BBC WEEK 39, 22 - 28 September 2012 Programme Information, Television & Radio BBC Scotland Press Office Bbc.Co.Uk/Mediacentre Bbc.Co.Uk/Iplayer
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BBC WEEK 39, 22 - 28 September 2012 Programme Information, Television & Radio BBC Scotland Press Office bbc.co.uk/mediacentre bbc.co.uk/iplayer THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS TELEVISION & RADIO / BBC WEEK 39 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER Happy Birthday River City NEW BBC One Scotland MONDAY 24 SEPTEMBER Gary: Tank Commander NEW BBC One Scotland Seeking Someone Special NEW BBC Two Scotland A History of Scottish Nationalism, Prog 1/5 NEW BBC Radio Scotland TUESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER Sibling Stories, Prog 5/5 LAST IN SERIES BBC Radio Scotland WEDNESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER Sportscene: Rangers v Motherwell NEW BBC One Scotland FRIDAY 28 SEPTEMBER Landward NEW BBC Two Scotland SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 39 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Happy Birthday River City NEW Sunday 23 September BBC One Scotland, 6.25 – 7.25pm bbc.co.uk/rivercity River City is celebrating 10 years on BBC Scotland this week and to mark the occasion documentary Happy Birthday River City looks back on over a decade of gripping storylines in Shieldinch. Narrated and produced by Tony Kearney, who once walked Montego Street as Scott, Tony speaks to former and current cast from the drama, along with some famous fans from the world of showbiz and politics. The documentary also looks at the major storylines that have drawn in audiences, including Archie’s murder and subsequent reappearance, baby Madonna being born in a taxi on Christmas Day and the recent storyline which saw Malcolm and Liz get married after his dementia diagnosis. Happy Birthday River City is a Solus Production for BBC One Scotland. Karen Higgins MONDAY 24 SEPTEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS /BBC WEEK 39 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Gary: Tank Commander, Ep 1/6 NEW Monday 24 September BBC One Scotland, 10.35pm – 11.05pm Returning to BBC One Scotland for a third series, Gary: Tank Commander kicks off with Shape Up, which sees the annual fitness test proving too much for Gary. Physical trainer, Corporal Fox, doesn’t hold back in telling him how much of a bad shape he is in so, humiliated and determined to save face with the boys, Gary challenges Fox to a race, with a demotion on the cards if he loses. With the help of Jacko, Charlie and new recruit Mickey, Gary finally faces up to an uncomfortable home truth and makes a confession to his Dad and Julie – he is addicted to chips. Through training and control of his chip intake, Gary feels ready to race Fox and his Dad also arrives with a special drink he has made for Gary to give him energy. However, when Fox drinks it instead of Gary, there are disastrous consequences. The first episode also sees the return of the much-loved flashback scenes where Gary and his pals pay homage to Adele. Gary is played by Greg McHugh, Corporal Fox by Ben McGrego , Jacko by Robert Jack, Charlie by Scott Fletcher, Mickey by James Rottger and Julie by Leah MacRae. Gary: Tank Commander is a Comedy Unit Production for BBC Scotland. Karen Higgins _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Seeking Someone Special, Prog 1/1 NEW Monday 24 September BBC Two Scotland, 9.00-10.00pm There are 120,000 people in Scotland with a learning disability, but how do you find love when your disabilities get in the way. As narrator Carmen Pieraccini says, at the outset of this documentary Seeking Someone Special: “Just like everyone else, people with learning disabilities want independence and love.” This hour-long film, made by Glasgow-based Matchlight, follows three young people with learning disabilities as they struggle to assert their independence, fight loneliness and get their heads round the dating scene... Twenty five year old Richard Brownlie, who has Asperger’s, is a big fan of girls, but has never had a serious relationship. Peter Bowers is a DJ with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Despite his evidently outgoing nature and good humour, Peter is lonely and is searching for love. The documentary sees him headlining at Scotland's first club night for people with learning disabilities, but still finding it difficult to make that special connection. Nastasha Connon (22) has Down’s Syndrome and actively works to provide a positive role model for people with the condition. As she says to a group of medical students: “I want you to understand that although I have Down’s Syndrome, it is just a small part of who I really am.” For almost two years, she had been living with her fiancé James, but when she ballooned from a size 10 to 22 in 14 months, she agreed to move back in with her parents. The programme follows her bid to lose the weight and move back in with James. Along the way, a very sensitive picture emerges of people trying to find their way in love, and of the work and support of their families and carers as they help them develop the life skills required in the modern world. Hilda McLean _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Cause: A History of Scottish Nationalism, Prog 1/5 NEW Monday 24 September BBC Radio Scotland, 2.00pm – 2.30pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland In this new five-part series Billy Kay traces Scottish nationalism from the Wars of Independence to the rise of the SNP and what many perceived as the anglicisation of Scotland in the late 20th century. This first programme hears the voices of people commemorating the Battle of Bannockburn and the Declaration of Arbroath. Historian Fiona Watson speaks movingly of one of the great unsung heroines - Isabella Countess of Buchan - who forsook her wealth, her husband and her status to crown Robert the Bruce at Scone for which she was imprisoned in a cage in Berwick. Billy also explores the diversity of reasons why Scots feel a strong sense of identity, from the beauty of the landscape to the passion for their football, literature and music. In future programmes he talks to people inside the nationalist movement about the different approaches to ‘The Cause’ – which have included everything from pirate radio stations to political activism. The series is illustrated with songs from Burns to Hamish Henderson and poetry from Hugh MacDiarmid to John Barbour. Suzanne Vickers TUESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 39 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ River City Tuesday 25 September BBC One Scotland, 8.00 – 9.00pm bbc.co.uk/rivercity ***STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL WEDNESDAY 19 SEPTEMBER: THIS IS THE SECOND EPISODE OF TWO WHICH WILL CELEBRATE RIVER CITY’S 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY. PLEASE CONTACT KAREN HIGGINS IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION*** This week in Shieldinch… The community bids farewell to Deek; and Raymond faces up to the shocking realisation of his actions. It’s time for the whole of Shieldinch to say goodbye to Deek as Shirley and Iona also return to support the community. Raymond is trying to focus on the day ahead but Stevie nervously asks questions about what is going to happen to them. He just can’t get recent events out of his head and the enormity of Raymond’s actions. Raymond tries to convince him to relax but Stevie has a lot to lose. As the day unfolds, Raymond’s guilt will soon get the better of him and, with Will watching events unfold, it will be hard for suspicion not to mount. Deek is played by Gordon McCorkell, Shirley by Barbara Rafferty, Iona by Claire Knight, Raymond by Paul Samson, Stevie by Paul James Corrigan and Will by Scott Ryan Vickers. Please note, viewers outside Scotland can access this programme on Sky Channel 971, Freesat Channel 960, Virgin Media Channel 862 or the BBC's iPlayer service - bbc.co.uk/iplayer Karen Higgins _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Adventure Show Tuesday, 25 September BBC Two Scotland, 7.00-8.00 pm This month the Adventure Show travels to Arran for the Goatfell Race. This is a closely-fought hill run, 15 kilometres up and down the island's highest mountain. It's a challenging course leading from road to rough hill track and finally a scramble up huge granite boulders to reach the dramatic summit. Then there's a tricky descent and the final sprint to Brodick. There’s also a feature on how light you can go on a backpacking trip and a look at what's motivated one of Scotland's best climbers to complete an epic new route in the Himalayas. The Adventure Show is presented by Dougie Vipond, Deziree Wilson and Cameron McNeish and is a Triple Echo Production for BBC Scotland Jim Gough WEDNESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 39 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sportscene: Rangers v Motherwell NEW Wednesday, 26 September BBC One Scotland, 7.00-9.00 pm Live coverage from Ibrox Stadium as Stuart McCall’s Motherwell make the short trip to Govan to face Rangers in the pick of the Third Round matches from the Scottish Communities League Cup. Rangers go into the game as a Third Division side after financial problems led to them dropping out of the Scottish Premier League and the Steelmen are their first top-flight opponents since they were re- launched. Motherwell have made a strong start to their SPL campaign and will be the toughest test so far this season for Ally McCoist’s team. The Ibrox side have beaten East Fife and Falkirk on their way to the tonight’s game, with Motherwell entering at this stage along with their fellow European qualifiers. McCall and McCoist were Rangers team-mates during the nine-in-a-row era but memories of those times will be put to one side tonight as the teams battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals. Rob Maclean introduces and commentary comes from Liam McLeod and Craig Paterson.