Karen Dunbar opens a ‘School of Rap’ for BBC Scotland

Comedian, actress and singer Karen Dunbar is on a musical mission to turn a group of Glasgow grannies into lyrical supremos, embracing the power of rap.

Karen Dunbar:

“This is a story about community, about friendship, about family and about how a thing like rap, poetry and spoken word can empower people to tell their own stories – no matter who they are or where they come from,”

In this one-off documentary, Karen joins forces with Maggie, Susan, Wilma, Betty and Jean – five grannies from the North of Glasgow, inspiring them to write their own unique rap, based on their life experiences.

Karen Dunbar’s School of Rap follows Glasgow grannies Maggie, Susan, Wilma, Betty and Jean as they embrace their inner rap star, sharing their heart-warming life stories along the way.

Working alongside Amy Rew from the Glasgow Girls Club, Karen’s musical challenge culminates in a performance at a local community centre where the ladies showcase their rap skills in front of a live audience.

Karen Dunbar’s School of Rap is a 50-minute special airing on BBC Scotland, Thursday 23 March, 10pm