BBC WEEK 35, 27 August – 2 September 2016 Programme Information, Television & Radio BBC Scotland Press Office BBC Media Centre (Scotland) BBC iPlayer (Scotland) BBC Scotland BBC Scotland on Facebook @BBCScotland on Twitter General / Carol Knight Hilda McLean Jim Gough Julie Whiteside BBC Alba THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS TELEVISION & RADIO / BBC WEEK 35 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ SATURDAY 27 AUGUST Edinburgh Nights LAST IN THE SERIES BBC Two MONDAY 29 AUGUST The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo NEW BBC One Trusadh - Croitearan Leodhais (Next Customer Please) 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 iPlayerbbc.co.uk/iplayer & BBC Radio Scotland on bbc.co.uk/radioscotland EDITORIAL 2016 / BBC WEEK 35 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ THE QUAY SESSIONS A special Bank Holiday recording of Radio Scotland’s music show The Quay Sessions will be headlined by KT Tunstall. The Scottish singer, who recently fronted a TV highlights package of the radio show and will be playing this year’s Proms in the Park, will top the bill alongside Gaelic Folk Singer Julie Fowlis on Monday, August 29. The ballot for free tickets to the event will go live at http://www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/ on Thursday, August 18 at 8am. The recording, at BBC Scotland’s Pacific Quay headquarters, will also see the unveiling of the new presenter of critically acclaimed music showcase – Roddy Hart. Says Roddy: “I’m utterly thrilled to be asked to be the new host of BBC Radio Scotland’s music show, The Quay Sessions. It’s a challenge I’m excited to meet and I can’t wait to take the show into a new phase of its life. “As a musician, I know just how important it is for both emerging and established artists to have the chance for their music to be heard and seen, and this show is an amazing opportunity to bring home- grown and international talent to our audiences down by the banks of the River Clyde at Pacific Quay. It’s one of Scotland’s most unique gigs, and I look forward to what will surely be some very special nights there." The singer-songwriter, who already presents a weekly music show for BBC Radio Scotland, also curates the Roaming Roots Revue for Celtic Connections each year and was Associate Musical Director of Sunshine on Leith. His first Quay Sessions, as a presenter, will transmit on BBC Radio Scotland on Thursday, September 15 at 9pm. Highlights from previous Quay Sessions are available online at http://www.bbc.co.uk/quaysessions HM SATURDAY 27 AUGUST TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS /BBC WEEK 35 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Edinburgh Nights, Ep 3/3 LAST IN THE SERIES Saturday 27 August BBC Two, 9.00-9.30pm Kirsty Wark presents highlights from the final week of the Edinburgh Festival and meets the comedians who’ve hastily rewritten their shows following the vote to leave the EU. Also writer and broadcaster Bidisha explores first-hand accounts of refugees and migration at the Book Festival and on the Fringe. HM MONDAY 29 AUGUST TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS /BBC WEEK 35 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo NEW Monday 29 August BBC One, 7.00-8.00pm The 2016 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a truly international event featuring acts and performers from around the world, marking Her Majesty the Queen’s 90th Birthday with a selection of Tunes of Glory, performed in front of the majestic Edinburgh Castle. In this programme of highlights from the event, narrated by Bill Paterson, anniversaries are to the fore. The Nepal Army Band commemorates the conquest of Everest in the coronation year, The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines marks the centenary of the Battle of Jutland whilst The Jordanian Royal Guard, Band and Drill Team mark 100 years since the Great Arab Revolt. New Zealand also has a significant presence with The Locheil Marching Drill Team and The New Zealand Army Band. The Band and Drill Team of the King of Norway’s Guard deliver an immaculate display of music and drill maintaining their place as tattoo favourites. The home team are as strong as always with the Massed Pipes and Drums, The Tattoo Highland Dancers, The Imps Motorcycle Display Team and the Massed British Military Bands joined by The Scottish State Coach in a majestic display. HM _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Trusadh - Croitearan Leodhais (Next Customer Please), Ep 1/2 NEW Monday 29 August BBC ALBA, 9.00 – 9.55pm This special two-part Trusadh takes a look at the busy hub that is Lewis Crofters, an agricultural co- operative that has been serving local crofters for close to 60 years and one of the busiest shops in Lewis and Harris. With a population of over 20,000 people between both islands, the shop is very much in demand with products varying from kitchen essentials to outdoor clothing, and from fencing to all types of feed for the croft. We follow the staff both in the shop and on the road. Amongst the regulars in the shop are the students from Macaulay College, a community interest company that helps those with additional social and educational requirements. They visit the shop every week for food for their animals, and seed for their polytunnels. Meanwhile, John Murdo Matheson clocks up the miles in the lorry as he delivers feed to the customers. Trusadhalso sees a special visitor making an appearance in the shop at their busiest time. GM/LG TUESDAY 30 AUGUST TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 35 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ River City Tuesday 30 August BBC One Scotland HD, 8.00 – 9.00pm facebook.com/bbcrivercity twitter.com/bbcrivercity instagram.com/bbcrivercity This week in Shieldinch…Lenny tries to provoke Jimmy’s return which forces the Mullens to take drastic action; Liz is hospitalised after a bad fall which is a cause for concern for her and Molly; and Jenny’s torn when she receives an opportunity of a lifetime. With Jimmy in hiding after double crossing Lenny, the Mullens find themselves the focus of unwanted Murdoch attention. Bob fears Lenny has people following their every move and his suspicions are raised further when lawyer Stephen Faret turns up saying Jimmy needs Bob to get his stash of hidden money for him. Unsure about whether Stephen is telling the truth, Bob grows increasingly paranoid. Determined to smoke Jimmy out, Lenny threatens Bob – if he’s lying about Jimmy’s whereabouts, he’ll hurt the Mullens, that’ll bring Jimmy back. As the Mullens close rank, Amber susses out that Bob and Scarlett know more than they are letting on. As pressure grows, Bob resorts to desperate measures to protect the ones he loves, taking on Lenny in the process. Elsewhere, Liz has a bad fall in the charity shop and is hospitalised. Molly calms Liz’s fears at hospital but privately the friends worry about their future together. Jenny’s stunned when she gets an unexpected offer of a university place in England. She confides in Robbie about her good news but urges him to stay quiet, worried her university ambitions will put a financial strain on her parents, Gary and Caitlin. Lenny is played by Frank Gallagher, Liz by Eileen McCallum, Molly by Una McLean, Jenny by Christine Steel, Bob by Stephen Purdon, Stephen Faret by Martin Docherty, Scarlett by Sally Howitt, Robbie by Gary Lamont, Gary by James Mackenzie and Caitlin by Gayle Telfer-Stevens. JW _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ One of Us, Ep2/4 Tuesday 30 August BBC One, 9.00-10.00pm When the police come knocking, the Elliots and Douglases have to act fast. Meanwhile Juliet’s actions have tragic and unexpected consequences. After all coming to a decision to hide their terrible secret from the police, suspicion and guilt takes its toll on both the Elliot and Douglas families. Bill and Moira turn on each other after lying to protect their son Jamie, and it’s clear Bill is keeping things from his wife. The Elliots struggle to hold it together as the police, on the trail of Lee, interview them, with Louise making a big slip-up. Later, when Louise makes a shocking discovery, it is left to Claire to take action. After confessing all to his partner, Peter decides to make an important journey. Meanwhile, Juliet now has the finances to organise her daughter’s operation, but tragedy soon strikes. Written by Harry and Jack Williams (The Missing), directed by William McGregor (Poldark, Misfits), produced by Colin Wratten (The Musketeers) and executive produced by Christopher Aird (Stonemouth, Shetland) Starring Juliet Stevenson as Louise Elliot, Joanna Vanderham as Claire Elliot, Laura Fraser as Juliet, Joe Dempsie as Rob Elliot, John Lynch as Bill Douglas, Georgina Campbell as Anna, Julie Graham as Moira Douglas, Cristian Ortega as Jamie Douglas, Steve Evets as Andrew, Gary Lewis as Alistair,Adrian Edmondson as Peter and Kate Dickie as Sal. CK/JW THURSDAY 1 SEPTEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 35 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Scotland’s Game, Ep 2/4 Thursday 1 September BBC One Scotland, 9.00 – 10.00pm Perfect Storm - the second episode of the compelling documentary series that tackles the last thirty years of Scottish football - turns the spotlight on new money and media and how they brought seismic changes to the so-called beautiful game.