Bbc Week 33, 15

BBC WEEK 33, 15 - 21 August 2015 Programme Information, Television & Radio BBC Scotland Press Office BBC Media Centre Scotland BBC iPlayer Scotland BBC Scotland twitter.com/BBCScotPR

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THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS TELEVISION & RADIO / BBC WEEK 33

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MONDAY 17 AUGUST Burnistoun’s Big Night NEW BBC One Scotland Trusadh - Cothrom nam Ban/ Where are the Women?  NEW BBC ALBA

TUESDAY 18 AUGUST Sean Connery: In His Own Words  NEW BBC Two Scotland Stoidhle/The Dressing Up Box, Ep1/4  NEW BBC ALBA

WEDNESDAY 19 AUGUST The World Pipe Band Championships  NEW BBC One 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 15 AUGUST TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 33 ______

Live Shinty - Camanachd Beo - Newtonmore v Kyles Athletic  NEW Saturday 15 August BBC ALBA, 4.00 – 6.00 pm

Live coverage of the second semi-final of the Camanachd Cup as Newtonmore take on Kyles Athletic at The Sports Field, Taynuilt.

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MONDAY 17 AUGUST TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS /BBC WEEK 33 ______

Burnistoun’s Big Night  NEW Monday 17 August BBC One Scotland. 10.35-11.15pm bbc.co.uk/burnistoun

Burnistoun’s Big Night is a hilarious snapshot of a town letting its hair down featuring familiar faces and one-off comic scenarios from the popular comedy show. Following characters from the first drink of the night to the last dip of pakora in the wee small hours, some of Burnistoun’s best-loved characters are back including Jolly Boy John, Quality Polis McGregor and Toshan, best mates Scott and Peter plus the “Up the Road” guys. Meanwhile the selection of new sketches includes beardie hipsters Niko and Kiko, cocktail-sipping ‘Exclusive Girls’ and extended repercussions as a treatment for erectile dysfunction works a wee bit too well. There’s a glimpse of Burnistoun’s hoi polloi in high-class toilets and chippies, questionable boxing advice courtesy of the Bryce brothers and birthday party guests driving their mate, Barry, mad. Plus the Radio Burnistoun DJs keep things moving as “the best wee city on God’s Green Earth” lets its hair down on a Saturday night. This special edition of Burnistoun sees a welcome return for the star writer-performer duo of Robert Florence and Iain Connell alongside Louise Stewart and Gerry McLaughlin and the show welcomes Burnistoun newcomers Jane McCarry and Holly Jack. Burnistoun’s Big Night is a Comedy Unit production for BBC One Scotland.

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Trusadh - Cothrom nam Ban/Where are the Women?  NEW Monday 17 August BBC ALBA, 9.00 – 10.00pm

At a time when Scotland has its first ever female First Minister, and many other women leading the way in politics and our society generally, Christina McGonigle travels across the country to look at the issue of equality for women in Scotland. She explores what's changed in the last century, both historically and culturally, and considers the way ahead.

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TUESDAY 18 AUGUST TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 33 ______

River City Tuesday 18 August BBC One Scotland HD, 8.00 – 9.00pm bbc.co.uk/rivercity facebook.com/bbcrivercity twitter.com/bbcrivercity instagram.com/bbcrivercity

This week in Shieldinch…Alan drowns his sorrows, alienating everyone and putting himself in grave danger; Lenny mixes business with pleasure with disastrous consequences; and battle lines are drawn between Angus and Buster. In the wake of losing both Grace and Kirsty, Alan turns to alcohol to forget. After Angus catches his dad buying yet more whisky he gives him an earful, prompting Alan to take control. However, the reunion with Kirsty doesn’t go well and his pleas for her to come home fall on deaf ears. Seeing his father so broken, Angus spends some quality time at home with Alan. It’s a turning point, as Alan reminisces over good times and stays sober for the night. However, the next morning, Alan takes on work at the former travellers’ site which proves too much for him, driving him back to drink – with potentially fatal consequences. Elsewhere, Lenny basks in the glory of his new relationship with Erin. So when a golden business opportunity comes calling through Erin’s former boss, Lenny thinks he’s on a winning streak and jumps at the offer. Not least because it gives him a chance to get one over on Alex McAllister. But Lenny’s about to find out all is not as it seems. Angus spots a chance to make a fast buck with Bob by selling t-shirts with Buster’s catchphrase ‘It’s Yersel’ on them – much to the annoyance of the wrestler.

Alan is played by Stephen McCole, Lenny by Frank Gallagher, Angus by Scott Fletcher, Buster by Graeme Stevely, Kirsty by Bobby Rainsbury, Erin by Emma Hartley-Miller, Alex McAllister by Jordan Young and Bob by Stephen Purdon.

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Sean Connery: In His Own Words  NEW Tuesday 18 August BBC Two Scotland, 9.00 – 10.00pm

As Sir Sean Connery reaches his 85th birthday, friends, actors and directors pay tribute to Scotland’s greatest movie star. Dougray Scott, Robert Carlyle, Pierce Brosnan, Terry Gilliam and George Lucas are just some of the big names who discuss the iconic Bond movies he starred in as well as many of his other films including Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade, The Man Who Would Be King, Highlander and The Untouchables, for which he won his best supporting actor Oscar. From humble beginnings as a milkman in Edinburgh, Sir Sean is described as a trailblazer for Scottish actors whose legacy can be seen in many Scottish film stars around today. This 60 minute BBC Scotland documentary on his life and career also features archive interviews with Sean Connery from the BBC vaults, spanning 50 years before his retirement from acting in 2003.

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Stoidhle/The Dressing Up Box, Ep1/4  NEW Tuesday 18 August BBC ALBA, 8.30 – 9.00pm

Starring one of Scotland's most renowned couturier, Sandra Murray, 'Stoidhle - The Dressing-up Box' explores clothes and what people say to the world through what they wear. Each week Sandra is joined by guests at Aigas House, near Beauly in the Highlands, and together they explore the importance of fashion and design to them personally. Sandra charts styles across the generations - from vintage to punk and discusses with her guests how they create their signature look. Sandra is joined in the first programme by mother and daughter Kirsteen and Deirdre Graham, both talented musicians and singers from the Isle of Skye. They reveal their love of glamour through the items in their dressing up box. Sandra will also meet Lady Lister-Kaye, owner of Aigas, House who shares her family's heirloom clothes passed down from generation to generation.

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WEDNESDAY 19 AUGUST TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 33 ______

The World Pipe Band Championships 2015  NEW Wednesday 19 August BBC One Scotland, 7.00-8.00pm

Jackie Bird presents highlights of the World Pipe Band Championships 2015 from Glasgow Green. The programme will feature some of the best performances from the Grade One arena, with respected piper Bob Worrall giving his expert commentary as competitors from around the globe compete for this coveted title. The programme will also feature coverage of the Juvenile grade before the announcement of this year's world champions.

FRIDAY 21 AUGUST TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 33 ______

Live Scottish Championship - Morton v St Mirren  NEW Friday 21 August BBC ALBA, 7.35 – 9.50 pm

Live coverage from Cappielow Park as Morton take on St Mirren in the Scottish Championship.

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