BBC WEEK 1, 4 – 10 January 2014 Programme Information, Television & Radio BBC Scotland Press Office bbc.co.uk/mediacentre bbc.co.uk/iplayer facebook.com/BBCScotland twitter.com/BBCScotland
THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS TELEVISION & RADIO / BBC WEEK 1
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MONDAY 6 JANUARY Brainwaves NEW BBC Radio Scotland
TUESDAY 7 JANUARY The Ripple Effect NEW BBC Radio Scotland
WEDNESDAY 8 JANUARY Waterloo Road NEW BBC One Pioneers of Madness NEW BBC Radio Scotland BBC Scotland Investigates: The Men Who Own Scotland NEW BBC One Scotland
THURSDAY 9 JANUARY Feeling Kind of Funny NEW BBC Radio Scotland DIY le Donnie NEW BBC ALBA
THURSDAY 9 JANUARY Bean a' Mhinisteir NEW BBC ALBA ______
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 2014 / BBC WEEK 1 ______
CHANGING MINDS SEASON ON BBC RADIO SCOTLAND
BBC Radio Scotland’s Changing Minds Season kicks off the new year with programmes looking at the subject of mental health from a range of approaches across the month of January.
Brainwaves is a new 13-part science series from BBC Scotland’s Aberdeen base presented by Pennie Latin. Starting on Monday 6 January with a look at The Addictive Brain as many people begin to detox after the season of indulgence, Pennie investigates the science behind addiction and whether there is any truth in the notion of an addictive brain.
Clare English hears the experiences of living with mental health problems from a loved one's perspective in new five part series The Ripple Effect, starting Tuesday 7 January. In the first episode she talks to Carol who explains how she had to change how she reacted to the challenges of her husband's Bi-polar condition if she wanted her marriage to survive.
In Pioneers of Madness Edi Stark explores 200 years of pioneering mental health care in Scotland, focusing on case studies and memories from the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. She delves into the history of its prominent psychiatrists, the innovative treatments they implemented and the moving experiences of the patients themselves. The first of this three part series broadcasts on Wednesday 8 January.
Feeling Kind of Funny looks at the women in comedy who address subjects such as anxiety, compulsive behaviour, addiction and depression through comedy, thereby helping to challenge stigma and increase understanding. In part one, on Thursday 9 January, Janey Godley, Felicity Ward, Keara Murphy, Debs Gatenby, Harriet Dyer and Julia Sutherland share stories, jokes and revelations about their experiences with various areas of mental health.
Susie Sandilands
SATURDAY 4 JANUARY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 1 ______
Ceol, Camanachd is Cogadh Saturday 4 January BBC ALBA, 9.00 – 10.00pm
Presented by Linda MacLeod, Ceòl, Camanachd is Cogadh is a tribute concert that reveals the links between shinty, music and the Great War. A highlight of the Blas Festival, 2013, the music was recorded just before the biggest annual event in the shinty calendar: the Camanachd Cup. When Beauly lifted the Camanachd Cup in 1913, after defeating Kyles Athletic in Kingussie, none of the players could have been aware they were about to write their own chapter of history. The Great War - the defining event of the 20th century - was about to be thrust upon them. A century later, on the eve of the Camanachd Cup Final 2013, writer and broadcaster Hugh Dan MacLennan, along with Gary Innes, shinty player and musician, hosted a concert in tribute to the game of shinty and the heroes of the game, many of whom gave their lives in WW1. Songs and tunes inspired by shinty or commemorating WW1.
Lorna Gardner / Gary McQueen
SUNDAY 5 JANUARY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 1 ______
Scottish Premiership – Kilmarnock v Aberdeen Sunday 5 January BBC ALBA, 5.30 – 7.30pm
The latest full-match coverage from the Scottish Premiership as Kilmarnock host Aberdeen at Rugby Park.
Lorna Gardner / Gary McQueen
MONDAY 6 JANUARY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS /BBC WEEK 1 ______
Brainwaves: The Addictive Brain, Ep 1/13 NEW Monday 6 January BBC Radio Scotland, 1.30 – 2.00pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
New 13-part science series Brainwaves with presenter Pennie Latin begins with a look at The Addictive Brain as many people begin to detox after the season of indulgence. Pennie investigates the science behind addiction and whether there is any truth in the notion of an addictive brain. In this first programme Pennie also talks to Professor David Nutt about his new alternative to alcohol which aims to simulate the same social high as booze, but without the toxicity.
Susie Sandilands
TUESDAY 7 JANUARY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 1 ______
River City Tuesday 7 January BBC One Scotland HD, 8.00 – 9.00pm
This week in Shieldinch…as Jamie’s bail hearing looms large, Alex tries to persuade Zinnie to drop the rape charge; Zinnie’s haunted by what happened to her; and Gabriel attempts to cool his affair with Mandy. As a terrified Jamie is ushered to court, Zinnie feels violated and wonders what she did to deserve this. Believing his brother’s innocence, Alex takes control to bring an end to the case against him. He visits Pippa to get some background on why Zinnie started escorting and jumps to the conclusion Zinnie’s trying to extort money from him by falsely accusing Jamie. Alex confronts Zinnie, suggesting this isn’t about Jamie at all – Zinnie’s just trying to get back at Alex for the unpleasantness that happened between them. Mortified by Alex’s accusation, Zinnie begins to question whether her escorting past may reflect badly on her in court. Fearing the worst, Zinnie confesses the truth about her past to a shocked Leyla and DCI Donald. And when Alex is cautioned by DCI Donald for intimidating Zinnie, he decides to hire lawyer, Paul Malick. Paul initially declines the offer but his interest is spiked when he realises the rape took place in Slate and the bar is now crawling with police. Fearing their money laundering could be uncovered, Paul instructs Lenny to solve the problem. Elsewhere, Mandy and Gabriel’s illicit affair turns sour when Mandy asks if he’s using her to get back at Billy. Gabriel avoids answering and just when passion looks as though it’s cooling between the pair, it sparks up again.
Jamie is played by Mark Rowley, Alex by Jordan Young, Zinnie by Nalini Chetty, Gabriel by Garry Sweeney, Mandy by Julie Austin, Pippa by Joy McAvoy, Leyla by Maryam Hamidi, DCI Donald by Robin Laing, Paul Malick by John Gillespie and Lenny by Frank Gallagher.
Julie Whiteside
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The Ripple Effect, Ep 1/5 NEW Tuesday 7 January BBC Radio Scotland, 1.30 – 2.00pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Clare English hears the experiences of living with mental health problems from a loved one's perspective in new series The Ripple Effect. Throughout Scotland wives, husbands, sons and daughters all live with loved ones who may be struggling with their mental health, and this programme hears some powerful and insightful stories from those who have to care for and cope with family members whose behaviour and demeanour can change by the day. In the first episode Clare talks to Carol who explains how she had to change how she reacted to the challenges of her husband's Bi- polar condition if she wanted her marriage to survive.
Susie Sandilands
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Ceitidh Morag/Katie Morag, Ep 1/20 Tuesday 7 January BBC ALBA, 5.00 – 5.15pm
Katie Morag comes to BBC ALBA for the first time.
In this first programme, Katie Morag tries to help her busy parents by delivering the mail round the island... but things don't do quite to plan for her!
Lorna Gardner / Gary McQueen ______
Farpaisean Chon-Chaorach/Sheepdogs, Ep 1/9 Tuesday 7 January BBC ALBA, 9.00 – 10.00pm
The new series of sheepdog trials returns with coverage of the Carsphairn Open.
Lorna Gardner / Gary McQueen
WEDNESDAY 8 JANUARY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 1 ______
Waterloo Road, Episode 11/30 NEW Wednesday 8 January BBC One, 8.00-9.00pm
A beautiful new girl enrols in the school but doesn’t waste any time in causing mayhem amongst both staff and pupils with her outrageous behaviour. Simon launches his new Resilience Education plan to make the pupils tougher and Nikki returns from the holidays with a new love interest. When blonde bombshell Gabriella Wark explodes on the scene, she immediately causes problems for staff and pupils. Gabriella is sassy, smart and stunning but has already had her marching orders from several schools for her disruptive behaviour. With her sights firmly set on hot new PE teacher Hector this is one girl who won’t blend into the school furniture. Newlywed Simon’s brand new Resilience Education scheme kicks off the new term with a bang and a disagreement with Christine. But he’s determined to prove that this is exactly what the school needs to get the pupils ready for life in the real world. Nikki is enjoying the bliss of a brand new relationship with Sue’s sister Vix and is unaware that she’s also caught the attention of someone else.
Gabriella is played by Naomi Battrick, Hector by Leon Ockenden, Simon by Richard Mylan, Christine by Laurie Brett, Nikki by Heather Peace, Vix by Kristin Atherton and Sue by Vanessa Hehir. Waterloo Road is a Shed Production for BBC One through BBC Scotland.
Lee Beattie & Eva Cook, Wire Media (National Publicity) Julie Whiteside (Scottish Publicity)
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Pioneers of Madness, Ep 1/3 NEW Wednesday 8 January BBC Radio Scotland, 1.30 – 2.00pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Edi Stark explores 200 years of pioneering mental health care in Scotland, focusing on case studies and memories from the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. In Pioneers of Madness she delves into the history of its prominent psychiatrists, the innovative treatments they implemented and the moving experiences of the patients themselves. From Dr Andrew Duncan, who campaigned against the barbaric conditions in the Bedlam asylums; to Dr Clouston whose ‘Gospel of Fatness’ advocated stoutness for good mental health; and Dr WHR Rivers who developed treatments for shellshock victims such as Siegfried Sassoon and Wilfred Owen, Edi uncovers some fascinating stories and assesses whether the hospital deserves its reputation for being at the cutting edge of mental health treatment in Scotland.
Susie Sandilands
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BBC Scotland Investigates: The Men Who Own Scotland NEW Wednesday 8 January BBC One Scotland, 10.35 – 11.05 pm
Reporter David Miller meets the powerful - and usually very private - people who own much of Scotland. He goes in search of Scotland's landowners and asks whether it's fair that less than 1% of Scots own over half of all Scotland's private land. As the Government considers radical change he asks whether big landowners really are the problem, and whether communities will end up owning more of the land they live on.
Jim Gough
THURSDAY 9 JANUARY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 1 ______
Feeling Kind of Funny, Ep 1/2 NEW Thursday 9 January BBC Radio Scotland, 1.30 – 2.00pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland
Feeling Kind of Funny looks at the women in comedy who address subjects such as anxiety, compulsive behaviour, addiction and depression through comedy, thereby helping to challenge stigma and increase understanding. In part one Janey Godley, Felicity Ward, Keara Murphy, Debs Gatenby, Harriet Dyer and Julia Sutherland share stories, jokes and revelations about their experiences with various areas of mental health.
Susie Sandilands
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DIY le Donnie , Ep 1/5 Thursday 9 January BBC ALBA, 9.00 – 9.45pm
Well-loved TV personality Donnie "Dotaman" MacLeod shows us a different side in this new series- his love of DIY. Armed with a hammer and saw, Donnie fearlessly undertakes work on his own home. In a cost-conscious refit of a "granny-flat" kitchen, Donnie shows us how the likes of kitchen units and worktops can be reused to give a great new look- and save some cash More money will be saved by an energy-efficient make-over of the living room. Donnie also gives us tips to keep our properties in great condition, such as replacing old rhones and guttering, sorting out broken step tiles and fixing a cracked cement floor, and some great pointers such as using spare decking to make a new table top Whether it's ideas, tips-of-the-trade, or inspiration to get you going on your own, DIY le Donnie has something for every budding DIYer.
Lorna Gardner / Gary McQueen
FRIDAY 10 JANUARY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 1 ______
Bean a' Mhinisteir, Ep 1/6 NEW Friday 10 January BBC ALBA, 8.30 – 9.00pm
A look at life behind the door of the manse... following the lives of Mairi, Jo and Ruth, three very different ministers' wives.
Mairi MacAulay is starting out in her role as a minister's wife in Tain. A new challenge for her, her husband Alasdair, and their three young children as they embark on a new life in the manse. Jo Moir is a minister's wife in the Salvation Army in Cumbernauld - but she is also married to a minister, Stephen. For Jo it's a busy life balancing the responsibilities of a demanding parish with those of a young family. Ruth Rankin is an arts and drama officer in the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh. We follow Ruth as she juggles organising plays with her Christian youth group and looking after her baby daughter with supporting her husband, David, in his pastoral work.
Lorna Gardner / Gary McQueen
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