 Auditioning for Outlander
57:27 Walking the West Highland Way
1:01:09 Friendship with Graham McTavish
1:03:50 A message from Graham McTavish
1:05:58 Men in Kilts filming in New Zealand
1:06:59 Favourite places in Scotland
1:07:45 Outlander S7 and upcoming projects
1:09:16 Walking companions
1:17:51 Auditioning for James Bond
1:22:18 Future challenges
1:24:09 One item to bring on the West Highland Way
1:25:22 Sam filming with horses
1:28:43 Tips for aspiring actors
1:30:17 Quickfire Q&A
1:32:57 Music while hiking
1:35:10 Closing comments
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