BBC WEEK 51, 15-21 December 2012 Programme Information, Television & Radio BBC Scotland Press Office bbc.co.uk/mediacentre bbc.co.uk/iplayer

THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS TELEVISION & RADIO / BBC WEEK 51

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MONDAY 17 DECEMBER In Dogs We Trust  NEW BBC One Scotland Addicted to Pleasure  LAST IN THE SERIES BBC One Scotland Limmy’s Show!, Prog 6/6  LAST IN SERIES BBC Two Scotland On the Skids  NEW BBC Radio Scotland

TUESDAY 18 DECEMBER Annie Ross: No-One But Me  NEW BBC Two Scotland Meet the Parents, Prog 1/3  NEW BBC Radio Scotland

WEDNESDAY 19 DECEMBER Strictly Beach Ballroom  NEW BBC Radio Scotland

EDITORIAL 2012 / BBC WEEK 51 ______

DANIELA NARDINI MAKES HER WAY TO WATERLOO ROAD

Daniela Nardini has joined the cast of BBC One’s award-winning drama, Waterloo Road for the third instalment of its eighth series, currently filming on location in Greenock, Scotland.

In future episodes of the popular drama – made by Shed Productions (a Shed Media Company) through BBC Scotland – Daniela (The Fades, This Life) joins the Waterloo Road staffroom as a new science teacher.

Daniela’s character, Esther Fairclough, is a passionate, driven but maverick science teacher who has an unconventional approach to inspiring her pupils. Daniela says: “Esther is mildly dangerous with the potential to get more so. She is passionate about her cause but unfortunately doesn't know how to encourage and promote her views without getting carried away.”

Esther Fairclough will make her on-screen debut in the third instalment of the 8th series (episodes 21- 30), scheduled to transmit on BBC One later in 2013.

Cameron Roach, Head of Drama for Shed Productions and Executive Producer, Waterloo Road: “We're very excited to welcome Daniela to the ensemble of Waterloo Road. Daniela has earned a terrific reputation for playing memorable characters, and we're looking forward to her breathing life into Esther.”

Gaynor Holmes, Executive Producer for BBC Scotland, adds: “We're delighted that Daniela has joined the Waterloo Road Cast. It's a real pleasure to see her back at BBC Scotland and we're sure the audience will love her character, Esther.”

Daniela Nardini is the latest additions to the Waterloo Road cast alongside Laurie Brett (EastEnders), Zoe Lucker (EastEnders, Footballers’ Wives), Tommy Lawrence-Knight (Sarah Jane Adventures, Doctor Who), Georgie Glen (Foyle’s War, Heartbeat), Victoria Bush (Bad Girls), Carl Au (Jersey Boys), Abby Mavers (Willy Russell’s Our Day Out) and newcomer Brogan Ellis.

Moving the Waterloo Road production to Scotland is part of the BBC’s move to increase network programming from Scotland and the other nations of the UK, providing a significant boost to the Scottish creative sector.

Julie Whiteside

MONDAY 17 DECEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS /BBC WEEK 51 ______

In Dogs We Trust  NEW Monday 17 December BBC One Scotland, 7.30 – 8.00pm

BBC Scotland news reporter and guide dog user Ian Hamilton explores the varied and surprising ways in which people are putting their lives in the hands of their canine friends for documentary In Dogs We Trust. The investigation highlights the case of a woman with epilepsy whose dog gives her a ten minute warning before she has a seizure – along with a 10 year old boy suffering from type-one diabetes, who gets notice from his dog Molly just before he has a hypo and is even brought his medication by Molly. Ian also explore the frontiers of medical science and whether we could trust dogs to diagnose illnesses for us, including looking at how their acute senses are being used in the battle against cancer.

Karen Higgins

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Addicted to Pleasure - Whisky, Ep 4/4  LAST IN THE SERIES Monday 17 December BBC One Scotland, 9.00-10.00pm

Today, whisky is a source of Scottish pride; it's one of the UK's few growth industries. In this last episode, actor Brian Cox reveals how whisky was born and shaped in opposition to the British tax system, and how that history forged the character of Scotland's national drink. But as he discovers, during the 19th century, addiction became a huge social problem with Scots drinking around six million gallons every year to escape the often unbearable conditions of their urban lives. The Scots reputation for hard drinking was born, an image Scotland struggles with to this day.

Hilda McLean

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Limmy’s Show! , Prog 6/6  LAST IN THE SERIES Monday 17 December BBC Two Scotland, 10.00-10.30pm

The final episode in the series builds to a crescendo as Adventure Call phone-in host, Falconhoof, has two very feisty callers to deal with - if only they understood the concept of teamwork. Lovable deep thinker, Dee Dee goes to the supermarket for milk, but comes back with much more than he bargained for and dark-hearted psychic medium, Raymond Day helps a Paraside audience member confront a malevolent spirit. And after a spectacular fall at the karaoke club, the continuing story of Jacqueline McCafferty, the lovable ex-junkie with the chip on her shoulder, reaches its dramatic peak as she comes face to face with an angel. Adding to the character pieces are more of Limmy's observations, running sketches and stand-alone pieces. Creepy Norman really freaks people out with his winning smile and Brian takes desperate measures to get acquainted with Mary at the office tuck shop.Sharing a tenement close becomes a tense affair for Limmy, as one annoying neighbour blocks the passage with some rubbish. In other sketches Limmy is all dressed up for a proper night out with the boys, explores the joys of karma, and discovers that three beds are definitely better than one, in a pyjama clad takeover that Captain Jack Sparrow would approve of. Limmy’s Show! is written, performed and directed by one of comedy's most original minds, Brian Limond - and this third series is packed with fast-paced sketches, series defining characters, a cavalcade of new creations and Limmy's trademark impressive visuals and offbeat observations. Brian Limond plays the main characters and he is supported by his cast: Paul McCole, Alan McHugh and Kirstin McLean who play a wide range of characters and roles. Limmy's Show! is a Comedy Unit production for BBC Scotland.

Jim Gough

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On The Skids, Prog 1/1  NEW Monday 17 December BBC Radio Scotland, 2.00 – 2.30pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

When a Glasgow bound train is forced to terminate its journey in harsh winter conditions, resources are stretched and passengers stranded in this new drama, On The Skids, by Anita Gallo. A mini-cab driver, comes to the aid of two passengers desperate to reach Glasgow before nightfall, but as conditions continue to deteriorate his 'good deed' threatens to lead to dire consequences. Steven McNicol plays Lewis, Nicola Jo Cully plays Ella, and John Macaulay plays the driver.

Suzanne Vickers

TUESDAY 18 DECEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 51 ______

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

This week in Shieldinch…Scarlett puts the Little Miss Christmas pageant before her family; Christina’s cyberbully steps up a gear; and Bob struggles with more bad news. The Mullens are all set to move back to their flat, but Scarlett is more focussed on the Little Miss Christmas pageant. When Jimmy discovers Mark has left the flat in disarray, he asks Scarlett for help to get them moved back in today. However, despite Scarlett’s insistence that she will get paint, Jimmy is left to do it all himself. Scarlett gets Madonna all glammed up – and then takes money from the savings account to get herself dolled up too. After all, the mums can enter the contest too. However, as the pageant progresses Madonna doesn’t seem too willing to join in – and when Jimmy arrives just in time to witness Scarlett give a heart-tugging speech about her cancer battle, he assumes she’s doing it to win. Scarlett is shocked Jimmy would even think that but she does begin to take a look at what she’s been doing to her family. Christina’s cyber-bully is showing no festive spirit – and is continuing to harass her. Not only is she getting awful pictures and messages posted about her on social media sites, there are also the countless emails, and now texts being sent to her family’s mobiles. Alice is busy at the garage and so it’s Nicole who offers a shoulder to cry on. Christina also turns to Robbie for help, but when Will tells her to make an official complaint and to take a look at those around her – Christina panics. Bob and Stella are due to find out the result from their round of IVF. Stella really thinks this time it’s worked but as they sit in the waiting room, she starts to worry. Bob is struggling to comfort and reassure her – and when the bad news comes in – they both hide their feelings from each other. Bob later confides to Miriam that he doesn’t feel any emotions on the tablets and, although Miriam tells him things will get better, Bob is wondering whether to come off his anti-depressants.

Scarlett is played by Sally Howitt, Jimmy by Billy McElhaney, Mark by Neil McKinven, Christina by Caitlin Gillespie, Alice by Sophie Mercer, Nicole by Holly Jack, Robbie by Gary Lamont, Will by Scott Ryan Vickers, Bob by Stephen Purdon, Stella by Keira Lucchesi and Miriam by Kate Rutter. 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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Annie Ross: No-one But Me, Prog 1/1  NEW Tuesday 18 December BBC Two Scotland, 9.00-10.00pm

Annie Ross is a jazz legend, but possibly better known in her homeland as the sister of Jimmy Logan. This ArtWorks Scotland special, made by Connectfilm, looks at her eight decade career which runs the gamut from precocious child star – the ‘Scottish Shirley Temple’ – to indefatigable living legend. In this intimate, revealing profile, Annie discusses her many lives from Paris singer in the 1940s to incomparable vocal gymnast and lyricist in the 1950s and Covent Garden impresario in the 1960s. Still singing at the age of 81, she relates the story of her extraordinary life, with tales of Billie Holiday, her lover Lenny Bruce, triumph and tragedy, drug addiction, and her deep abiding affection for beloved brother Jimmy. The Jazz House, presented by Stephen Duffy, will have a special tribute section to Annie Ross on the BBC Radio Scotland programme on Wednesday 5 December at 8.00pm, and again on Sunday 9 December at 8.00pm.

Hilda McLean

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Meet the Parents, Prog 1/3  NEW Tuesday 18 December BBC Radio Scotland, 2.00 – 2.30pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

Scottish skier. Alain Baxter. talks to his Dad about his controversial medal success at the 2002 Salt Lake City winter games and how he returned to Aviemore to a hero's welcome. Despite never getting his bronze medal back, even after Alain cleared his name, his Dad tells him how in his eyes he is still the first Britain to win a ski-ing medal in the Olympic games. The two also share stories of ski-ing in the Cairngorms, racing, coaching and ice-hockey.

Suzanne Vickers

WEDNESDAY 19 DECEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 51 ______

1872: A Rugby Rivalry/1872 Wednesday 19 December BBC Two Scotland, 10.00-10.30pm

Sides representing Glasgow and Edinburgh first met in 1872 in the first ever inter-district clash in rugby. The programme looks at the history of the fixture and features contributions from many of the great names that have taken part over the years. Today the match has evolved into a hotly contested affair between the two professional teams that now exist in the cities, and players from both sides will also explain just how intense the rivalry has become. Narrated by John Beattie. A gaelic version of this programme was shown on BBC ALBA earlier this month.

Jim Gough

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Strictly Beach Ballrooms, Prog 1/3  NEW Wednesday 19 December BBC Radio Scotland, 2.00 – 2.30pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

Strictly star Richard Arnold embraces the fascinating world of amateur ballroom dance competitions at the atmospheric Beach Ballroom in Aberdeen.

Suzanne Vickers

THURSDAY 20 DECEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 51 ______

My Life in Five Songs, Prog 2/7 Thursday 20 December BBC Radio Scotland, 2.00 – 2.30pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

Irish singer and songwriter, Eleanor McEvoy. tells Phil Cunningham that singing a Gaelic translation of Slade's hit Mama Weer All Crazee Now was one of her first public performances. She wrote the song Only A Woman's Heart. on the album A Woman's Heart, which also featured fellow musicians Mary Black, Dolores Keane, Sharon Shannon, Frances Black and Maura O'Connell and was the biggest selling album in Irish musical history. In the 20 years since the album's release Eleanor has made her mark on the music scene at home in Ireland and abroad. Born in Dublin she took an interest in music and song from an early age, joined the Junior Irish Youth Orchestra as a young teenager and for four years played with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland before pursuing her career in popular music. Eleanor tells Phil Cunningham about her love of both pop and classical music, and picks five tracks that have been milestones along her musical journey.

Suzanne Vickers

FRIDAY 21 DECEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 51 ______

Dan McDuff is on the Case, Prog 3/4 Friday 21 December BBC Radio Scotland, 1.45 – 2.00pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

Dan McDuff tries to find the connection between a murdered dairy farmer, a copy of Gibbon’s Sunset Song, a quad bike and some dexterous and intelligent cows. David Kay plays Dan McDuff; Victoria Balnaves plays Leah McNay; Michael Redmond plays Seamus O’Shaughnessy and Moray Hunter plays D.S. Wright. Dan McDuff – Is on the Case is written by David Kay, produced by Mary Bell and Moray Hunter, and directed by Marilyn Imrie.

Suzanne Vickers

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