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THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS TELEVISION & RADIO / BBC WEEK 40

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MONDAY 5 OCTOBER BBC Scotland Investigates: The Deadly World of Legal Highs  NEW BBC One Scotland Trusadh - Dotaman aig 30/ Dotaman at 30  NEW BBC ALBA

WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER The Story of Scottish Art  NEW BBC Two Scotland ______

Viewers outside Scotland can access BBC One Scotland on Sky 141 (HD) & 951, Freesat 108 (HD) & 960, Virgin Media 108 (HD) & 862. BBC Two Scotland can be viewed on Sky 142 (HD) & 970, Freesat 970. BBC ALBA is on Sky 143, Freesat 110, Virgin Media 188, Freeview 8 (Scotland only). BBC Radio Scotland can be accessed on Sky 0116, Freesat 712, Freeview 719 (Scotland only). BBC One Scotland, BBC Two Scotland and BBC ALBA are also available on the BBC iPlayer bbc.co.uk/iplayer & BBC Radio Scotland on bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

MONDAY 5 OCTOBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS /BBC WEEK 40 ______

BBC Scotland Investigates: The Deadly World of Legal Highs  NEW Monday 5 October BBC One Scotland, 9.00-10.00 pm

BBC Scotland investigates the multi-million pound world of the legal high trade. Reporter Sam Poling tracks the supply chain of Britain's newest designer drugs, from their manufacture overseas to the devastation caused on the streets in the UK. Using secret filming, she exposes how those getting rich from this ruthless trade are evading the law. And the investigation also looks at the UK Government's ability to deal with the growing problem. JG

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Grand Tours of the Scottish Islands, Ep 5/6 Monday 5 October BBC One Scotland, 7.30 – 8.00pm

For this Skyfall Grand Tour, presenter Paul Murton begins his latest journey at Loch Hourn on the mainland across from Skye. Walking near Glenelg, he explores some of the best preserved iron age buildings in Scotland; the “Brochs” which are uniquely Scottish. Nearby is the village of Arnisdale, the childhood home of author Ian Fleming, best known for his James Bond series of spy novels; Paul visits the house which was the inspiration for the movie Skyfall. Boarding the only turntable ferry still operating in Britain, he crosses the sea to Skye where he embarks on a nerve wracking caving expedition under the summit of Blaven, one of the island’s most famous mountains. Back in the water, Paul sails to the tiny island of Soay to discover the remarkable history of shark fishing around its shores, before heading further west to the island of Canna which houses the most important Gaelic cultural resources collection outside the mainland.

TUESDAY 6 OCTOBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 40 ______

River City Tuesday 6 October BBC One Scotland HD, 8.00 – 9.00pm facebook.com/bbcrivercity twitter.com/bbcrivercity instagram.com/bbcrivercity

This week in Shieldinch…unexpected offers throw Zinnie’s future into disarray; Eileen woos a cynical Scarlett to support the Shieldinch Festival with mixed results; and a pregnant Kelly-Marie has a health scare which casts doubt over her role at Chrome, much to Alex’s delight. Zinnie’s future in Shieldinch looks uncertain after Dr Dan offers her a placement with the Peace Doctors in Nepal. It’s an opportunity of a lifetime but Angus can’t hide his dismay at the thought of losing the love of his life. Zinnie confides in Stevie who has his own work worries having quit his job at the Tall Ship. Together, they find mutual support in each other, something which is sorely lacking at home. Meanwhile, Angus admits to Bob he’s heartbroken at the thought of losing Zinnie. Bob urges him to fight for their future together and flippantly suggests they get married. To his surprise, Angus takes the suggestion seriously. Elsewhere, all too aware that Scarlett could cause trouble for the Shieldinch Festival if she’s not on side, Eileen unleashes a charm offensive. However, despite winning Scarlett over, friction quickly resurfaces throwing the forthcoming festival into chaos - it turns to Angus to save the day. Kelly-Marie takes the lead at Chrome once again, organising a gay night with Robbie. However, a fall at the club spooks the pregnant Kelly-Marie, making her doubt her ability to run Chrome anymore. And Alex is only too thrilled to be back in charge.

Zinnie is played by Nalini Chetty, Eileen by Deirdre Davis, Scarlett by Sally Howitt, Kelly-Marie by Carmen Pieraccini, Alex by Jordan Young, Angus by Scott Fletcher, Stevie by Paul James Corrigan, Bob by Stephen Purdon and Robbie by Gary Lamont.

WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 40 ______

The Story of Scottish Art, Ep 1/4  NEW Wednesday 7 October BBC Two Scotland, 9.00-10.00pm

The story of Scottish art and its impact on the international art world is celebrated in this new four-part series by BBC Scotland. Presented by acclaimed artist Lachlan Goudie, the series covers 5000 years, from the earliest Neolithic art to the present day – the most ambitious television series about Scottish art in recent times. Seen through the eyes of an artist, The Story of Scottish Art explores developments and innovations in art across the centuries, placing Scottish art in an international context, and at the same time telling a compelling story about Scotland’s social and political history. Lachlan Goudie explains: “Scotland’s artistic heritage is rich and complex. As a painter myself I feel a real urge to understand the motivations and the challenges that have confronted artists from Scotland throughout the centuries. How they’ve helped define their own culture whilst being informed and inspired by the most revolutionary international art movements of the day." In episode one, the story begins in the mysterious Kilmartin Glen – where rocks are marked with strange cup and ring patterns. His journey into the world of Neolithic art then takes him to Orkney, to the Ring of Brodgar, where he learns that the walls of houses were adorned with vibrant colours, and on the island of Westray he meets an ancient figurine – the Westray Wife – the oldest sculpted human figure in the British Isles. He revels in the beautifully illuminated pages of the Book of Kells, a setting of the gospel believed to be the work of the monks of Iona - and finds that it was not only the Christian Gaels who were forging sophisticated art but also the contemporary Picts. In the tiny church of Fowlis Easter, near Dundee, Lachlan finds an exuberant painting of the Crucifixion dating from the late 1400s – a rare survival, because in Scotland’s Protestant Reformation in the 1600s such images were almost all destroyed. In the art of Scotland’s Renaissance, at the castles of Stirling and Linlithgow and in the extraordinary Rosslyn Chapel, Lachlan finds art that in different ways helped to underpin the power of the Scottish crown. In the case of the art he finds in churches, almost all was destroyed in the years of the Reformation - and from those years of destruction, Lachlan celebrates the survival of the art of the portrait. Pictures of mere human beings were deemed acceptable - and they heralded a new direction for and blossoming of Scottish art.

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Bannan, Ep 3/5 Monday 5 October BBC ALBA, 9.00 – 9.30pm

With Alasdair back in the city, a chat with Màrtainn leaves Màiri suspicious, and she's forced to go and find out what's going on: but she could never have imagined the truth she discovers. Back on the island, a stranger arrives: brazen and beautiful, and bound to set the cat amongst the pigeons - especially with Donneil. A desperate Finlay blackmails Donneil for a job while Donna splashes the cash at a boutique hotel.

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Trusadh - Dotaman aig 30/Dotaman at 30  NEW Monday 5 October BBC ALBA, 9.30 – 10.30pm

This month marks 30 years since BBC Scotland broadcast the first episode of a new Gaelic children's TV show, Dòtaman. Little did anyone know of the success the show and its iconic presenter, Donnie 'Dòtaman' MacLeod, would enjoy as it became one of the most famous Gaelic brands on TV. Famed for its trademark hats, wonderful storytelling, colourful outfits, and catchy songs which Donnie made his own with his trusty guitar, over 400 episodes were made of the series over 16 years. This nostalgic and warm hour long anniversary programme hears from Donnie and the team behind the show, exploring what made it the success it was. With new renditions of Dòtaman classics, and contributions from celebrity fans Michelle MacManus and Des Clarke amongst others, the programme discovers how Dòtaman appealed to all, and enjoyed a true cult status in Scottish culture - even making it to the Edinburgh Fringe this year. Dòtaman aig 30 - a colourful celebration of the iconic Gaelic children's programme as it celebrates its 30th year.

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FRIDAY 9 OCTOBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 40 ______

SPFL Challenge Cup - Rangers v Livingston Friday 9 October BBC ALBA, 7.35 – 9.50pm

Rangers welcome holders Livingston to Ibrox in the quarter final of the Scottish Challenge Cup. The clubs have already met once this season on league duties when goals from Mark Warburton’s side enjoyed a 3-0 home win. Coverage starts at 7.35pm, with kick-off ten minutes later.

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