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THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS TELEVISION & RADIO / BBC WEEK 7

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MONDAY 15 FEBRUARY Cuimhneachan/Remembrance  NEW BBC ALBA

WEDNESDAY 17 FEBRUARY Facelifts and Fillers  NEW BBC One Scotland ______

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 EDITORIAL 2016 / BBC WEEK 7 ______.

Robot Wars and Rillington Place to film in Scotland this Spring

Two major network shows, the rebooted action-packed Robot Wars and a new three-part drama Rillington Place, will be filmed in the west of Scotland over the next few months.

Dara O Briain and Angela Scanlon have been announced as the new presenters of Robot Wars when the series is rebooted for BBC Two and filmed near Glasgow, with Jonathan Pearce returning as commentator.

And Endomol Shine Group’s fledgling label Bandit Television is to co-produce a dramatisation of the notorious Rillington Place murders for BBC1, filming in the BBC Scotland drama studios in Dumbarton.

Bandit and BBC in-house drama’s will recount the true story of murderer John Christie, his wife Ethel, and neighbour Timothy Evans who lived at the address in the late 1940s and early 1950s.

The story will be told from each of the main character’s viewpoints and explore their relationships and actions that led to a tragic miscarriage of justice which contributed towards the abolition of capital punishment in Britain.

Filming will begin at the end of March in Dumbarton and the series is expected to air on BBC1 late this year.

Dara and Angela, meanwhile, will get up close with the robots, the teams and get feedback from the Robot Wars judges while legendary commentator Jonathan Pearce will return with his inimitable take on the Robot Wars fights.

All the Robot Wars action will come from the new purpose-built fighting arena near Glasgow, which will allow viewers to get even closer to the action, with state-of-the-art cameras capable of capturing every crushing, sawing and scorching moment in incredible detail.

Dara O Briain says: “I am thrilled to be presenting Robot Wars. For too long, the schedules have cried out for a show in which dedicated amateurs, toiling day and night, handcraft sophisticated automatons built on the delicate interplay of hand-wired servo motors with custom-built circuit boards and fingertip motion control, just to see them get smashed to pieces by a dustbin carrying a massive hammer. It's war, and how I love it so.”

Angela Scanlon adds: “I'm so excited to be joining such a legendary show that, after all this time, still manages to make people squeal with joy. I cannot wait to see the robots in all their metallic glory playfully destroying each other!”

Jonathan Pearce says: “Robot Wars is an immensely enjoyable programme to commentate on. I am delighted to be involved and back among the cut and thrust of the robot battles. ACTIVATE!”

Channel Editor of BBC Two, Adam Barker, says: “I’m thrilled that Dara O Briain and Angela Scanlon will be fronting BBC Two’s reboot of Robot Wars. Alongside the welcome return of Jonathan Pearce bringing his unique commentary to proceedings, they are the perfect team to bring to life all the excitement and drama from the arena and explain the innovation and technological advances being showcased in the new and improved robots.” Acting Controller of Entertainment, Alan Tyler, says: “We are delighted to have such an enviable line- up of talent at the helm of the new series. Dara is the perfect host for Robot Wars. Funny, intelligent, warm and genuinely enthused by both the engineering science and the passionate people behind the machines. I'm slightly worried he may actually apply to be a contestant. Angela’s razor-sharp wit and clever curiosity, alongside Jonathan’s expertise and insight, complete a perfect partnership. We can’t wait to bring the new series to the BBC Two’s audience.”

The new Robot Wars logo for the series, designed by Jump, has also been unveiled.

Mentorn Scotland’s Executive Producer, Andrew Robertson, says: “The logo totally encapsulates everything that is new about the series: updated technology, modernised armour, contemporary design and a seismic updated tonal shift from the original series.”

The new six-part series will be produced by Mentorn Scotland, part of the Tinopolis Group, in association with SJP Media, and will feature a new structure with more robots, more battles and more science than ever before. It also includes a raft of technological advances since the show first aired over a decade ago, and viewers can expect to see more innovative fighting machines as teams of amateur roboteers battle it out to win the coveted Robot Wars title.

Robot Wars fans can apply to see the battles first hand in the studio audience by contacting lostintv.com; by emailing [email protected] or by calling 0208 5308 100.

Follow Robot Wars on social media:

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Mohsen Amini wins BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician Of The Year 2016

BBC Radio Scotland’s annual celebration of young musical talent raised the roof at the City Halls in Glasgow when Mohsen Amini won the title of Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2016. Concertina player Mohsen, 22, made his mark at the event on Sunday, January 31, which was broadcast live on BBC Radio Scotland as part of Celtic Connections 2016, presented by Bruce MacGregor. Each of the six finalists gave a rousing 15-minute performance showing real talent across a wide range of musical approaches. But Mohsen, of Glasgow, just had the edge during a superb night of entertainment. Head of BBC Radio Scotland Jeff Zycinski says: “Our six finalists were magnificent. Each one of them brought an individuality and flair to their performance that both impressed and entertained. “Yet again, we were faced with an extremely difficult choice but we felt Mohsen produced the best performance on the night. “Mohsen encapsulates exactly the kind of performer we set out to find when BBC Radio Scotland launched the search for this year's Young Traditional Musician Of The Year. “Performances like his and the others we saw tonight will encourage a new generation to keep these important traditions alive and to maximise their musical potential.” Mohsen, of Glasgow, began playing concertina at 10. Heavily influenced by both Irish and Scottish music, he is a member of various bands and with one - Talisk - won a BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award in 2015, followed up with a live session on Mark Radcliffe’s BBC Radio 2 Folk Show. Later this year Mohsen's first albums with Talisk and another band ÍMAR will be released. He wins a recording session with BBC Scotland and one-year membership to the Musicians Union. All finalists get a one-year membership to the Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland (TMSA) plus the opportunity to take part in the TMSA’s annual Young Trad Tour. He said: “I'm just shocked and amazed - what a brilliant night. The camaraderie between all the finalists backstage has been brilliant - we're all good friends. Winning the award is such an honour.” Previous winners who have used their award win as a major springboard to a professional career in music include Anna Massie, Stuart Cassells, Robyn Stapleton, Paddy Callaghan and Rona Wilkie. Entries will open for the 2017 competition in the Spring. The other 2016 finalists were:

Hannah MacRae (Lochaber) – fiddle: Originally of Fort William, Hannah now lives in Glasgow while she studies for her BMus Scottish Music degree at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She began playing fiddle when she was still at primary school and by the time she was 14 she won her first major title at the junior solo International fiddle competition in Carlow, Ireland. Hannah is a strong believer in keeping up tradition – in particular the culture of traditional music and Gaelic – and has been teaching fiddle for the past year. Jessica Burton (Orkney) – clarsach: Wanting to stand out from all the fiddle players on Orkney, a young Jessica began playing clarsach at 11 and joined school fiddle group Hadhirgaan, led by Douglas Montgomery. She graduated with a degree in Scottish music from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2012 and her performances have taken her across the country as well as across the pond to Canada, playing for the likes of Prince Charles and Prime Minister David Cameron. Now holding teaching posts at both the Glasgow Academy and the Junior Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Jessica has released an EP, Mira, with harpist Sarah MacNeil and has a collection of new tunes from Orcadian composers out later this year. Murray Willis (Lismore) – accordion: Originally from the Isle of Lismore, Argyll, a young Murray found playing his accordion the perfect reminder of home to help him get over homesickness as he boarded in Oban while at high school. As a teenager, he and friend Robbie Greig - a fellow finalist – played at London's Royal Albert Hall with their band Room 5 and last year Murray performed with a ceilidh band during a charity trip to Iraq to raise funds for an orphanage in the troubled country. A Gaelic speaker, Murray, who is also learning piano and saxophone, works with a welding company, but says being a Young Trad finalist is cementing his ambition to be a full-time musician.

Robbie Greig (Edinburgh) – fiddle: Robbie, of Edinburgh, is studying for a degree in Applied Music at UHI Benbecula - a college he first attended with fellow finalist Murray Willis when he was just 16. He inherited his love of trad music from his banjo-playing dad and, after at first learning classical violin, switched to traditional fiddle. He learned under Gregor Borland while also attending Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin’ and Fèis Rois. In Uist, Robbie received tuition from renowned tutor Anna-Wendy Stevenson and joined the band Room 5 with whom he performed at the Royal Albert Hall. He recently stepped in on fiddle at a couple of gigs for one of his favourite bands, Malinky, and has plans for a solo album on the horizon. Ryan Young (Cardross) – fiddle: A finalist for the second year running, Ryan graduated with a first-class honours degree in Scottish Music from The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and is now studying for his MMus. He is a previous finalist in the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards and won the Celtic Connections Danny Kyle Open Stage in 2007. His sound is very distinctive, focusing mainly on Scottish and Cape Breton tunes, always played in his own unique way. A recent musical highlight for Ryan was getting to perform with Dennis Cahill, one of his biggest inspirations, at the Feakle festival in Ireland in 2015.

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Pictures of all finalists performing on the night plus winner Mohsen Amini with Head of BBC Radio Scotland Jeff Zycinski are available on BBC Pictures website.

MONDAY 15 FEBRUARY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS /BBC WEEK 7 ______

The Mart, Ep 5/6 Monday 15 February BBC One Scotland, 7.30-8.00pm

Episode five, Roast Potatoes and Roups sees the social side of the Mart. While the sheep and cattle yardsmen work hard on sale day with a bit of banter as they go, the kitchen team prepare for a busy lunch which soon turns to disaster when the fryer used to part cook the popular roast potatoes breaks down. Head Chef Tom Cuthbert and his team need to think on their feet to find a solution fast before the farmers’ demand for roasters makes for a lunch disaster. “Farmers have got to have roast potatoes with their beef. It’s carnage if they don’t get it!” The solution arrives with the addition of an extra fryer just in time for the rush of market folks, hungry for their roast dinner. One of the services Thainstone provides is the opportunity for those retiring from farming to sell their farm equipment at an auction from home, known as a “roup”. Brothers Cameron and Gordon Elphinstone have been farming for over fifty years at their farm near Turriff but now it’s time for them to take a well-earned retirement. Auctioneer Charlie Morrison has the honour of selling the Elphinstone brothers’ equipment including a classic combine harvester and a prized tractor. At a farm near Keith, the Smith family prepare to visit Thainstone to sell their pairs of Heifers with Calves alongside them. Graeme and Colin have run the farm together since the death of their father when Graeme was just two years old and now his son Ryan is first in line to take over. Thainstone attracts not just local farmers but customers from far and wide. Kevin and Allison Rennie are from Shetland and need to raise cash to feed their flock through the winter so decide to take some lambs down to Aberdeenshire to sell at Thainstone.

Meanwhile the events and catering teams are still hard at work preparing for one of the highlights of Thainstone’s social calendar this year- a charity dinner dance for over three hundred guests. The pressure is on throughout the day to make sure everything is ready at the right time and Chef Tom oversees the busy schedule. As night falls on Halloween evening, Colin Slessor celebrates with his kids whilst preparing to auction some special items at the dinner dance later. It’s a fundraiser for a local cancer charity close to Colin’s heart as he himself recovered from the disease just seven years ago.

HM

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Cuimhneachan/Remembrance Ep 1/4 Monday 15 February BBC ALBA, 8.30 – 9.00pm

Cuimhneachan/Remembrance is a new series featuring a selection from the wealth of Gaelic song and poetry written about the First World War. The series will feature specially recorded performances by four of Scotland's finest Gaelic singers: Art Cormack, Linda MacLeod, Murdo MacDonald and Robert Robertson as well as readings from both songs and poems. Vivid descriptions from the battlefield, heartfelt expressions of personal loss and more pointedly political opinion are reflected in the series. The first episode looks at what bards such as Neil MacDonald from North Uist and Duncan Johnston from Islay had to say at the beginning of the war, and later on after direct experience of trench warfare on the battlefields of France.

G Mc / LG

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Port - Druthag Eile/Extra Reserve Ep 7/8 Monday 15 February BBC ALBA, 10.00 – 10.30pm

Musical documentary, presented by Julie Fowlis and Muireann NicAmhlaoibh in which they explore their shared musical heritage. Julie and Muireann cross borders and traditions from the Western Isles to the west coast of Ireland, meeting and making music en route. We'll see Julie and Muireann visit several locations that are synonymous with folk song, music and folklore. Welcoming them to each destination will be musicians, pipers and singers and this episode features previously unseen footage from both Scotland and Ireland.

G Mc / L G

TUESDAY 16 FEBRUARY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 7 ______

River City Tuesday 16 February BBC One Scotland HD, 8.00 – 9.00pm facebook.com/bbcrivercity twitter.com/bbcrivercity instagram.com/bbcrivercity

This week in Shieldinch…love and regret loom large when Annie mistakenly accuses AJ of being Eileen’s secret lover; Kelly-Marie’s grief overwhelms and she pushes Alex further away; and Robbie’s and Angel’s feud deepens.

It’s Valentine’s Day in Shieldinch and Eileen is surprised to receive roses from Harry. However, when AJ uncovers the true identity of her secret lover he makes it known he’s disgusted at their deceit. Eileen spurns Harry’s romantic advances, telling him their fling is over. Harry attempts to make Eileen jealous taking Angel on a date to the Tall Ship but his plan quickly falls apart – there’s no escaping it, he loves Eileen. Back at the Jandhus, Annie discovers a necklace and a hotel booking and is touched by AJ’s romantic gesture. However, Annie’s delight disappears when AJ’s Valentine’s gift doesn’t match what she found. Assuming AJ is cheating again, Annie is horrified when she later sees Eileen with the necklace. However, the truth proves more shocking and Annie lashes out, revealing some home truths about her son’s lover. Over at the Mullens, Scarlett’s shocked to see Kelly-Marie packing up baby David’s belongings to give them away to Stella and Stevie. Unable to cope with her grief, Kelly-Marie steamrolls ahead with the funeral plans and delivers a devastating blow to Alex – David’s death has finally freed her from him forever. Elsewhere, Robbie’s future plans are dashed when his insurance fails to pay out. Worse still, his bitter feud with Angel shows no sign of easing but it soon becomes clear a truce could benefit them both.

Annie is played by Dawn Steele, AJ by Sanjeev Kohli, Eileen by Deirdre Davis, Kelly-Marie by Carmen Pieraccini, Alex by Jordan Young, Robbie by Gary Lamont, Angel by Hanna Stanbridge, Harry by Manpreet Bachu, Scarlett by Sally Howitt, Stella by Keira Lucchesi and Stevie by Paul James Corrigan.

JW

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Vets: Gach Creutair Beò Ep 4/10 Tuesday 16 February BBC ALBA, 8.30 – 9.00pm

This series takes viewers on a journey across Scotland following vets as they tend to animals from small to large to very wild. Stories of joy and stories of sadness as we meet all creatures great and small. In this programme, the Wildlife Rescue Centre near Alloa is exceptionally busy in spring when many newborns are orphaned or injured, and the dedicated staff often take them home to feed them through the night. Vet Romain Pizzi checks out a day old rabbit with a broken leg, a fox cub that is not eating and an orphaned red squirrel that is being hand fed. At Ardene House near Aberdeen, vet Ann Wortley gets out her power tools as she operates on a dog's knee to cure his lameness. And in Wick, vet Kiri Harvey is checking out Jock, a very cute 9- week-old kitten that has a suspected broken leg.

G Mc / L G

WEDNESDAY 17 FEBRUARY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS /BBC WEEK 7 ______

Facelifts and Fillers  NEW Wednesday, 17 February BBC One Scotland 10.40-11.40pm

Going under the knife – or the needle - to improve our looks is no longer just the preserve of Hollywood stars. This documentary gives a remarkable insight into what is now a part of everyday life for a growing number of people in modern Scotland – the mission to stay forever young. The programme goes behind the scenes at the Glasgow clinic of Dr Darren McKeown to meet some of the people consulting him for botox injections, face-lifts and hair transplants." Musician Bob, who is seen undergoing a hair transplant, says :”I think everyone has some insecurity, something that makes them a bit nervous.”

HM

THURSDAY 18 FEBRUARY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 7 ______

DIY le Donnie Ep 6/6 Thursday 18 February BBC ALBA, 9.00 – 9.45pm

Donnie Macleod travels between Glasgow and Barra tackling a number of interesting projects which showcase his many talents. In tonight's programme, Donnie is in Barra supporting Cobhair Bharraigh, a charitable organisation providing day care to residents in Barra and Vatersay. The sitting room walls have been damaged where the chairs have been scraping, a new toilet seat is required and one of the kitchen taps needs repairing but Donnie has a solution to all of these jobs! He also reveals the new shower room in his own home.

G Mc / L G

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Air an Rathad/On the Road Ep 6/8 Thursday 18 February BBC ALBA, 10.00 – 10.30pm

Mod Gold medallist Rachel Walker loves her Audi TT - so we've given her the brand new version for the day. Stick or swap? Rachel shares her opinion of this updated classic. The rally teams have made it to Aviemore, and a heavyweight challenge awaits them. Ford a versus Golf GTI - no contest, surely? And newly qualified rally driver Mairi Ross gets her first taste of action at the Skye Gravel Sprint, but not all goes to plan. RTT championship leader Roy Kemp has offered her a shot of his Peugeot 205 - what happens next? You'll have to watch to find out! 'Air an Rathad' - it's all about cars!

G Mc / L G

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Balaich Iasgach Alasga/Alaska Fish wars Ep 3/6 Thursday 18 February BBC ALBA, 10.30 – 11.15 pm

Every summer, schools of salmon swim from the Pacific Ocean through the Cook Inlet and up more than one hundred rivers and streams to spawn in what is an epic migration. Waiting at the end of their journey the Alaskan fishermen are ready to net the catch of a lifetime. They attempt to make an entire annual wage in a few short weeks while facing mechanical breakdowns, unpredictable weather, heated confrontations and rigorous state police patrolling. It's the peak of salmon season. These are the days when a fisherman can unload $30,000 of salmon in a single day so the competition can be fierce. Each captain makes the decision on where to drop their nets some heed reports of the hot zone, while others defy the crowds. With an onslaught of fish, it's a race against time to pick the fish quickly and get the net back in the water before the fish leave the area.

G Mc / L G

FRIDAY 19 FEBRUARY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 7 ______

Shetland, Ep 5/6 Friday 19 February BBC One, 9.00-10.00pm

In the penultimate episode of Shetland, Perez continues to investigate the double murder case, while struggling to deal with the attack on Tosh. A shocking discovery finally leads him to the identity of the person that victim Michael Thompson was going to testify against. Barefoot and traumatised, Tosh finally turns up in a local Glasgow police station. Despite her initial claim to have only been kidnapped, Tosh eventually confides in Perez the shocking truth about what really happened to her.

Perez recognises that the attack was an attempt to warn him off lines of enquiry that he and Tosh were pursuing regarding Glasgow club Level Nine, but Tosh is determined to carry on regardless. Tosh unearths an assault that took place in Level Nine over a decade ago, but her investigation stalls after finding that all records regarding the incident are missing or incomplete. Suspecting a cover-up, Perez, Tosh, Sandy and Billy dedicate themselves to tracking down the assault victim – Kelly Paterson. As they search for Kelly, Perez is approached by Calvin Sarwar, McCall’s lawyer, who reveals that he no longer wants to work for the gangster but fears reprisals if he walks away. In an attempt to show good faith, Calvin then provides Perez with a clue to the identity of Tosh’s attacker. Kelly finally comes forward and recounts the horrific details of her rape. The name of the man who attacked her is a shocking revelation for Perez and sends the case in a new direction, with powerful repercussions.

Perez is played by Douglas Henshall, Tosh by Alison O’Donnell, Sandy by Steven Robertson, Billy by Lewis Howden, Kelly Paterson by Claire Dargo and Calvin Sarwar by Ace Bhati. An ITV Studios production for BBC One through BBC Scotland, Shetland is adapted from characters based on the award-winning novels by writer Ann Cleeves.

SA/JW

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