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THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS TELEVISION & RADIO / BBC WEEK 29

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MONDAY 16 JULY The Island That Saved My Life  NEW BBC One Bus Ghlachu  NEW BBC ALBA

TUESDAY 17 JULY Rip It Up: The Story of Scottish Pop  NEW BBC Two Scotland Programme  NEW Channel

WEDNESDAY 18 JULY Killed Abroad  NEW BBC One Scotland

FRIDAY 20 JULY Tarraing nan Tonn (Chasing Waves)  NEW BBC ALBA ______

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

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RIP IT UP: THE STORY OF SCOTTISH POP Three-part TV series starts Tuesday 17th July, BBC Two Scotland, 9.00pm

Scottish pop music is an eclectic landscape inhabited by musical mavericks, true pop stars and global phenomena. Three-part TV series Rip It Up: The Story of Scottish Pop delves deep into Scotland’s music back catalogue, celebrating the artists who put Scotland on the music map.

From skiffle and folk to the global stars of the 80s, via the Scottish indie scene and the innovators and rebels who make the Scottish music scene such a rich and diverse one, the series features first-hand accounts from artists including Alex Kapranos, Shirley Manson, Jim Kerr, The Proclaimers, Mogwai, The Vaselines and many others, who reflect on their place in Scotland’s rich musical heritage.

Narrated by Laura Fraser the TV series is part of BBC Scotland’s summer celebration of Scottish music which includes BBC Radio Scotland’s series The Story of Scottish Pop and an online podcast. This multiplatform content complements the National Museum of Scotland’s new music exhibition, Rip It Up.

Episode 1 – Tuesday 17 July - ‘BLAZING A TRAIL’ The biggest names in Scotland’s early pop story tell their own unique tales, sharing how they went from bedroom dreamers to international superstars. Celebrated solo performers like Lulu and Donovan are joined by members of pioneering groups including The Skids, Nazareth, The Incredible String Band, The Average White Band, Middle of the Road, The Rezillos, The Beatstalkers and The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. These were the first musical mavericks. From sixties pop to hard rock, folk to funk, glam to punk revolution, these musicians had to invent Scottish pop from the ground up – and they did.

Episode 2 – Tuesday 24 July - ‘SUCCESS & EXCESS’ Tracing the humble beginnings of some of Scotland’s biggest ever bands showcasing how they rode the waves of the music industry in order to achieve unprecedented levels of commercial success. From pop acts who rose from ashes of the post punk era to 1980s pop enlightenment rife with social commentary, Scots artists were key players in world pop domination. However, under the shiny exterior there was excess, artistic tension and controversy galore. From synthpop to stadium rock, glossy pop to indie and art-house dance, a plethora of music made its mark including Simple Minds, the KLF, Wet Wet Wet, KT Tunstall, Primal Scream and KT Tunstall.

Episode 3 – Tuesday 31 July - ‘DIY OR DIE’ This is the story of the independent record industry in Scotland and why it continues to produce some of the most interesting and influential pop music in the world. While the likes of The Jesus And Mary Chain paved the way for artists including Teenage Fanclub, BMX Bandits and The Soup Dragons, Scottish indie labels flourished thanks to SOMA Quality Recordings and Chemikal Underground - highlighting the diversity of music on offer. Insights come from The Vaselines, Shirley Manson, Alex Kapranos, The Delgados, Mogwai, Arab Strab, King Creosote and the late Scott Hutchison from Frightened Rabbit.

MONDAY 16 JULY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 29 ______

The Island That Saved My Life  NEW Monday 16 July BBC One, 7.30pm-8.00pm

At the age of 23 and suffering from depression and shyness Sarah Moore (pictured) moved from her family home near Edinburgh to the beautiful but remote Scottish island of North Ronaldsay, with a population of fewer than 50 people. Part of BBC One’s Our Lives series, this documentary follows Sarah’s life on the island and the stories of the people she meets there. Like many remote communities North Ronaldsay has its fair share of challenges, from the cancellation of air services that bring vital supplies to extreme weather conditions and economic hardship. From day one, Sarah has to hold down multiple jobs to make ends meet and adapt to an entirely new way of living and thinking to survive on the island. But the move has changed Sarah. She is much happier and she says can be the person she was always meant to be here. She has more opportunities to work and broaden her horizons. Ironically, she has a far better social life than when she lived in the capital city and has become an integral part of the community. But that community is now under threat. North Ronaldsay is in a spiral of depopulation, with little employment and a lack of accommodation. Recent years have seen an exodus, particularly of young people, from the island. If things don’t change soon Sarah may no longer be able to live on the island that she says saved her life. This character-driven documentary looks at a unique way of life in a remarkable community that may not be around for much longer. As Sarah works at her six jobs, she is doing all she can to help save the island that saved her.

Bus Ghlachu  NEW Monday 16 July BBC ALBA, 8.30 – 8.55pm

From transporting coffins to IRA hijackings, there isn’t much that the bus owners haven’t seen during their 50 years of running their coach service between Donegal and Glasgow. This documentary series will give viewers a unique insight into the people immigrating from Donegal to Scotland from the 60s to the present day and this infamous bus that has been the lifeblood link between these people. The story of Bus Glaschu will be told by the colourful characters who sat in the seats of the bus back in the day and the drivers and bus owners responsible for getting them from A to B. Each week the series follows bus passengers, including Donegal footballer Packie Bonner and Lorraine McIntosh of Deacon Blue fame, as they make the trip between Glasgow and Donegal, sharing their stories along the way.

TUESDAY 17 JULY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 29 ______

River City Tuesday 17 July BBC One Scotland HD, 8.00 – 9.00pm facebook.com/bbcrivercity twitter.com/bbcrivercity instagram.com/bbcrivercity

This week in Shieldinch…a vengeful Alex sets his sights on Lydia; Ellie plays sleuth to uncover the identity of Caitlin’s stalker; and Bob plays matchmaker with Angus and Frankie’s relationship. Frozen out by his father, Alex vows to take revenge against Lenny. Alex hatches an elaborate plan, plotting to kill the person Lenny loves the most – Lydia. Opportunity comes calling when Lydia asks Alex to help her distance herself from Lenny. He drives Lydia to a remote location and prepares to strike but, when the moment comes he can’t go through with the deadly deed. Oblivious to Alex’s deathly intentions, Lydia allows him to drive her to a luxury hotel getaway, far removed from Shieldinch and Lenny. At the hotel, Alex shares a few drinks with Lydia. With murder off the cards, Alex uses seduction to seek revenge, knowing the betrayal will devastate Lenny. Against her better judgement, Lydia gives into temptation little realising Alex is using her. Elsewhere, Caitlin reveals to Ellie she’s been receiving nuisance phone calls and mysterious letters. Fearing Uncle John’s responsible, Caitlin didn’t report the incidents to the police. Ellie sets about uncovering the identity of the person behind the hate campaign against Caitlin and is shocked when the clues point to someone close to home. Bob encourages Angus to clear the air with Frankie but when that doesn’t work he resorts to extreme measures to make the couple talk. Just as it seems the couple’s relationship is back on track, Frankie gets surprising news.

Alex is played by Jordan Young, Lydia by Jacqueline Leonard, Ellie by Leah MacRae, Caitlin by Gayle Telfer Stevens, Bob by Stephen Purdon, Angus by Scott Fletcher, Frankie by Louise McMenemy and Lenny by Frank Gallagher.

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Rip It Up: The Story of Scottish Pop, Prog 1/3  NEW Tuesday 17 July BBC Two Scotland, 9.00-10.00pm

From the 1950s to the present day, three-part TV series Rip It Up: The Story of Scottish Pop delves deep into Scottish music’s back catalogue. From skiffle and folk to the global stars of the 80s, via the Scottish indie scene and the innovators and mavericks who make the Scottish music scene such a rich and diverse one, the series features first- hand accounts from artists including Alex Kapranos, Jim Kerr, The Proclaimers, Mogwai, The Vaselines, who reflect on their place in Scotland’s rich musical heritage. The first programme looks at the trailblazers who put Scotland on the musical map and set the wheels in motion for a homegrown Scottish record industry. The post-war generation of the 50s saw the rise of teenagers hungry for self-expression and fun. Lonnie Donegan’s skiffle sounds turned heads and the craze led fifties teens to pick up their guitars and make music themselves. “Revolution was in the air,” recalls singer-songwriter Donovan. “Young people wanted a voice, they wanted somebody to sing about it, and we began singing, so I had some fun with that.” Rip It Up relives the impact bands like The Beatstalkers had on a generation, folk music’s move from smoky clubs to the mainstream and the tartan kitsch of Rollermania. The programme also celebrates Lulu’s success story and how the Average White Band wowed transatlantic audiences with their funky RnB sound. Rip It Up recalls how Dunfermline gave rise to rock legends Nazareth and how the mean streets of Govan in the 70s inspired The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s unique in-your-face attitude. Contributors include Lulu, Hamish Stuart from the Average White Band, Nazareth’s Pete Agnew, Zal Cleminson from The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, The Rezillos’ Fay Fife, Richard Jobson from The Skids, Donovan, Rab Noakes, Vic Galloway, Sally Carr from Middle of the Road, amongst others. Future episodes in the series look at the pop stars who scored commercial success as well as Scotland’s independent record industry story. Rip It Up: The Story of Scottish Pop is narrated by Laura Fraser. Rip It Up: The Story of Scottish Pop TV series is part of BBC Scotland’s summer celebration of Scottish music. Alongside BBC Radio Scotland’s series, The Story of Scottish Pop, and an online podcast, the multiplatform content compliments the National Museum of Scotland’s new music exhibition, Rip It Up.

WEDNESDAY 18 JULY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 29 ______

Killed Abroad Prog 1/1  NEW Wednesday, 18 July BBC One Scotland, 9.00 – 10.00 pm

This one hour documentary follows retired detective David Swindle as he investigates the deaths of two young Scots killed abroad. In May 2012, Craig Mallon, 26 from Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, travelled to Lloret de Mar in Spain for his brother’s stag weekend. Within a few hours of his arrival he was killed by a single punch to the head. Six years later the Spanish police have still not been able to identify his killer. In April 2017, Kirsty Maxwell, 27, from Livingston, West Lothian arrived in Benidorm for her friend’s hen party. Returning home from their first night out all the women fell asleep but for whatever reason Kirsty awoke and left her room. She ended up on the 10th floor in a room full of strangers – five men from Nottingham. She fell from the window of that room – the men denied all responsibility for death. Stricken by grief and feeling abandoned by the authorities, both in Spain and at home, the families of Craig and Kirsty are desperate for answers. Drawing on his 34 years of police experience, across hundreds of murder enquiries, David sets out to discover the truth of what really happened to Craig Mallon and Kirsty Maxwell. He goes to the towns where the killings happened to revive public interest in the cases and attempts to gather evidence that will shed new light on the unsolved crimes. Meanwhile heartbroken relatives open up about their sense of loss and the hope that one day they will get the answers they deserve.

FRIDAY 20 JULY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 29 ______

Tarraing nan Tonn (Chasing Waves)  NEW Friday 20 July BBC ALBA, 10.00 – 10.15pm

The Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles in the far north west of Scotland is lashed by wind and wild Atlantic storms throughout the year. For some adventurous ocean lovers however, this place is called home for a very specific reason - surfing. John Murdo MacAulay - who lives on Lewis - takes viewers on a fun filled and revealing journey into the world of surfing in this unique place. The programme follows him through the seasonal changes – from the depths of a bitter Hebridean winter to the stunning, long Summer nights. As he takes his first strokes as a beginner surfer he discovers that it’s not as easy as it might look. The warm and welcoming spirit of the local island surfers only adds to John Murdo’s enthusiasm and determination to 'catch a wave'.

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