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Cover story: Christmas Guide Just because the papers scream about a financial
armageddon, doesn't mean we have to unwrap lumps
of coal for Christmas. With belt tightened and purse strings shortened, Kirstin Innes finds covetable gifts
under £50 and gives priceless tips for nights and days
out on a budget. Take that, Scrooge. See Wish List.
Features 16 TV on the Radio
Rodge Glass explores bands currently working the music industry to their advantage, and finds the spirit of creativity and innovation alive and well.
18 Glasgow Birthday Parties
As three of Scotland’s most cherished clubs celebrate birthdays this month, we ask some of Divine, Pressure and The Cathouses' regulars what keeps
them coming back for more.
20 The Money Shot
With Kevin Smith's latest rom-com finding
the funny side of making a porno, Paul Dale explores the greedy, seedy, decadent and daring history of the sex industry on celluloid.
Regulars 7 Noticeboard One Minute Wonder Hogmanay line-ups Charity gigs
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The Baader-Meinhof Complex
Waltz With Bashir
Conversations With My Gardener Choke ‘
Zack and Miri Make a Porno Blindness
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Rocking Rascals
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Will Young
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Those Dancing Days
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Documentary round-up
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Open Field
Richard Forster Unreliable Witness Scales
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