BBC WEEK 44, 26 October – 1 November 2013 Programme Information, Television & Radio BBC Scotland Press Office bbc.co.uk/mediacentre bbc.co.uk/iplayer facebook.com/BBCScotland twitter.com/BBCScotland

THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS TELEVISION & RADIO / BBC WEEK 44

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THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER The Great Big Energy Challenge NEW BBC Two Scotland

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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

SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 44 ______

FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier, Scotland v Northern Ireland Saturday 26 October BBC Alba, 5.20 – 7.30pm

Exclusive live action from the FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers as Scotland take on Northern Ireland at Fir Park, Motherwell. Scotland currently sit top of Group 4 with two wins from two and Anna Signeul’s team will hope to continue that good form as they bid for a place at the finals to be held in Canada in 2015.

Lorna Gardner / Gary McQueen

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Camanachd Bheo: Shinty/Hurling - Ireland v Scotland Saturday 26 October BBC Alba 7.30 – 9.20pm

‘As-live’ coverage of the shinty/hurling international between Ireland and Scotland. Action comes from Croke Park, Dublin, with commentary from Hugh Dan MacLennan.

Lorna Gardner / Gary McQueen

SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 44 ______

Scottish Premiership - St Johnstone v Motherwell Sunday 27 October BBC Alba, 4.00 – 6.00pm

The latest ‘as-live’ full-match coverage from the Scottish Premiership as St Johnstone host Motherwell at McDiarmid Park, Perth.

Lorna Gardner / Gary McQueen

MONDAY 28 OCTOBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS /BBC WEEK 44 ______

Trusadh: Dòmhnall agus na Bàtaichean Carago/Donald and the Cargo Boats Monday 28 October BBC Alba, 9.00 – 10.00pm

Boats have long been a lifeline for the fragile island communities of the Scottish West coast. Amongst those were the Cal mac cargo-boats which served the Inner & Outer Hebrides in the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s - direct descendants of the famous puffers. Keen model boat builder and Cal mac enthusiast, Donald Meek narrates the story. He has fond recollections of the visits of the likes of the Lochcarron from his days as a young boy in Tiree, and then in Oban while at High school. Many of the crews also came from the islands, and we hear some of the engaging and funny tales some former crewmen as they recall their time on board. Weaving beautiful, and little seen archive with these anecdotes and interviews, Donald and the Cargo Boats tells the warm, nostalgic story of these boats and their special place amongst the islanders of the Scottish west coast.

Lorna Gardner / Gary McQueen

TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 44 ______

River City Tuesday 29 October BBC One Scotland HD, 8.00 – 9.00pm

This week in Shieldinch…Gina’s money worries reach new lows, forcing her to make a difficult decision about her future; Nicole’s devastated she can’t afford to pay for Gareth’s funeral; and Zinnie oversteps the mark with Alex and Pippa. Gina is relieved when Murray offers a substantial loan to buy Lenny out of the Oyster Café. Even better, businessman Alex McAllister, shows an interest in buying the Oyster – but only if Lenny’s out of the picture. However, on advice from shrewd lawyer Paul Malick, Lenny decides the Oyster is the perfect business to launder their drugs money and tells a shocked Gina he’s not selling. Gina is pressurised by Liz and Eileen to make things right. So when Gina finds Malcolm can’t afford to repair his broken boiler, she gives him Murray’s money claiming it’s a bank loan. Things go from bad to worse when Gina discovers Lenny’s money laundering activities. When confronted, Lenny lays down the law – if Gina tells the police she’ll be held accountable. Desperate, Gina takes matters into her own hands and goes to the police, setting in motion Gina’s difficult decision to leave Shieldinch. Meanwhile, Nicole is heartbroken she can’t afford to pay for Gareth’s funeral but just when she thinks all is lost, uncle Gabriel steps in and saves the day. Reeling from her escorting experience, Zinnie tries contacting Alex for answers. However, Pippa doesn’t appreciate Zinnie harassing her clients and tells her to back off – or she’ll expose all to Zinnie’s family. And there’s new face in town when Alex’s younger brother, Jamie, arrives in Shieldinch.

Gina is played by Libby McArthur, Nicole by Holly Jack, Zinnie by Nalini Chetty, Alex by Jordan Young, Pippa by Joy McAvoy, Murray by Brian Crozier, Lenny by Frank Gallagher, Paul Malick by John Gillespie, Liz by Eileen McCallum, Eileen by Deirdre Davis, Malcolm by Johnny Beattie, Gabriel by Garry Sweeney and Jamie by Mark Rowley.

Julie Whiteside

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The SPFL Challenge Cup Live - Stenhousemuir v Rangers Tuesday 29 October BBC Alba, 7.30 – 9.30pm

Live semi-final action from the Ramsdens Cup as Stenhousemuir and Rangers do battle for a place in the final.

The match from Ochilview Park, Stenhousemuir, will kick off at 7.35pm.

Lorna Gardner / Gary McQueen

THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 44 ______

Waterloo Road, Ep 9/10 Thursday 31 October BBC One, 8.00 - 9.00pm

A visit from boxing champion Nicola Adams restores Kacey’s confidence in her own abilities. Lenny makes a friend in the new supply teacher, but panic soon ensues when it’s discovered the teacher is not what he seems. Kacey’s confidence is wavering as the whole school – and now her family – get stuck into raising funds for her boxing scholarship. When Nikki arranges for Olympic medallist, Nicola Adams to come to the school, Kacey initially balks under the pressure. A few tips from the champion soon restores Kacey’s faith, but a jealous Barry Barry is soon hatching his own plans for the raised funds. New supply teacher Frankie McGregor’s heavy handed approach divides Christine and Simon, but Sue is overjoyed to find an excuse to skive while Frankie keeps her classes under control. The twins Lenny and Lisa grow apart, as Lisa chooses Shaznay and her girl gang over spending time with her brother. When Frankie McGregor offers to take lonely Lenny fishing, Lenny jumps at the chance. Panic ensues at the school however, when the truth about Frankie is revealed and the pair can’t be located. Kacey is played by Brogan Ellis, Nikki by Heather Peace, Barry by Carl Au, Christine by Laurie Brett, Simon by Richard Mylan, Sue by Vanessa Hehir, Lisa by Caitlin Gillespie, Shaznay by Je’taime Morgan Hanley, Lenny by Joe Slater and Frankie McGregor by Duncan Pow. Waterloo Road is a Shed Production for BBC One through BBC Scotland.

Lee Beattie & Eva Cook, Wire Media (National Publicity) Julie Whiteside (Scottish Publicity)

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The Great Big Energy Saving Challenge, Ep 1/1 NEW Thursday, 31 October BBC Two Scotland, 9.00-10.00pm

With energy bills going through the roof, we’d all like to use less and save money and this new BBC Scotland documentary provides some very helpful pointers on how that can be achieved. The programme makers challenged six families in Stonehaven to cut the amount of electricity and gas they used by 30 per cent within just three weeks. Given this was during a very chilly April in the North East of Scotland, this was no small challenge but the production provided assistance from engineering expert Marty Jopson and energy expert Lucy Conway, who lives completely off grid on the remote Scottish isle of Eigg. All of the isle’s electricity is generated from renewable sources so Lucy knows a thing or two about energy saving. As well as energy advice, insulation measures and thermal imaging to find energy leaks, the families also had fun with a raft of bicycles wired up to an electric generator to illustrate how much physical energy it takes to make electricity. The home measures were monitored by state of the art devices in each house and the experiment and its results were scrutinised by Dr Alan Owen, Director of Sustainable Practice at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen. Presenter Kate Humble said: “This project featured ordinary families in a street that could be anywhere in the UK. They weren’t eco warriors and like so many of us really had no idea how to go about saving energy in a way that they could live with comfortably long-term. That’s what made this programme different. No one was installing solar panels on the roof or triple glazing. They weren't making any really dramatic changes but everyone, including me, was amazed by what they achieved. It was a truly inspirational project and if it can work for them it can work for all of us. ”

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