BBC WEEK 7, 11 - 17 February 2017 Programme Information, Television & Radio BBC Scotland Press Office BBC Media Centre (Scotland) BBC iPlayer (Scotland) BBC Scotland BBC Scotland on Facebook @BBCScotland on Twitter

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

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MONDAY 13 FEBRUARY The Mart  LAST IN THE SERIES BBC One Scotland The Scottish Bounty Hunter  NEW BBC One Scotland

THURSDAY 16 FEBRUARY The Insiders’ Guide to the Menopause  NEW BBC Two Scotland DIY le Donnie  NEW BBC ALBA Secrets of the Moon Landings/ An Reis Diomhair chun an Gealaich  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 .co.uk/iplayer & BBC Radio Scotland on bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

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Jodie Whittaker to star in original BBC One drama thriller, Trust Me produced by RED Production Company (a STUDIOCANAL company)

Filming has started in Scotland on Dan Sefton's (Good Karma Hospital, Delicious, Mr Selfridge) character-led contemporary and psychological thriller, Trust Me - a gripping story about a woman’s attempt to start a new life which will air on BBC One. Trust Me is made by RED Production Company through BBC Scotland and will be internationally distributed by STUDIOCANAL.

Jodie Whittaker (Broadchurch, Adult Life Skills) will star as Cath Hardacre; a hardworking and skilled nurse, who, having lost her job for whistle-blowing, is forced to take drastic measures to provide for her daughter. Out of desperation, Cath seizes the opportunity to steal her best friend’s identity as a senior doctor and start a new life in . Burying herself deeper and deeper in the imposter persona, she realises she could get everything she ever wanted - but with her old life threatening to destroy her fragile creation, how far will she go to protect it?

Jodie said: “I'm so excited to be a part of this project. It's an incredibly challenging piece with a fantastic cast and crew. I haven't played a role like this before, and can't wait for it to start filming.”

Joining Jodie will be Emun Elliott (The Paradise, Threesome) who will play Dr Andy Brenner. A senior doctor within the A&E department, Andy is smart, witty, charming and was born and raised in Edinburgh.

Emun commented: “Looking forward to working with Jodie and the fantastic cast on what promises to be a fascinating glimpse into the highs and lows of working within the NHS. The scripts are excellent and what's more - we're shooting in Scotland. It's always nice to come home.”

Sharon Small (Stonemouth, Mistresses) will star as Dr Brigitte Rayne – the consultant in charge of the department. A force of nature within the department and when not in scrubs, Brigitte is the first in line at the pub and the last to leave. When Brigitte’s secret is exposed, her friendship with Cath is tested to the limit.

Best-known for his role as Neil in The Inbetweeners, Blake Harrison will play Karl, Cath’s ex-boyfriend and father of their daughter. Karl’s life crashed down around him after her lost his job and turned to alcohol. After his wife, Cath (Whittaker) moves to Edinburgh with their daughter he finds himself going to desperate measures to get his family back.

Directed by John Alexander (Indian Summers, Small Island, Sense & Sensibility) and Amy Neil (Call the Midwife, Bedlam, The Cut), Trust Me is a drama written by doctor, Dan Sefton.

Sefton says: “Having worked as a doctor within the NHS for most of my adult life, I know only too well that it provides the perfect setting for a contemporary drama - the characters, the (often literal) pain - as well as the affection and dedication of staff. Trust Me shows all of that but its central story is Cath, a decent, honourable woman who, when everything is falling apart, takes a huge risk in search of a better life. A life that she will fiercely protect.”

Also starring are Nathan Walsh as investigative journalist Sam Kelly, Lois Chimimba as nurse Karen, Michael Abubakar as Dr Charlie McKee, and Cara Kelly, as Cath’s neighbour Mona.

Nicola Shindler, founder and executive producer, RED Production Company, says: “This drama is about identity, lies and a woman’s desperation to escape the pain and disappointment of her old life. Dan’s exceptionally realistic scripts are layered with complex characters and a gripping storyline that will keep viewers hooked in this psychological thriller.”

Set and filmed in and around Edinburgh and , the series continues the BBC’s commitment to boosting and invigorating drama in Scotland.

Written by Dan Sefton, Trust Me is produced by Emily Feller and executive produced by Nicola Shindler Executive Producer for RED Production Company and Gaynor Holmes for BBC Scotland.

For further information, please contact: SJ Peyton at Premier PR [email protected] Kelly Phelps at Premier PR [email protected] Julie Whiteside at BBC Scotland [email protected]

MONDAY 13 FEBRUARY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS /BBC WEEK 7 ______

The Mart, Ep 6/6  LAST IN THE SERIES Monday 13 February BBC One Scotland, 7.30-8.00pm

In this final episode of the series, the year is almost over but that doesn’t mean anyone at Thainstone can relax as preparations are well under way for the Christmas Classic – a showcase for some of the best livestock in Scotland and one of the biggest show and sales at the mart. Farmers arriving with their pedigree stock expect the best of attention from the mart staff, but there is a problem – a burst pipe means, no one will be able to wash their sheep and cattle. Yard Supervisor Robbie Cruikshank pulls out the stops to come up with a solution before things get out of hand. Far from the mart in rural Perthshire head sheep auctioneer Colin Slessor is on an away day pricing up Blackface lambs for former colleague and old friend Finlay McIntyre. Finlay sold alongside Colin at Thainstone until a year ago when he left to become farm manager on an estate at Kinloch Rannoch Also on an away day is Mart Man Charlie Morrison – he’s visiting Gordon and Lorna Hector at their Aberdeenshire farm. The couple are retiring and Charlie is tasked with selling over 40 years’ worth of farming equipment and possessions in a specialist sale known as a Roup. It’s the end of an era for Gordon and Lorna, and Charlie is determined to make the day a success! He’ll be selling everything from big tractors to family heirlooms. There are hundreds of lots and hundreds of potential bidders. In Fochabers, Simmental breeder Iain Green and his daughter Laura are preparing Guinness their pedigree bull for the Christmas Classic. Guinness weighs over a tonne so Laura uses a tractor to train him to walk on the rope – it’s the safest way for all concerned and will hopefully do the trick when he steps into the show ring for the first time. Come the day of the Christmas Classic the stress is beginning to show and Guinness plays up in the show ring before the sale. Despite his shenanigans he wins the pedigree Simmental bull category. In Dundee hoping to get good prices are Colin Slessor and head auctioneer Alan Hutcheon. They are selling off seventy sculptures of iconic comic strip character Oor Wullie. The funds raised will go towards providing a new operating theatre at Tayside children’s hospital. Charity auctioneering is something the lads have done before, last year Alan got £55,000 for a fibreglass dolphin, and there is a friendly rivalry to see if that record can be beaten.

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The Scottish Bounty Hunter  NEW Monday 13 February BBC One Scotland, 10.40-11.40pm

Covered in tattoos and over 6ft tall, Christian Matlock could be movie-star casting for the role of a US bounty hunter. But this boy from Brechin is the real deal. Based in Virginia Beach on America's Atlantic coast, he spends his days and nights hunting and apprehending fugitives who have skipped bail. This film, made by Mentorn Scotland, follows Christian on the chase, and discovers how a chequered past in Scotland has helped him succeed in this dangerous job. He was 21 when he left Brechin. Says Christian: “I was at a point where I was getting into a lot of trouble, couldn’t find a job. Plus I thought America looked a lot cooler in the movies so I thought I’d come and give it a try.” Gun-toting Christian – 28 at the time of filming – is now very much immersed in his work as a Bail Enforcement Agent. But the film delves below the stereotype to show the unique relationships he builds with some of the people he comes across, from offenders with drug addiction to their families striving to get back to a normal life. And it follows him back to Brechin, where he reflects on his younger days there.

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Taigheadas Dùthchail/Rural Housing, Ep 4/4  LAST IN THE SERIES Monday 13 February BBC ALBA, 8.30 – 9.00pm

A four-part series which examines the dramatic development of rural housing in Scotland over the years. Builder Ewen MacKinnon, who has a passion for the beauty of construction, takes a fascinating and revealing road trip through Scotland's rural housing landscape - telling a story of place, people and home. In the final programme in the series about rural housing in Scotland, presenter Ewen MacKinnon looks at the housing that emerged after WWII. From social housing and kit houses, to ecofriendly modern homes.

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Port - Druthag Eile, Ep 7/9 Monday 13 February BBC ALBA, 10.00 – 10.30pm

Compilation programme from the music series Port. Join Julie Fowlis and Muireann NicAmhlaoibh on a musical journey as they travel to Ireland and Scotland to discover their musical roots. Along the way, they meet and perform with some acclaimed Scottish and Irish musicians in a celebration of their shared musical heritage.

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TUESDAY 14 FEBRUARY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 7 ______

River City Tuesday 14 February BBC One Scotland HD, 8.00 – 9.00pm facebook.com/bbcrivercity twitter.com/bbcrivercity instagram.com/bbcrivercity

This week in Shieldinch…pressure mounts on Scarlett as she juggles her drug dealing with helping Patrick at his pre-trial testimony; at hospital, a sedated Pete strikes up an unusual friendship with Dr Rosenburg; and Robbie comes to an unsettling realisation after he accuses Gary of breaking the rules of their open relationship. As Scarlett’s weed dealing business booms, she struggles to keep it hidden from her family. With Lenny not giving her the back-up she hoped for, Scarlett’s forced to do her dodgy deals from the shop. However, Caitlin quickly uncovers the shady truth - much to Bob’s horror. Worse still, Caitlin’s called the police about Scarlett’s drug dealing. Scarlett pleads with DI Donald to give her time to close down her drugs operation. He relents, highlighting how her actions could jeopardise Patrick’s forthcoming trial. As Scarlett faces a race against time to right her wrongs, Patrick stumbles on Scarlett’s shady secret and reacts furiously. Elsewhere, Pete finds friendship with Dr Mikey Rosenburg in hospital. Pete insists he’s not ill and Mikey agrees – he doesn’t need medication, he’s just got a creative mind. When Caitlin arrives at the hospital she’s stunned to see a sedated Pete and discovers he’s been diagnosed as bi-polar. However, there’s a further shock in store when Mikey’s true identity is revealed. Robbie and Gary’s open relationship backfires badly. Robbie’s stunned to discover Gary’s happily been spending time with Louie, highlighting how unhappy he is in his relationship with Robbie. It’s the beginning of the end for the couple.

Scarlett is played by Sally Howitt, Patrick by Gerard Miller, Pete by Andy Gray, Dr Mikey Rosenburg by Ron Donachie, Robbie by Gary Lamont, Gary by James Mackenzie, Lenny by Frank Gallagher, Caitlin by Gayle Telfer-Stevens, Bob by Stephen Purdon, DI Donald by Robin Laing and Louie by Matthew Marrs.

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Farpaisean Chon-Chaorach/Sheepdogs, Ep 7/8 Tuesday 14 February BBC ALBA, 9.00 – 10.00pm

The seventh programme in this year's series of Farpaisean Chon-Chaorach focuses on day two of the International. As the Scots aim to make it through to the Supreme en masse they find themselves up against some terrific performance from the Welsh competitors, particularly relative newcomer Kelvin Broad. The Irish fare well too but who will represent Scotland at the Supreme competition on day three of the trial.

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

The Insiders’ Guide to the Menopause  NEW Thursday 16 February BBC Two Scotland, 9.00-10.00pm

Kirsty Wark asks everything you always wanted to know about the Menopause (but were too embarrassed to ask). In a quest for the truth, Kirsty cuts through the confusion and says the unsayable on this very personal odyssey. At the heart of the programme is frank and often funny testimony from famous and not so famous women, including Jennifer Saunders and Kaye Adams, while highly respected experts including the Chair of the British Menopause Society Dr Heather Currie give up-to-date advice. Kirsty also investigates ground-breaking research at Edinburgh University – research which has the provocative potential to extend our fertility. In this film made by Maramedia, Kirsty examines society’s reluctance to take the subject seriously and talk about it…And comes to the conclusion that if on average women are living up to 30 years after the menopause, it’s time to take care of ourselves.

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DIY le Donnie, Ep 1/6  NEW Thursday 16 February BBC ALBA, 9.00 – 9.45pm

DIY guru Donnie Dòtaman MacLeod is back with another series of fascinating community projects. A Belfast sink is waiting to be fitted in the barn at MacAulay College near Stornoway, but he needs the students to help clearing the barn before work can start. Throughout the series, he also follows the building process as a new house is constructed in Argyll. And when a deck chair is mentioned, Donnie is expecting a relaxing time but a surprise awaits as the concrete foundation works are underway.

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Air an Rathad/On the Road, Ep 7/8 Thursday 16 February BBC ALBA, 10.00 – 10.30pm

Linda is learning how to be part of a rally service crew with mechanic Ian Ross. She uses the skills she learns to assist the team, as driver Mairi Ross takes part in the Rally Hebrides. She'll need to operate as smoothly and quickly as possible to ensure the car is fully prepared to tackle each stage. Murray is testing Jaguar’s first entry into the competitive SUV market, the F-Pace, both on and off road. Whilst most SUV's rarely see anything more challenging than a muddy track, Murray takes it up The Lecht ski slopes treacherous access road to see how it copes. And the Air An Rathad Rally teams head to Stornoway airport for a challenge where they leave their cars behind, and move up to something a little larger. None of the teams have driven a lorry before, so when faced with a 50 foot articulated tanker, who will master it the best? 'Air an Rathad' - it's all about cars.

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Secrets of the Moon Landings/An Reis Diomhair chun an Gealaich  NEW Thursday 16 February BBC ALBA, 10.30 – 11.20pm

In July 1969, 600 million people around the world watched Neil Armstrong become the first human being to set foot on another planet. Apollo 11's mission and the five moon landings that followed were the most costly and dangerous single expeditions ever undertaken by any government at any time in history. For those who volunteered for the job, the risk of death was many times greater than a tour of duty in Vietnam. In all, 24 remarkably brave men ventured 250,000 miles from home, relying on just a single engine. These are the untold stories of Apollo: the rarely remembered breakthroughs and heartbreaking disasters.

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