The Last King of Scotland
Type: Book
As of November 2026, The Last King of Scotland has been mentioned in one podcast episode on SmartLess (Sep 2025).
The Last King of Scotland is a novel by journalist Giles Foden, published by Faber and Faber in 1998. Focusing on the rise of Ugandan President Idi Amin and his reign as dictator from 1971 to 1979, the novel, which interweaves fiction and historical fact, is written as the memoir of a fictional Scottish doctor in Amin's employ. Foden's novel received critical acclaim and numerous awards when it was published. In 2006, a loose eponymous film adaptation was released.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2025 on SmartLess |
| Author | Giles Foden (novel), Kevin Macdonald (director) |
| Published | 2006 |
Who talks about The Last King of Scotland on podcasts?
Jason Bateman brought up The Last King of Scotland; the most recent mention was Sep 2025 on SmartLess.
- RE-RELEASE: Kerry Washington | SmartLess on SmartLess (Sep 2025) — Jason Bateman
What is The Last King of Scotland mentioned alongside?
The Last King of Scotland is most often mentioned alongside Will Arnett, HBO and Sean Hayes.
Mentioned together: Will Arnett, HBO, Sean Hayes, Eric Larson, New York City, New York, Washington, D.C., Brenda Tracy, Carrie Washington, Dr. Emily, Saskatchewan