BBC WEEK 20 Programme Information Saturday 11 – Friday 17 May 2019  BBC One  BBC Scotland  BBC Radio Scotland

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THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS & RADIO / BBC WEEK 20

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SATURDAY 11 MAY Orphans Reunited  NEW BBC Scotland

TUESDAY 14 MAY #BumpBirthBaby 1/3  NEW BBC Scotland

WEDNESDAY 15 MAY Jocky Wilson Said  NEW BBC One Scotland

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Peter Mullan’s Orphans gets a new ‘home’ on BBC Scotland

Scottish movie classic Orphans – released 20 years ago this month – is being celebrated by BBC Scotland.

The recently launched channel is screening the film, directed by Peter Mullan and hailed internationally as a darkly comic masterpiece, on Saturday 11 May.

Preceding the movie screening will be a specially commissioned new documentary Orphans Reunited, which brings the key cast together for the first time since they shot the film.

On its general release 20 years ago, Peter Mullan’s film wowed and shocked audiences around the world with its dark humour about four siblings coping with grief in their very different ways.

The film, written and directed by Mullan, told the story of the four Flynn siblings – three brothers and a sister – who after the death of their mother are torn apart during a long dark night, on the eve of her funeral, of mishaps and understandings.

Such was the cult of the movie that it even spawned its own catchphrase – “She ain’t heavy she’s ma mother.”

Famous as an actor, with key roles in many iconic Scottish films of the 90s – ranging from Braveheart to Trainspotting - Orphans was Peter Mullan’s first feature film as writer/director.

When it was made in 1998, it was stalled from going out to cinemas for general distribution …until the plaudits rolled in from ‘industry’ screenings, with audiences wowed at that year’s Venice Film Festival. And in May 1999, it went out on general release – making its own mark in the pantheon of Scottish movies and cementing Mullan’s career as a writer, director.

He filmed it in the Southside of , around the streets where he grew up. And for the documentary, Peter takes viewers of a tour of the area, its Orphans’ locations and other settings such as those for his award-winning short film Fridge.

He says: “ wanted to create my own world based on the world I saw around me…Then present it to folk and hope that they enjoy your way of looking at the world.”

The documentary, which has been made by Hopscotch Films, reunites the ‘sibling’ cast; ’s Douglas Henshall, who played Michael, Stephen McCole, as his brother John, Rosemarie Stevenson as their sister Sheila and , who played the eldest brother Thomas – and uttered the immortal line forever associated with the movie as his character offered to carry his mother’s coffin alone.

They will be seen reminiscing over an exciting time for their careers and the impact the film has had on their lives. Twenty years on, this ambitious film – as the documentary reveals - can also be seen as a time-capsule of the Scottish film-making scene of the nineties, with even minor roles brimming with memorable talent, including (Taggart and Two Doors Down) as the angriest barman ever witnessed on screen, and Frank Gallagher as a dodgy crook, in a role that paved the way for ’s defining gangster, Lenny. Both actors also contribute to the documentary.

Tony Nellany, BBC Scotland Channel Manager and Commissioning Executive, said : “Orphans was an international hit but also a cultural landmark in Scotland. It is part of our filmic history and 20 years on, it is a fitting opportunity to celebrate it.”

Orphans Reunited, BBC Scotland, Saturday May 11 at 9pm, followed at 10pm by Orphans.

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EDITORIAL 2019 / BBC WEEK 20 ______

Now & Next – Announcing the first commissioned artists.

An Insta-obsessed pop video, a musical about a potent forest mushroom and an audio-described sunrise are just some of the new short art films in the works thanks to a new BBC & Screen Scotland talent scheme called & Next.

The first Now & Next artists will be:

Juliana Capes & Ruth Barrie, Adam Castle, Rhona Foster, Lucas Chih-Peng Kao, Rhona Mühlebach, Michael Lee Richardson, Kate Robinson, Christian Noelle Charles, Jessica Docherty, Florrie James, Holly McLean, Robbie Synge and Sion Parkinson.

All have been successfully commissioned to create new short film content which will be shown on a variety of BBC platforms on air and online.

The scheme aims to support and encourage artists and filmmakers to produce high quality short-form content for BBC platforms and was launched on 6 November 2018 at BBC Scotland’s Pacific Quay headquarters in Glasgow.

Now & Next, in association with Screen Scotland and LUX Scotland, will commission 20 new collaborative works from creative practitioners living in Scotland and is part of the BBC’s ambition to develop talent and provide a platform for diverse voices.

The selected artists responded to an open commissioning call which asked artists to submit a short art film proposal that reflects the experience of living in modern Scotland.

Nurturing and showcasing emerging creative voices in Scotland, Now & Next also offers established artists a chance to try something new through collaboration. It hopes to support Scotland-based artists from a wide range of disciplines and is part of a wider scheme launching later this year in other parts of the UK called BBC Introducing Arts.

Pauline Law, Head of Multiplatform Production at BBC Scotland said: ‘The Now & Next scheme was created to tap into the incredible inventiveness we know exists in Scotland’s creative sector. These first two commissioning rounds certainly proved that to be true and it was a daunting task to choose from such an exciting range of proposals across so many different artistic practices and approaches to film-making and storytelling. I’m particularly pleased that we’ve been able to launch this project in Scotland ahead of its roll out across the UK and to see our first films go into production. I can’t wait to see the final results.’

Nicole Yip, Director of LUX Scotland said: ‘Now & Next is an exciting development of LUX Scotland’s mission to facilitate and promote artists’ moving image in Scotland. We are delighted to announce the first artists commissioned through the first two open calls and look forward to seeing the outcomes from this diverse range of proposals. We are excited to support these artists to produce new, bold and innovative short films that foreground collaboration amongst the many sectors of Scotland’s creative community.’

Mark Thomas, Screen Officer at Screen Scotland said: ‘The Now and Next initiative is providing much needed talent development support for Scottish based artists and filmmakers to create new, cross artform collaborations which will reach audiences right across the BBC’s broadcast platforms. This is one of a series of measures being taken to grow the industry’s talent base and increase the variety and diversity of excellent work from Scotland.’

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For more information on BBC Introducing: Now & Next and for details on how to submit a project proposal visit LUX Scotland: https://luxscotland.org.uk/programme/bbc-introducing-now-next/ The third round for applications opened for submissions on Monday 8 April. EDITORIAL 2019 / BBC WEEK 20 ______

BBC Introducing Arts: Now & Next is a BBC Arts initiative working closely with the BBC Nations and Regions and is a key component of the BBC’s Culture UK initiative launched by Director General Tony Hall in April 2017.

LUX Scotland is a non-profit agency dedicated to supporting, developing and promoting artists’ moving image practices in Scotland. Working at the intersection of the contemporary visual arts and film sectors, its core activities include public exhibition and touring projects, learning and professional development for artists and arts professionals, distribution, commissioning and production support, research and sector advocacy. From its offices based in Glasgow, it works with a growing network of national and international partners, including museums, contemporary art organisations, film festivals and educational institutions, to deliver its programme. One of its current priorities is the establishment of a new distribution collection of artists’ moving image based in Scotland. Established in 2014, LUX Scotland is a part of LUX and is supported by Creative Scotland. www.luxscotland.org.uk @LUXScotland

Screen Scotland is the dedicated partnership for screen in Scotland. With £20 million from Scottish Government and the National Lottery, Screen Scotland is driving the cultural, social and economic development of all aspects of the sector in Scotland, through enhanced funding, services and support. Screen Scotland sits within Creative Scotland and is a partnership with Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Skills Development Scotland, Scottish Funding Council, working in close collaboration with the sector to ensure its success. www.screen.scot @screenscots

MONDAY 13 MAY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 20 ______

River City Monday 13 May, BBC Scotland HD, 10.00-11.00pm Tuesday 14 May, BBC One Scotland HD, 8.00 – 9.00pm facebook.com/bbcrivercity twitter.com/bbcrivercity instagram.com/bbcrivercity

This week in Shieldinch…desperate to pay his debts, Dougie’s pursuit of money takes a sinister turn; Angus attempts to raise money for Isobel by planning a Eurovision party; and Lenny pits Amber and Lou against each other to wreak havoc on their relationship. Joe piles on the pressure telling Dougie his debt needs repaid by the end of the day. To make matters worse, Dougie’s shocked to discover Scarlett’s cleared their joint account and bought an expensive wedding dress. An opportunistic Dougie pays a surprise visit to Isobel hoping to take her out for a coffee and scam more money from her but is intercepted by Kim. Later, crossed wires result in Scarlett’s wedding plans going into overdrive putting further financial strain on Dougie. With money worries spiralling out of control, Dougie makes a desperate decision to empty the shop till and fake his own mugging. While Sonny is shocked by his friend’s injuries, policeman Joe is dubious about the attack. Elsewhere, Isobel’s stressed when her music therapy classes are cancelled. Keen to do his bit to help, Angus decides to throw a Eurovision party to raise funds. Angus rallies the troops and the event is a huge success but, later, it’s marred when Angus is attacked and the charity money stolen. Suspecting Amber is keen to build bridges with Lou, Lenny calls upon Stevie’s services to scupper their relationship once and for all. Stevie uses dirty tactics to drive a wedge through the couple enlisting the innocent Charlotte in his deceit.

Dougie is played by Stewart Porter, Angus by Scott Fletcher, Isobel by Alison Peebles, Lenny by Frank Gallagher, Amber by Jenny Hulse, Lou by Lesley Hart, Joe by Douglas Rankine, Scarlett by Sally Howitt, Kim by Frances Thorburn, Sonny by Jimmy Chisholm, Stevie by Iain Robertson and Charlotte by Daisy Veldhoven. River City is a BBC Studios, Scotland production for BBC One Scotland.

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TUESDAY 14 MAY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 20 ______

#BumpBirthBaby, Ep 1/3  NEW Tuesday 14 May BBC Scotland, 10.00 – 11.00pm

A new generation of mums-to-be and first-time parents are going ga-ga for social media from the minute they find out they’re expecting. #BumpBirthBaby explores the 21st century obsession with charting every high and low on social platforms like YouTube, Instagram and Twitter. The is also thrown on trends from across the pond that have really taken off in the UK, from gender reveal parties to baby showers and designer gift lists for infants and there’s a look at other issues too, like the constant stress of juggling with family commitments while still trying to get some all-important ‘me-time’. In this first episode, #First-timers, we meet some ‘Absolute Beginners’, first time mums-to-be who have no idea what to expect on the road to parenthood ahead of them. Self-confessed social media queen Natalie, 34, who’s expecting twins, is looking forward to a baby shower hosted by her group of friends. And Lauren, a 26-year-old Glasgow-based flight attendant, is preparing to meet with the excited grandparents to let them know if she’s expecting a boy or a girl. Bump, Birth Baby is a Firecracker production for BBC Scotland. Repeated on BBC One Scotland at 10.35pm on Monday 20 May.

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WEDNESDAY 15 MAY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 20 ______

Scotland’s Home Of The Year, Ep 6/8 Wednesday 15 May BBC Scotland, 8.00-8.30pm

First up in tonight’s visit to the East of Scotland is a renovated B-listed farmhouse just outside North Berwick. The owners wanted to mix the centuries-old charm of the original building with some modern touches, mixing traditional décor with the contemporary. Judges - Michael Angus, Anna Campbell-Jones and Kate Spiers - are particularly impressed with the clever use of partial-wall partitions to make the most of the high ceilings in the master bedroom. Next, they visit ‘the ramp house’ in Portobello, built by Thea and Ian to allow their wheelchair-user daughter Greta to move around their home barrier free. Finally, in Dalgety Bay, the transformations made to a simple 1970s bungalow – which once belonged to the owner’s grandmother – are stunning with lots of bright interiors and clever upcycling. Scotland’s Home of the Year is an IWC Media production for BBC Scotland.

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Jocky Wilson Said  NEW Wednesday 15 May BBC One Scotland, 9.00 – 10.00pm

Featuring rare archive footage and told in Jocky Wilson’s own words, this is the bittersweet story of the rise and fall of a cult Scottish sporting hero. Known for his heavy drinking and unorthodox throwing style, Jocky was propelled to fame through a sport that went from pub pastime to mass entertainment. took him from the dole queue in Kirkcaldy and made him one of the most recognisable faces in the country. Everything was on offer for a skilled arrowsmith; fame, glory and a potential fortune. In 1989, Jocky Wilson was crowned world darts champion for the second time. But for the cheeky lad from The Lang Toun with the enigmatic smile, lasting riches were somehow beyond his reach. Poor choices and the love of a drink meant Jocky left the sport penniless. In 1995, he abandoned the game and returned to the same council estate, in the same town, near the same pub where his incredible journey to stardom began. Following his humble upbringing, his onwards rise to national treasure and sad descent, Jocky Wilson Said features exclusive interviews with his friends and darts contemporaries such as , and Phil Taylor.

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An Lan - A' beartachadh an Lain / Tide - Harnessing the Tide  LAST IN THE SERIES Wednesday 15 May BBC ALBA, 9.00-10.00pm

The last of the three-part series explores how people harness the tide for different purposes. The programme joins a swimming challenge that uses the tide as a catapult, and explores tidal power technology on . On the beautiful island of Bernera, in the Outer Hebrides, an art installation bell harnesses the tide’s power. Maritime lecturer and former fisherman Iain Macaulay is tasked with performing a vital repair to the bell - work which can only be done on a low spring tide. In the Arctic a new tide is rising – a plastic tide, and with it a global threat. A team of young researchers find evidence of micro plastics, washed up and broken down by the tide. As well as the stories of today, we also explore the tide’s potential in harnessing its power for the benefit of .

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THURSDAY 16 MAY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 20 ______

Opry le Daniel Thursday 16 May BBC ALBA, 9.00-9.55pm

Opry with Daniel, presented by Daniel O’ Donnell and narrated by Anne Sinclair. In this final programme of the series, legendary singer Rita Coolidge is Daniel’s guest. She chats with Daniel, shares some of her favourite songs and duets with Daniel. Recorded live before an audience at the Millennium Forum in Derry, Opry with Daniel features the best of Irish country music.

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