BBC WEEK 30, 20 - 26 July 2013 Programme Information, Television & Radio BBC Scotland Press Office bbc.co.uk/mediacentre bbc.co.uk/iplayer facebook.com/BBCScotland twitter.com/BBCScotland THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS TELEVISION & RADIO / BBC WEEK 30 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ TUESDAY 23 JULY River City TV HIGHLIGHT BBC One Scotland THURSDAY 25 JULY BBC Scotland Investigates: Tainted Love – The Dark Side of Dating NEW BBC One Scotland FRIDAY 26 JULY Alba: 1980, Ep1/10 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 2013 / BBC WEEK 30 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ BRIAN COX & JULIE GRAHAM JOIN THE CAST OF BBC ONE DRAMA, SHETLAND Scots actors Brian Cox and Julie Graham have joined the cast of BBC One’s powerful murder-mystery drama Shetland for the second series, currently filming in Scotland, in collaboration with BBC Scotland and produced by ITV Studios. Brian Cox (Bob Servant Independent, The Bourne Identity) and Julie Graham (Survivors, William & Mary) will star alongside Douglas Henshall who reprises his lead role as Detective Jimmy Perez for a six-part second series of the critically acclaimed drama. Made by ITV Studios and based on the novels by Ann Cleeves, the second series of Shetland will focus on the three remaining stories from Ann’s Shetland quartet – Raven Black, Blue Lightning and Dead Water – told as three two-part (2x60minutes) episodes. Starring in the first two-parter adapted from the Raven Black story, Cox plays Magnus Bain, a solitary man and social outsider who finds himself the focus of a murder investigation. Julie Graham plays procurator fiscal Rhona Kelly – a new returning character who will make her mark in the first and third stories of the series. Julie Graham is looking forward to her new role in the drama: “Rhona is a woman who commands attention so it’s a joy to play such a strong female character. I loved the first series of Shetland and I’m delighted to be joining Dougie and the rest of the cast as a new returning character. It’ll also be lovely to be back filming in Scotland and visiting Shetland.” Elaine Collins, Executive Producer, ITV Studios says: “I'm delighted to be working with the BBC again on this first six part series of Shetland, and thrilled that Brian Cox and Julie Graham are joining our wonderful central cast led by Douglas Henshall. We have an extremely strong line-up of writers and directors this year and are all looking forward to returning to the compelling and unique landscape of Shetland.” Christopher Aird, Head of Drama for BBC Scotland and Executive Producer, adds: “This first six part series of Shetland will build on the huge success of the pilot. Douglas Henshall’s Perez is our charismatic guide to this unique world of compelling mysteries and fascinating character stories, all told under the brooding skies of the islands. We have some wonderful writers and directors working on the show and I am thrilled the likes of Brian Cox and Julie Graham will be joining the cast this year.” Starring alongside Douglas Henshall, Brian Cox and Julie Graham join the Shetland cast which includes Steven Robertson, Alison O’Donnell, Mark Bonnar and Frances Gray. The first two-parter, Raven Black, is written by Gaby Chiappe (The Paradise, Vera), the second (Blue Lightning) by Richard Davidson (Silent Witness, EastEnders) and the third (Dead Water) by David Kane (The Field of Blood, Rebus, This Year’s Love). The second series of Shetland is executive produced by Christopher Aird for the BBC and Elaine Collins for ITV Studios. It is produced by Peter Gallagher (Single Father, The 39 Steps, Sweet Sixteen) and directed by John McKay, episodes 1&2 (We’ll Take Manhattan, Not Another Happy Ending, Life On Mars); Stewart Svaasand, episodes 3&4 (The Dumping Ground, Wolfblood); and David Moore, episodes 5&6 (Merlin, Marple, Monroe). Shetland was commissioned by Ben Stephenson, Controller of BBC Drama Commissioning and Danny Cohen, former Controller of BBC One, and co-commissioned by Ewan Angus, Head of Commissioning, Scotland. Julie Whiteside TUESDAY 23 JULY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 30 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ River City TV HIGHLIGHT Tuesday 23 July BBC One Scotland HD, 8.00 – 9.00pm This week in Shieldinch…a desperate Kelly-Marie takes matters into her own hands; a vengeful Lenny does his own detective work to find Callum leading to a dramatic showdown; and Gina starts to have doubts about marrying Greg. With no news of Callum, Kelly-Marie is beside herself with worry, convinced her son is dead. And when the police make the decision to hide the abduction from the public with a media blackout, Kelly-Marie fears the search for Cal has gone cold. A local journalist hones in on a fragile Kelly-Marie, persuading her that his newspaper can help where the police are failing. Ignoring police advice, she speaks to the paper about Callum. Will and DCI Donald are infuriated by Kelly-Marie’s actions - the newspaper interview could spook the kidnappers and put Callum in even more danger but the frantic mother is unrepentant. Acting on a possible sighting of Callum, the police investigate an abandoned flat. There they find a phial of drugs, hair clippers and blood-stained clothes – but no Cal. After the police confirm the blood is Callum’s, a guilt-ridden Kelly-Marie agonises whether her rogue press appeal was responsible. Desperate to find answers, she turns to Lenny for help who confesses there’s been another ransom demand. It’s the opportunity they’ve been waiting for and, unbeknown to the police, Kelly-Marie and Lenny join forces, heading off with the ransom money to meet one of the kidnappers, Carla. A race-against time follows with a dramatic showdown and repercussions which will tear the family apart. Elsewhere, Gina appears to be having second thoughts about marrying Greg, worried that the timing is all wrong with Cal missing. Eternally optimistic, Liz persuades Gina to seize the day. Kelly-Marie is played by Carmen Pieraccini, Lenny by Frank Gallagher, Callum by Robbie Neilson, Gina by Libby McArthur, Greg by George Anton, Will by Scott Ryan Vickers, DCI Donald by Robin Laing, Carla by Pauline King and Liz by Eileen MacCallum Julie Whiteside THURSDAY 25 JULY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 30 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ BBC Scotland Investigates: Tainted Love – The Dark Side of Dating NEW Thursday 25 July BBC One Scotland, 7.00 – 7.30pm BBC Scotland Investigates how genuine the online dating industry really is. Fiona Walker looks at what dating websites will do to get your money. The investigation takes her from Edinburgh into an international network of fake dating profiles. She discovers a hidden trade in personal data where millions of photos, and private information, is stolen for sale without your consent - including celebrities, politicians and even children. Jim Gough _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Gun Sgot?, Ep11/12 Thursday 25 July BBC ALBA, 10.00 – 10.30pm Gun Sgot brings the music and craic of the pub along with the rivalry of its quiz teams into viewers front rooms. Set in the lounge of their local, three teams compete for the Gun Sgot trophy. Derek MacKay, barman and host, will keep the punters in order and the music snug will host some of the best singer-songwriters in Scotland. This week's programme features workmates from Perth, former school mates from Skye and a team of students from Strathclyde University, and the music will be provided by Mata MacDonald. Captains Sian Baldwin, Ruairidh Cormack and Karen Elder will lead their teams in the pub quiz challenge over four rounds. By the time last orders is called, only one will leave with the prestigious Gun Sgot prize. The series is directed by Michael Hines and produced for Sealladh by Morag Stewart. Lorna Gardner / Gary McQueen FRIDAY 26 JULY TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 30 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Alba: 1980, Ep1/10 NEW Friday 26 July BBC ALBA, 8.30 – 9.00pm Experience some of the stories hitting the headlines in 1980 through archive footage and the year's chart hits: Scottish teachers strike for more money, Hercules the Bear goes missing and the Island of Eriskay is up for sale. The year's chart hits include Pink Floyd's Another Brick in the Wall, Blondie's Atomic and Cliff Richard's We Don't Talk Any More. Lorna Gardner / Gary McQueen _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ All Programme Information copy may be used free of charge on condition that it credits the relevant BBC programme or service. The material contained on the Programme Information pages is protected by copyright which is owned by the BBC. 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