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THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS TELEVISION & RADIO / BBC WEEK 24
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SATURDAY 10 JUNE International Rugby: Italy v Scotland NEW BBC One Scotland
WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime NEW BBC One Scotland
THURSDAY 15 JUNE BBC Music Day RADIO HIGHLIGHT BBC Radio Scotland Cuimhneachan/Remembrance, Ep1/4 NEW BBC ALBA
FRIDAY 16 JUNE Texas & the BBC SSO at the Barrowland NEW BBC Two 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
SATURDAY 10 JUNE TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS /BBC WEEK 24 ______
International Rugby: Italy v Scotland NEW Saturday 10 June BBC One Scotland, 12.45pm -3.15pm
Live from the National Stadium, Singapore, Gregor Townsend’s first match in charge of Scotland sees his side take on familiar opposition in unfamiliar surroundings. In the first tier one test match in South East Asia, Townsend will be looking for a repeat of the 29-0 whitewash of Italy at Murrayfield in March, which contributed to Scotland’s best Six Nations in a decade. With Greig Laidlaw, Tommy Seymour and Stuart Hogg all on duty with the British Lions, the tour is an opportunity for many players to impress the new coach and stake a claim not only for the two remaining tests against Australia and Fiji, but a challenging Autumn series when the All Blacks will be among the visitors. Introduced by Dougie Vipond, commentary is provided by John Beattie and Chris Paterson with analysis from Andy Nicol and Alan Tait.
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TUESDAY 13 JUNE TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 24 ______
River City Tuesday 13 June BBC One Scotland HD, 8.00 – 9.00pm facebook.com/bbcrivercity twitter.com/bbcrivercity instagram.com/bbcrivercity
This week in Shieldinch…Amber’s reunited with her daughter Charlotte when she receives shocking news about Fraser; Stevie’s relationship with Robbie is threatened when Scarlett reacts badly to her son’s secret condition; and Frankie discovers being jilted by Rick is the least of her worries. Amber’s world is turned upside down when DCI Grant reveals her ex, Fraser, has been killed in a car accident. With no family to turn to, their daughter Charlotte will now be put in Amber’s care. Back in Shieldinch, Amber breaks the heart-breaking news to Charlotte about her daddy. As emotions run high, Amber is thrown when DCI Grant reveals Fraser’s death wasn’t so accidental after all making one person the prime suspect – Lenny. Completely out of her depth with motherhood Amber makes a secret call seeking help. Elsewhere, Stevie berates Scarlett for her outdated views on HIV. Seeking some answers, Scarlett approaches Dr Annie and realises how ignorant she’s been assuming the worst. However, she quickly lapses into bad habits when she not-so-subtly asks Robbie if he’s being safe in his relationship with her son. Finally on the road to recovery, Greig attempts to win back Lorna’s affections with an old fashioned date to an army dinner dance but things quickly go awry. That is until he dons his army uniform. Smarting from Rick’s rejection, Frankie’s horrified to discover he has a sex tape of them. Determined to find it before Rick puts it online, Frankie and Jules break into Rick’s flat but there’s trouble in store for the teenagers.
Amber is played by Jenny Hulse, Charlotte by Daisy Veldhoven, Stevie by Iain Robertson, Robbie by Gary Lamont, Scarlett by Sally Howitt, Frankie by Louise McMenemy, Rick by Alex Ferns, DCI Grant by Therese Bradley, Lenny by Frank Gallagher, Annie by Dawn Steele, Greig by Glen Wallace, Lorna by Alana Hood and Jules by Aisha Toussaint.
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WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS /BBC WEEK 24 ______
Billy Connolly: Portrait of a Lifetime NEW Wednesday 14 June BBC One Scotland, 9.00-10.00pm
As his old friend John Byrne says, Billy Connolly is “a phenomenon. He is…larger than life.” And this new documentary reveals the comedian becoming literally that… in 50 ft plus murals dotted around Glasgow’s city centre. To mark Billy Connolly turning 75 this year, BBC Scotland commissioned three original artworks from top Scottish artists Byrne, Jack Vettriano and Rachel Maclean. Working in conjunction with Glasgow City Council’s City Centre Mural trail and arts project manager Art Pistol Projects, these have now been translated into stunning and dramatic wallends in Dixon Street, Osbourne Street and the Gallowgate. And in the wake of these going up, this programme reveals the inside story of the project with Billy meeting and posing for the artists to talk about his life, career, art and philosophy. The programme reveals Billy chatting about their early days together with John Byrne…discussing a gig in Methil with Jack Vettriano… And getting made up in blue and pink tinged make-up, and donning a wonderfully outlandish outfit adorned with motifs from his career, for his photographic session for Rachel Maclean’s digital print. Then Billy reviews their finished artworks. Along the way there are also some classic clips of Billy at his best on stage. With the murals already on display in the city centre, the original portraits will - the day after the programme - go on display in Glasgow’s People’s Palace.
BBC Arts Digital is asking people to submit their own portraits of Billy Connolly. The best of the submissions will go on display in the People’s Palace, in Glasgow, in tandem with the original artworks for the BBC project by top Scottish artists John Byrne, Jack Vettriano and Rachel Maclean, and will also be showcased in an online gallery. The portraits can be submitted via social media using the hashtag #BigYinPortrait by Facebook, Twitter or Instagram or by emailing [email protected] Details and terms and conditions are available here. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3QfyFlsqlgybxmCP3pmynZw/portrait-of-a-comedian-billy- connolly-becomes-high-art
For more details about the project generally http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2017/big-tribute-to-the-big-yin-from-bbc-scotland
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Fuine/Cooking - Seasonal Fruits, Ep 7/8 Wednesday 14 June BBC ALBA, 8.30 – 9.00pm
Mairi MacRitchie is in the Highlands and Islands meeting home bakers to find out their favourite recipes using seasonal fruit. With a rich abundance of great local produce, they show viewers how to make the most of what they’ve got on their doorstep. Travelling across the country from Tain to Uist, Mairi sees how the classic toffee apple flavour can be adapted for a fruity loaf with soft pieces of apple throughout and a sticky caramel icing. With brambles so readily available, she tastes a recipe for an upside down cake combining them with apples and a bramble sponge topped with a crunchy crumble topping. From her own kitchen in Uist, Mairi shows viewers how she makes the most of seasonal produce. Using beautifully tart pink rhubarb she gives the classic French clafoutis an unusual twist and with ripe red raspberries and strawberries she adds flavour and a vibrant colour to the traditional soufflé.
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THURSDAY 15 JUNE TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 24 ______
BBC Music Day on BBC Radio Scotland RADIO HIGHLIGHT Thursday 15 June BBC Radio Scotland, various times
BBC Music Day, the UK-wide annual celebration of music, takes place on Thursday 15 June and, this year, champions the power of music – bringing people together and creating unforgettable moments. Highlights from Texas and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra will be shown on BBC Two Scotland on Friday 16 June and there’s an array of must-listen to music on BBC Radio Scotland as Scotland joins in the BBC Music Day celebrations. There’s a specially themed ‘Get It On’ programme on BBC Radio Scotland, hosted by Grant Stott (6.30-9.00pm). This will be followed by ‘The Quay Sessions’ live (9.00-11.00pm) on BBC Radio Scotland and 6 Music presented by Roddy Hart and Gideon Coe, featuring The Charlatans and Lau. The show will also showcase Scottish music with the shortlist for the SAY Awards (Scottish Album of the Year Awards).
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Cuimhneachan/Remembrance, Ep1/4 NEW Thursday 15 June BBC ALBA, 8.30 – 9.00pm
A new series of Cuimhneachan presents another selection of Gaelic songs and poetry about the First World War. The songs will be sung by Jenna Cumming, James Graham, Murdigan MacDonald and Ewen Henderson, with musical support from accomplished artists Ingrid Henderson, Hamish Napier and Anna Massie. The first episode looks at the songs composed about the Highland and Island lads or 'heroes' who fought in the war. Included in this episode is ‘The Gaels around the British Flag’ by John MacLennan, who was born in Inverasdale, Wester Ross, but spent most of his life near Brisbane, Australia. From there he composed ‘The Gaels around the British Flag’, urging Gaels from all parts of the Highlands to rise up against the German forces. ‘In The Fine Lads Have Gone’, Donald Macdonald from Corunna, North Uist, gives a vivid description of the ferocity of battle.
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Air a' Chanal/Scotland's Canals , Ep 2/4 Thursday 15 June BBC ALBA, 9.00 – 10.00pm
In the second of this new series, Niall Iain MacDonald and Calum Macaulay take to the water as they explore the Union Canal. At the start of the canal in Lochrin Basin, Niall Iain meets Allan Maclean, who tells him all about Edinburgh's rich brewing history. Calum is learning about the history of the canal from Taobh na Pairce pupils, who are on board the Lochrin Belle. Writer and poet Aonghas MacNiceall shares his memories of the canal from his days in Edinburgh, in particular it's transformation from dereliction to beautiful walkways and cycle paths today. At the Falkirk Wheel boating pond, Niall Iain finds Professor Donald Meek with his scale model of The Claymore, and they remember the old MacBrayne ferries. Back in Linlithgow Calum and Niall compete in the annual cardboard boat race.
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Dhan Uisge (Spar Cave), Ep 4/10 Thursday 15 June BBC ALBA, 10.30 – 10.40pm
A new series following Calum MacLean as he shares his passion for swimming in remote lochs and rivers. There is nothing that Calum loves better than finding far-flung locations for outdoor swimming and in this 10-part series, he reveals some of his favourite places throughout Scotland. His chosen settings are ones not often trumpeted and some that can only be accessed after strenuous endeavours. As he states himself: "I love to swim outdoors alone with no living person to be seen". The locations featured include River Douchary, Loch Maree Islands, Loch Coruisk, Easdale Island and Sanna, Ardnamurchan. He also takes up a challenge to swim through punishing currents over to the island of Luing. As viewers visit all of these amazing spots, they can learn more about wild swimming and its current popularity, and why Calum goes to such lengths for that perfect swim.
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FRIDAY 16 JUNE TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 24 ______
Texas with the BBC SSO at the Barrowland NEW Friday 16 June BBC Two Scotland, 11.05pm-12.05am
BBC Scotland brings viewers an unmissable music collaboration between international artists Texas and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra recorded at the legendary Glasgow Barrowland as part of the BBC Music Day celebrations. This must-see gig includes performances of Black-Eyed Boy, Summer Son and I Don’t Want A Lover. Hosted by BBC Radio Scotland’s Vic Galloway and performing alongside the 60-piece BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the Texas show was embraced by Sharleen Spiteri: “It’s always a magical moment to play with an orchestra, even more so in your home town.” Following on from the huge success of last year’s Travis and the BBC SSO Music Day collaboration, Sharon Mair, BBC Scotland’s Editor, Radio Music and Events, is delighted to see Scotland host another must-see music partnership: “I am thrilled to bring this event back to the iconic Barrowland Ballroom with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and this year with international superstars Texas for BBC Music Day.”
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