BBC WEEK 29, 14 - 20 July 2018 Programme Information, Television & Radio BBC Scotland Press Office BBC Media Centre (Scotland) BBC iPlayer (Scotland) BBC Scotland BBC Scotland on Facebook @BBCScotland on Twitter Hilda McLean Jim Gough Julie Whiteside BBC Alba – Isabelle Salter THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS TELEVISION & RADIO / BBC WEEK 29 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ MONDAY 16 JULY The Island That Saved My Life NEW BBC One Bus Ghlachu NEW BBC ALBA TUESDAY 17 JULY Rip It Up: The Story of Scottish Pop NEW BBC Two Scotland Programme NEW Channel WEDNESDAY 18 JULY Killed Abroad NEW BBC One Scotland FRIDAY 20 JULY Tarraing nan Tonn (Chasing Waves) 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 2018 / BBC WEEK 29 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ RIP IT UP: THE STORY OF SCOTTISH POP Three-part TV series starts Tuesday 17th July, BBC Two Scotland, 9.00pm Scottish pop music is an eclectic landscape inhabited by musical mavericks, true pop stars and global phenomena. Three-part TV series Rip It Up: The Story of Scottish Pop delves deep into Scotland’s music back catalogue, celebrating the artists who put Scotland on the music map. From skiffle and folk to the global stars of the 80s, via the Scottish indie scene and the innovators and rebels who make the Scottish music scene such a rich and diverse one, the series features first-hand accounts from artists including Alex Kapranos, Shirley Manson, Jim Kerr, The Proclaimers, Mogwai, The Vaselines and many others, who reflect on their place in Scotland’s rich musical heritage. Narrated by Laura Fraser the TV series is part of BBC Scotland’s summer celebration of Scottish music which includes BBC Radio Scotland’s series The Story of Scottish Pop and an online podcast. This multiplatform content complements the National Museum of Scotland’s new music exhibition, Rip It Up. Episode 1 – Tuesday 17 July - ‘BLAZING A TRAIL’ The biggest names in Scotland’s early pop story tell their own unique tales, sharing how they went from bedroom dreamers to international superstars. Celebrated solo performers like Lulu and Donovan are joined by members of pioneering groups including The Skids, Nazareth, The Incredible String Band, The Average White Band, Middle of the Road, The Rezillos, The Beatstalkers and The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. These were the first musical mavericks. From sixties pop to hard rock, folk to funk, glam to punk revolution, these musicians had to invent Scottish pop from the ground up – and they did. Episode 2 – Tuesday 24 July - ‘SUCCESS & EXCESS’ Tracing the humble beginnings of some of Scotland’s biggest ever bands showcasing how they rode the waves of the music industry in order to achieve unprecedented levels of commercial success. From pop acts who rose from ashes of the post punk era to 1980s pop enlightenment rife with social commentary, Scots artists were key players in world pop domination. However, under the shiny exterior there was excess, artistic tension and controversy galore. From synthpop to stadium rock, glossy pop to indie and art-house dance, a plethora of music made its mark including Simple Minds, the KLF, Wet Wet Wet, KT Tunstall, Primal Scream and KT Tunstall. Episode 3 – Tuesday 31 July - ‘DIY OR DIE’ This is the story of the independent record industry in Scotland and why it continues to produce some of the most interesting and influential pop music in the world. While the likes of The Jesus And Mary Chain paved the way for artists including Teenage Fanclub, BMX Bandits and The Soup Dragons, Scottish indie labels flourished thanks to SOMA Quality Recordings and Chemikal Underground - highlighting the diversity of music on offer. Insights come from The Vaselines, Shirley Manson, Alex Kapranos, The Delgados, Mogwai, Arab Strab, King Creosote and the late Scott Hutchison from Frightened Rabbit. JW MONDAY 16 JULY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 29 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Island That Saved My Life NEW Monday 16 July BBC One, 7.30pm-8.00pm At the age of 23 and suffering from depression and shyness Sarah Moore (pictured) moved from her family home near Edinburgh to the beautiful but remote Scottish island of North Ronaldsay, with a population of fewer than 50 people. Part of BBC One’s Our Lives series, this documentary follows Sarah’s life on the island and the stories of the people she meets there. Like many remote communities North Ronaldsay has its fair share of challenges, from the cancellation of air services that bring vital supplies to extreme weather conditions and economic hardship. From day one, Sarah has to hold down multiple jobs to make ends meet and adapt to an entirely new way of living and thinking to survive on the island. But the move has changed Sarah. She is much happier and she says can be the person she was always meant to be here. She has more opportunities to work and broaden her horizons. Ironically, she has a far better social life than when she lived in the capital city and has become an integral part of the community. But that community is now under threat. North Ronaldsay is in a spiral of depopulation, with little employment and a lack of accommodation. Recent years have seen an exodus, particularly of young people, from the island. If things don’t change soon Sarah may no longer be able to live on the island that she says saved her life. This character-driven documentary looks at a unique way of life in a remarkable community that may not be around for much longer. As Sarah works at her six jobs, she is doing all she can to help save the island that saved her. JG Bus Ghlachu NEW Monday 16 July BBC ALBA, 8.30 – 8.55pm From transporting coffins to IRA hijackings, there isn’t much that the bus owners haven’t seen during their 50 years of running their coach service between Donegal and Glasgow. This documentary series will give viewers a unique insight into the people immigrating from Donegal to Scotland from the 60s to the present day and this infamous bus that has been the lifeblood link between these people. The story of Bus Glaschu will be told by the colourful characters who sat in the seats of the bus back in the day and the drivers and bus owners responsible for getting them from A to B. Each week the series follows bus passengers, including Donegal footballer Packie Bonner and Lorraine McIntosh of Deacon Blue fame, as they make the trip between Glasgow and Donegal, sharing their stories along the way. IS TUESDAY 17 JULY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 29 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ River City Tuesday 17 July BBC One Scotland HD, 8.00 – 9.00pm facebook.com/bbcrivercity twitter.com/bbcrivercity instagram.com/bbcrivercity This week in Shieldinch…a vengeful Alex sets his sights on Lydia; Ellie plays sleuth to uncover the identity of Caitlin’s stalker; and Bob plays matchmaker with Angus and Frankie’s relationship. Frozen out by his father, Alex vows to take revenge against Lenny. Alex hatches an elaborate plan, plotting to kill the person Lenny loves the most – Lydia. Opportunity comes calling when Lydia asks Alex to help her distance herself from Lenny. He drives Lydia to a remote location and prepares to strike but, when the moment comes he can’t go through with the deadly deed. Oblivious to Alex’s deathly intentions, Lydia allows him to drive her to a luxury hotel getaway, far removed from Shieldinch and Lenny. At the hotel, Alex shares a few drinks with Lydia. With murder off the cards, Alex uses seduction to seek revenge, knowing the betrayal will devastate Lenny. Against her better judgement, Lydia gives into temptation little realising Alex is using her. Elsewhere, Caitlin reveals to Ellie she’s been receiving nuisance phone calls and mysterious letters. Fearing Uncle John’s responsible, Caitlin didn’t report the incidents to the police. Ellie sets about uncovering the identity of the person behind the hate campaign against Caitlin and is shocked when the clues point to someone close to home. Bob encourages Angus to clear the air with Frankie but when that doesn’t work he resorts to extreme measures to make the couple talk. Just as it seems the couple’s relationship is back on track, Frankie gets surprising news. Alex is played by Jordan Young, Lydia by Jacqueline Leonard, Ellie by Leah MacRae, Caitlin by Gayle Telfer Stevens, Bob by Stephen Purdon, Angus by Scott Fletcher, Frankie by Louise McMenemy and Lenny by Frank Gallagher. JW _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rip It Up: The Story of Scottish Pop, Prog 1/3 NEW Tuesday 17 July BBC Two Scotland, 9.00-10.00pm From the 1950s to the present day, three-part TV series Rip It Up: The Story of Scottish Pop delves deep into Scottish music’s back catalogue. From skiffle and folk to the global stars of the 80s, via the Scottish indie scene and the innovators and mavericks who make the Scottish music scene such a rich and diverse one, the series features first- hand accounts from artists including Alex Kapranos, Jim Kerr, The Proclaimers, Mogwai, The Vaselines, who reflect on their place in Scotland’s rich musical heritage.