Multiplatform Production 16 July 2019 Multiplatform Production (MPP) Is BBC Scotland’S In-House Production Team
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Multiplatform Production 16 July 2019 Multiplatform Production (MPP) is BBC Scotland’s in-house production team. We make content for BBC Scotland TV, Radio and Digital platforms; BBC ALBA and BBC Radio nan Gàidheal as well as music, drama and speech programmes for network Radio and The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo for BBC One. Our team works across Music, Entertainment and Events; Sport; Speech and Topical; Digital; Gaelic productions and includes the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. 22 Graham Development for speech & Russell topical, Gaelic, sport, SSO, Head of music, entertainment, events, Development digital & innovation John J MacIsaac Gaelic - TV, radio, digital Editor, Gaelic Heather Kane Editor, Speech Speech & Topical & Topical Tom Connor Sport - TV, radio, digital Editor, Sport Pauline Law Head of Multiplatform Production Dominic Parker SSO Director, SSO David Staite Editor, Music, Music, Entertainment Entertainment and Events & Events Anthony Browne Digital Editor, Digital Morven MacKenzie Head of Business 3 Speech & Topical 44 Strand Title Description Contact Base Out for the Inspiration for our listeners with Emily Esson & Aberdeen Weekend (Radio weekend events and activities in Elizbeth Clark Scotland) Scotland. Out of Doors Discover the latest outdoor Fiona Aitken Aberdeen (Radio Scotland) activities and rural issues across Scotland with presenters Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith. Junior Historians The next generation of reporters Rhona Edinburgh (Radio Scotland) get to grips with stories from Brudenell their communities Our Story (Radio Presenter Mark Stephen hears Lynsey Moyes Edinburgh Scotland) the stories and histories of distinctive communities across Scotland. Somewhere Only Nicola Meighan discovers new Debbie McPhail Edinburgh We Know (Radio and sometimes surprising Scotland) insights about some of our best- loved household names as they reveal their strong connection to a particular place. 5 Strand Title Description Contact Base Sunday Mornings Experience music and Ailsa Macintosh Edinburgh With (Radio stimulating conversation from Scotland) a faith and ethical perspective, with hosts including Ricky Ross, Cathy McDonald, Sally Magnusson and Richard Holloway. The Afternoon Janice Forsyth and Grant Stott Esme Kennedy Edinburgh Show (Radio tune into the best of Scottish Scotland and BBC arts, entertainment and music Scotland channel) every Monday to Thursday and for three weeks in August, the programme will TX on the BBC Scotland channel The Digital Human Aleks Krotoski explores what it’s Peter McManus Edinburgh (Radio 4) like to live in a digital world. The Great Ten pupils from Bathgate Rhona Edinburgh Bathgate Arctic Academy embark on the Brudenell and Adventure (Radio opportunity of a lifetime as Esme Kennedy Scotland) they become part of an Arctic Expedition to Greenland led by The Polar Academy founder Craig Mathieson. Time Travels Comedian Susan Morrison Lynsey Moyes Edinburgh (Radio Scotland) explores the rich and sometimes murky depths of Scotland’s past. 6 Strand Title Description Contact Base Witch Hunt (BBC In 1709 in Torryburn, a young Lynsey Moyes & Edinburgh Scotland podcast) woman lifts up her stool to leave Louise Yeoman the Kirk. The minister’s been ranting about witches again, and 27-year old Helen Key is not having it… Why wasn’t Helen terrified? Scots hunted witches since 1560 - hundreds were dead. But now - was Scotland’s love affair with Satan nearly over? This 6-part podcast series presents a definitive take on the Witch Hunt. Susan Morrison is chief investigator, aided by witchcraft-historian and sidekick Louise Yeoman, plus some of our most magical historians; Ciaran Jones, Sarah Cullis, Mikki Brock, Laura Mair and Julian Goodare. Breaking the News Des Clarke takes a satirical David Flynn Glasgow (Radio Scotland) swipe at the weekly news stories in Scotland - and the UK - in this topical comedy panel show. Each week he is joined by a mix of the UK’s top comedians, journalists and rising stand-up talent. Classic Scottish The making of classic Scottish Elizabeth Clark Glasgow Albums (BBC pop and rock albums with Scotland podcast) musician Davie Scott Mornings With... Kaye Adams (Stephen Jardine Susie Crumless Glasgow (Radio Scotland) on Fridays) gets to the heart of (Stephen the stories making the news, Hollywood on opening up the phone lines for Fridays) the people of Scotland to have their say. Shereen (Radio Seasoned broadcaster, Shereen Matt Ludlow Glasgow Scotland) Nanjiani, discusses the week’s & Stephen top stories with her panel of Hollywood guests. 7 Strand Title Description Contact Base Brainwaves (Radio Pennie Latin studies the science Dan Holland & Inverness Scotland) behind our everyday lives, Pennie Latin featuring discussions with key scientists working in Scotland. Clever About Cash Kim McAllister presents the Richard Forbes Inverness (Radio Scotland) ultimate money show for people & Pennie Latin who hate talking about money! Packed with great saving tips and tricks, this show even takes the pain out of pensions! Grow It! (Radio The ultimate guide for gardeners. Dan Holland, Inverness Scotland) Weekly advice on cooking Gillian Russell straight from plot to pot. & Pennie Latin Combined with a celebration of the seasons, this is a show for gardeners at all levels. Our Lives with Michelle McManus provides Phil Sime & Inverness Michelle McManus a snapshot of contemporary Pennie Latin (Radio Scotland) Scotland with stories from far and wide; From the poignant to the pithy, the funny to the flippant, and the thought provoking. 8 Strand Title Description Contact Base alt-delete (Radio 3 When a teenage tech genius has Gaynor Glasgow Summerhall) a racist word shouted at her, she Macfarlane decides to take direct action. Topical comedy drama. Black Water (Radio A gripping and hallucinatory Gaynor Glasgow 4 drama) novella about gender, power and Macfarlane trust with its origins in American political history. To mark 50 anniversary of Chappaquiddick. Faking It (Radio 3 Comic drama by Owen Whitelaw Bruce Young Glasgow Summerhall) exploring the impact of fake news – both in the past and in the present. House Rules Series 2 of Ben Lewis’s fresh Kirsty Williams Glasgow (Radio 4 drama) and funny real-time drama set around a kitchen table at the weekly meetings of a 21st century blended family. Isaac Newton : Isaac Newton turns detective Bruce Young Glasgow Nemesis (Radio 4 to battle London’s underworld drama) and French intrigue - while masterminding the biggest overhaul of the currency in the Royal Mint’s history. Jumping Off (Radio A comedy drama about Gaynor Glasgow Scotland drama) addiction, friendship and the Macfarlane hazards and joys of combining the two. Making Peace Set in Achiltibuie in the North Gaynor Glasgow (Radio 4 drama) West Highlands, three women Macfarlane learn about inheritance, loss and the importance of making peace with the past - and with each other. Our Sentence Lyrical yet tough drama about Kirsty Williams Glasgow (Radio Scotland a young adult’s experience of drama) coping with a parent in prison. 9 Strand Title Description Contact Base Shrapnel (Radio 4 A war reporter suffering from Gaynor Glasgow drama) post-traumatic stress disorder Macfarlane finds that her mind remains trapped and under siege. The Angel From Tender and witty drama about Kirsty Williams Glasgow the Market Street mental health, guardian angels Car Park (Radio and man’s best friend. Scotland drama) The Call of the A millionaire and a sheep farmer Bruce Young Glasgow Rewild (Radio 4 clash over a radical plan to re- drama) introduce wolves to the Scottish Highlands. The Kids’ Table Black comedy drama set around Kirsty Williams Glasgow (Radio Scotland the kids’ table at a wedding. drama) The Lexicon of A gripping drama exploring the Gaynor Glasgow Murder (w/t) psychological impact of murder Macfarlane & (Radio 4 drama) on a victim’s family and on the Kirsty Williams killer. The No.1 Ladies’ More from Botswana’s only – Eilidh Glasgow Detective Agency and best – lady detectives. McCreadie (Radio 4 drama) The Summer Dramatised prose poem about Bruce Young Glasgow Snows (Radio 4 hill-walking in the Scottish drama) mountains in the search for summer snowbeds. Why Mummy Comically-observed diary of a Kirsty Williams Glasgow Drinks (Radio 4 stressed-out 39 year-old working drama ) mum. 10 Digital 11 Strand Title Description Contact Base Arts Digital (digital) Arts Digital is the home of Allan Campbell Glasgow BBC Arts content; covering live events, TV and radio seasons, with up-to-date takes on the latest stories. Authors Live For nine years, Authors Live Angela Roberts Glasgow (digital) has introduced Scottish school children to the very best writers and stories. The Authors Live website gives children all over Scotland the chance to easily access online classes and twitter discussions, with writers such as Michael Morpurgo, Jackie Kay, David Walliams, Cressida Cowell, Jacqueline Wilson, and Ade Edmondson. With over 60 events archived on demand, there is no time limit to their learning! Authors Live is delivered via an innovative partnership with the Scottish Book Trust. BBC The Social BBC The Social is an award- Anthony Browne Glasgow (digital) winning digital team, which reaches millions of viewers each week with its comedy, music, gaming, videos, and discussions on topical issues. 12 Strand Title Description Contact Base Bitesize (digital) Bitesize is a BBC pioneer in Derek Farrell Glasgow the world of online education. It provides support for Scottish learners. Bitesize has it covered