BBC WEEK 38, 15 - 21 September 2012 Programme Information, Television & Radio BBC Press Office .co.uk/mediacentre bbc.co.uk/iplayer

THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS TELEVISION & RADIO / BBC WEEK 38

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SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER Shinty: Camanachd  NEW BBC Two Scotland

MONDAY 17 SEPTEMBER , Ep 6/6  LAST IN THE SERIES BBC Two Scotland The Scot Who Shot the American Civil War  NEW BBC Two Scotland

TUESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER Comedy At The Fringe, Prog 3/3  LAST IN SERIES BBC Two Scotland

EDITORIAL 2012 / BBC WEEK 38 ______

Victoria Wood joins BBC One’s cast alongside

Celebrated stand-up comic and writer will star alongside Jason Isaacs in the second series of acclaimed BBC One drama, Case Histories which started shooting in this week.

Adapted from ’s compelling novels, three-part drama Case Histories is a Ruby Film and Television production for BBC One through BBC Scotland. Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets, The Patriot) reprises his role of Jackson Brodie, a complex and compulsive private investigator who attempts to unravel disparate case histories in modern-day Edinburgh.

Victoria Wood (Loving Miss Hatto, Eric & Ernie, Housewife, 49) joins the Case Histories cast for the first of three 90 minute stories, adapted from Atkinson’s novel ‘Started Early, Took My Dog’. Other cast confirmed for the first episode of the second series include James Cosmo (One Night In Emergency, Braveheart), (Neds, Billy Elliot, One Night In Emergency) and Maurice Roëves (The Damned United, Hallam Foe, ). As well as Isaacs, the second series sees the return of Case Histories regulars Amanda Abbington (Open Doors, Being Human), Millie Innes (Single Father) and Zawe Ashton (Misfits).

Victoria Wood is delighted to be part of the cast: "I am a huge fan of Kate Atkinson and couldn't resist the chance to be involved in Case Histories.”

Jason Isaacs adds: “I can't wait to put on the crumpled, witty, self-destructive, noble and naughty skin of Jackson Brodie again and dive into the unique flavour of Kate Atkinson's worlds. Nobody connects the past with the present and the absurd with the heart-wrenching like she does and we all feel excited and lucky to bring another bunch of stories of damage and delight to the screen.'

Case Histories is executive produced by Helen Gregory (Case Histories, No Angels, Never Better), Paul Trijbits (Tamara Drewe, Jane Eyre, Five Minutes of Heaven) and Jason Isaacs for Ruby Film And Television and Matthew Read (Murder, Wallander, Lip Service) for BBC Scotland.

The three -part drama is produced by Eric Coulter (, Rebus, High Times) and directed by Kenny Glenaan (Summer, Being Human) and David Richards (The Runaway, Reckless). The first episode of the new series is written by (Wallander, : Rather You Than Me) with episodes two and three written by Emily Ballou (The Slap) and Debbie O’Malley (Silk, Upstairs Downstairs) respectively. Further casting for the remaining two episodes will be announced in coming weeks. Case Histories will transmit on BBC One in 2013.

Helen Gregory, Executive Producer for Ruby Film And Television, says: "Ruby Film and Television is delighted to be returning to the very special beauty of Edinburgh, home town of Kate Atkinson, to film three new feature length Jackson Brodie stories with Jason Isaacs.

“I’m so happy to welcome back returning cast Amanda Abbington, Zawe Ashton and Millie Innes and thrilled that fabulous Victoria Wood joins us as guest lead in episode one, along with our wonderful trio of Gary Lewis, James Cosmo and Maurice Roëves".

Matthew Read, BBC Executive Producer, adds: “It’s incredibly exciting to be welcoming Jason Isaacs back as Jackson Brodie and it’s a testament to Kate Atkinson’s novel and the brilliant adaptation by Peter Harness that it’s brought such a terrific cast to be lining up alongside him for the first of three ninety minute films.”

Case Histories is the latest edition to BBC Scotland’s thriving drama department which is home to (BBC One), Shetland (BBC One), Field of Blood (BBC One Scotland) and River City (BBC One Scotland). Case Histories was commissioned by Ben Stephenson, Controller, BBC Drama Commissioning and Danny Cohen, Controller, BBC One.

Julie Whiteside & Roxie Maskall

SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 38 ______

Shinty: Camanachd Cup  NEW Saturday 15 September BBC Two Scotland, 2.20-4.30 pm

Dougie Vipond presents live coverage of the Scottish Hydro Camanachd Cup Final.This year it's an all Argyll derby as Inveraray and Kyles Athletic go head to head for the biggest prize in shinty. It's the first all-South final since 1983 and only the second ever, but while these two sides have never met in the final before, both have a rich history in the competition. Hugh Dan MacLennan and Fort William and Scotland forward, Gary Innes, provide the commentary.

Jim Gough

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The Big Concert, Prog 1/1 Saturday 15 September BBC Two Scotland, 7.15pm – 8.15pm

Kirsty Wark presents highlights from the momentous concert that was staged this summer in Raploch, Stirling. Featuring the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra conducted by international superstar conductor Gustavo Dudamel. The programme also shows full performances by the local children of Big Noise who performed on stage and alongside the orchestra from Venezuela. With fantastic music and an electrifying finale, there are fireworks on and off stage at this musical night to remember.

Suzanne Vickers

MONDAY 17 SEPTEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS /BBC WEEK 38 ______

The Scot Who Shot the American Civil War, Ep 1/1 Monday 17 September BBC Two Scotland, 9.00-10.00pm

A new BBC Scotland documentary charts the historical roots of photo-journalism in the work of a Paisley ‘buddie’ in the American Civil War. The one hour documentary The Scot Who Shot the American Civil War tells the story of Alexander Gardner, who was born in Paisley in 1821 and emigrated to the US in 1856 and became the official photographer of the Yankee army. His first major assignment was the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862 – known as American’s “bloodiest day” and still the largest loss of life in a single day in the history of American military life – where he documented the aftermath in all its gory detail. As is stated in the programme - which transmits on the 150th anniversary of Antietam – “From the first battles to the final retribution, Gardner’s pictures frame the whole agonising story.” Modern-day Pulitzer prize-winner David Hume Kennerly reviews Gardner’s legacy and influence on his own work: “To tell the story in one frame is what it is all about.”

Hilda McLean

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Burnistoun, Episode 6/6  LAST IN THE SERIES Monday 17 September BBC Two Scotland, 10.00-10.30pm

It’s time to bid a fond farewell to the weird and wonderful goings on in Burnistoun as the series draws to a comedic close. This week, the fictitious town welcomes the Legend of King Arthur who springs to life when a local Burnistoun man pulls the magic sword, Excalibur, out from the pavement. But it’s a far from legendary outcome. Elsewhere, two punters enjoy a lock-in at the local pub but find their enjoyment eerily curtailed by the arrival of the pub’s ghost, the Wee Baldy Man; while Burnistoun’s failed entrepreneur, Alex Ciderson, reveals how family tragedy led to his latest misguided invention. Identical twins, Dom and Tom Thoms give viewers a peek into their oddball life where their tendency to finish one another’s sentences isn’t helped by the fact they often talk at cross purposes. Also this week, McGregor and Toshan, Burnistoun’s ‘quality polis’, finally get their comeuppance at a disciplinary hearing; Jolly Boy John mixes pickled onions with radiators in his latest home video; and Barry and Joe go ‘Up The Road’ after sampling the posh atmosphere Burnistoun restaurant. And one of Burnistoun’s local football teams decides to take drastic action to improve the look of their terraces – employing good looking foreign fans to replace their ugly followers.

Burnistoun is a Comedy Unit production for BBC One Scotland, written by and starring Iain Connell and Robert Florence. Also appearing on Burnistoun are Kirsty Strain, Louise Stewart, , and Gerry McLaughlin.

Julie Whiteside

TUESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 38 ______

River City Tuesday 18 September BBC One Scotland, 8.00 – 9.00pm bbc.co.uk/rivercity

***STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL WEDNESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER: THIS IS THE FIRST EPISODE OF TWO WHICH WILL CELEBRATE RIVER CITY’S 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY. PLEASE CONTACT KAREN HIGGINS IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.***

This week in Shieldinch…Deek is seriously ill in hospital; and Raymond grows tired of Sean’s threats. The residents of Shieldinch are waiting to hear news of Deek as he is taken to hospital. Eventually, Raymond, Bob, Robbie and Stella hear from doctors that Deek is in a stable but critical condition. Bob goes in to see him and is delighted when Deek opens his eyes. Although he is not out of the woods, the group are pleased he is awake and talking. Relieved that Deek is conscious, Raymond goes home to get a sleep, and finds Sean in the Tall Ship. After the last few hours Raymond has had, he is in no mood to listen to Sean’s demands and finally puts him straight. This confrontation proves to be a catalyst for a series of far-reaching consequences for Raymond and the Shieldinch locals. Meanwhile, a guilty conscience prompts Will to make it his mission to find out who is behind the accident.

Deek is played by Gordon McCorkell, Raymond by Paul Samson, Bob by Stephen Purdon, Robbie by Gary Lamont, Stella by Keira Lucchesi, Sean by James Cunningham and Will by Scott Ryan Vickers. Please note, viewers outside Scotland can access this programme on Sky Channel 971, Freesat Channel 960, Virgin Media Channel 862 or the BBC's iPlayer service - bbc.co.uk/iplayer

Karen Higgins

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Sibling Stories, Prog 4/5 Tuesday 18 September BBC Radio Scotland, 2.00pm – 2.30pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

When Fariha Thomas, a white British woman and self-confessed feminist, went from atheist to Muslim, her sister Kath struggled to accept her decision. Kath turned to her own Christian beliefs and found a way to understand her sister's religious choices. In Sibling Stories, Anna Magnusson meets the sisters and hears how their differences actually brought them closer together.

Suzanne Vickers

WEDNESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 38 ______

Christopher Brookmyre’s Comedy Bookcase, Prog 3/8 Wednesday 19 September BBC Radio Scotland, 2.00pm – 2.30pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

Recorded live at the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, author Christopher Brookmyre chats life, loves and writing books with eight comedians turned authors. This week Christopher talks to Sean Hughes with future programmes featuring Phill Jupitus, Mark Watson, Marcus Brigstocke, Alex Horne and Jenny Éclair: Each reveal what it was that inspired them to write sharing a laugh with Christopher along the way.

Suzanne Vickers

THURSDAY 20 SEPTEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 38 ______

Waterloo Road, Episode 5/10 Thursday 20 September BBC One, 8.00-9.00pm

Havelock’s star pupil, Liberty Gordon, turns to Waterloo Road after dishing the dirt to the press on Gerard; Chalky’s good nature is stretched to the limits by Janeece; and Connor ignores Christine’s cry for help. Liberty is Havelock’s head girl, rising athletic star and carer to her mum, Sandra, who has rheumatoid arthritis. Concerned Gerard’s failings will ruin her University plans, Liberty secretly blows the lid on her head teacher with a damning story in the local paper. Liberty pleads with Audrey for a place at Waterloo Road before Gerard discovers she was behind the newspaper expose. But Michael believes it would be wrong to poach Havelock’s star pupil - Lorraine strongly disagrees. Under pressure, Gerard’s bad press threatens to overshadow Havelock’s performance in the first inter-school competition against Waterloo Road. And when Liberty unwittingly reveals she is responsible for the newspaper article, Gerard snaps. Now under pressure from all sides to prove her worth, Liberty pushes herself in the race - but when she’s caught popping pills by Tariq, he assumes the worst. However, all is not as it seems. Excited at being asked to be Lorraine’s PA for the day, Janeece fails to spot Cheryl has chicken-pox. When the child-minder sends Cheryl home sick, Janeece leans on Chalky for help but fails to reveal Cheryl’s illness – with far-reaching consequences. Thinking she’s faking illness, Connor snubs Christine but after a serious fall he realises she may have been telling the truth. Connor questions whether he can cope with two women in his life and pushes Imogen away. Also this week, Rhiannon’s bullying campaign against Scout becomes personal and Sian discovers Billy is hiding a terrible secret from his son, Michael.

Liberty Gordon is played by Adiza Shardow, Gerard by Alex Norton, Chalky by Mark Benton, Janeece by , Connor by Shane O’Meara, Christine by Laurie Brett, Sandra by Clare Grogan, Audrey by Georgie Glen, Michael by Alec Newman, Lorraine by Daniela Denby Ashe, Tariq by Naveed Choudhry, Imogen by Kirstie Steele, Rhiannon by Rebecca Craven, Scout by Katie McGlynn, Sian by Jaye Jacobs and Billy by Ron Donachie. Waterloo Road is a Shed Production for BBC One through BBC Scotland.

Julie Whiteside

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The Beechgrove Garden Thursday 20 September BBC Two Scotland, 7.30 – 8.00pm

In the Beechgrove Garden this week, Jim McColl and Carole Baxter assess the success or otherwise of Jim’s strawberry experiment. Jim was attempting to have a fruiting succession of strawberries from the end of May until into September - and this week it’s the results. Meanwhile, in the vegetable plot, Carole and Jim are harvesting beans, beetroot and onions and are sowing overwintering produce to keep the veggie succession going into the winter. Outside of Beechgrove, Lesley Watson and George Anderson are with an inspirational group of people who are creating an unusual garden. Spinal Injuries Scotland has converted part of a 280 year old farmhouse for use as accessible accommodation and respite care for those with spinal cord injuries. Around the building the group are building a productive and pretty garden appropriate to their needs. Lesley and George join the group for the finishing stages.

Karen Higgins

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My Life in Five Books, Prog 3/7 Thursday 20 September BBC Radio Scotland, 2.00pm – 2.30pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

Journalist and author Rodge Glass picks his five favourite books and explains to Stuart Cosgrove why 1984 by George Orwell is his life changing book. Rodge Glass is a lecturer in Creative Writing at Strathclyde University and spent three years working as a personal assistant to the legendary Scottish writer and artist Alasdair Gray. He published his first novel, No Fireworks in 2005 and three years later wrote his biography of Alasdair Gray. His latest book Bring Me the Head of Ryan Giggs was published earlier this year.

Suzanne Vickers

FRIDAY 21 SEPTEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 38 ______

Grand Tours of Scotland, Ep 3/6 Friday 21 September BBC Two Scotland, 8.30-9.00pm

In this episode, Paul Murton is crossing the country coast to coast, from the remote lighthouse at Tarbat Ness over to the iconic castle of Eilean Donan. Travelling off the beaten track, Paul encounters the beautiful bottlenose dolphins that live in the Cromarty Firth and travels by horseback through one of Scotland’s most spectacular locations, Glen Affric.

Hilda McLean

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Hardeep at The Stand, Prog 2/6 Friday 21 September BBC Radio Scotland, 1.45pm – 2.00pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

Join Hardeep Singh Kohli for some hilarious stand up comedy from a selection of the best comedians working in the world right now. In this episode, Martin Mor electrifies the venue with his high energy presence. Bob Mills demonstrates the gentle art of stand up to perfection, plus some good old fashioned jokes from Chris Grady and Jo Jo Sutherland.

Suzanne Vickers

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