Burnistoun
Sketch series set in a strangely familiar fictional Scottish town packed with comedy characters. Burnistoun's most persistent market researcher literally takes a lifetime to get some answers. Trying to get answers from the spirit world proves an increasing challenge for a couple of deaf mediums. Elsewhere, wannabe girl band member Kelly McGlade takes her story to the Burnistoun Herald, and the Burnistoun boozer is buzzing with tall tales of local gangsters. Plus, the police demonstrate a foolproof interview technique which works purely by rearranging the furniture.
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The Tales of Para Handy
In the aftermath of a storm, Para Handy and his hapless crew rescue a drifting boat, intending to claim salvage. However, the abandoned vessel contains a very nasty surprise.
The Tales of Para Handy
A spot of engine trouble sees the luckless crew marooned in a small island village, where Para tangles with the drunken town bully and indulges in a spot of matchmaking.
Confessions of a Teenage Fraudster
At just 18 years of age, Elliot is an international fraudster who is on the run from law enforcement around the globe. He pursues his scams around the world, chasing the dream of a lavish lifestyle. But it is a lonely existence, which leaves him craving connection with family and friends. It also proves to be a perilous one – trips to Dublin, Toronto and elsewhere accrue investigators and police officers, several of whom speak in interviews and archive footage, keen to ensure he serves time for his crimes. With a trail of crime stretching across continents, Elliot becomes more paranoid than ever that capture and a long stint in a foreign jail is just around the corner.
Loop
Tessa MacKenzie studied illustration at university, but it was when she worked in pubs and bars that her fascination with stained glass started. During lockdown, Tessa watched YouTube videos on glass artwork and became obsessed. Completely self-taught, she now works on unique contemporary glass art commissions, from stained-glass window restorations to quirky coasters. We meet Tessa in one of the pubs that first inspired her, and join her in her studio as she creates a unique new glass work, from coloured pen design to soldered and finished lampshade. We see Tessa piece together her glass jigsaw and witness her slightly unorthodox approach to creating stained glass, which includes microwave melting and snapping the glass into shape.
River City
Lenny tries to maintain a jovial disposition, but his mental state worsens. Meanwhile, the thrill of their dalliance proves risky for Drew and Karen, Chloe seeks advice for her own love life, and Carly finds a confidante in Dean.
Jules and Greg's Wild Swim
Jules and Greg brave the icy, deep waters of Scotland’s Highland lochs.
Scotcast
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
David Wilson's Crime Files
Criminologist Professor David Wilson takes a close look at fraud and the people who commit it. Are they charismatic schemers, or dangerous liars? And what does it take lead this chameleon-like existence.
David Wilson's Crime Files
Criminologist Professor David Wilson takes a close look at fraud and the people who commit it. Are they charismatic schemers, or dangerous liars? And what does it take lead this chameleon-like existence.
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Crimewatch Caught
How a determined police force took down the gang selling industrial amounts of cocaine and laundering their profits through multiple cryptocurrency accounts. Plus the solicitor stealing his clients' money.
Beechgrove Garden
Carole Baxter and Brian Cunningham review how Beechgrove Garden has survived the winter - what damage did the storms cause, and what plants were lost to January's cold snap.
Landward
The Landward team return for the new spring series, digging deep into the issues and stories from Scotland’s countryside. As lambing season gets under way, Dougie lends a hand at Orchardton Farm in Ayrshire. He finds out how sheep breeds give birth at different times throughout the lambing period, starting in February and finishing in May. During this busy time of year in agriculture, Anne is learning about a safety campaign urging farmers to always wear a helmet when using quad bikes. She also meets an Arran farmer who survived a life-threatening accident in a remote area. We catch up and take the tour with Cammy as he settles into his new farm in Ayrshire. In Wigtonshire, Rosie meets an artistic farmer whose favourite subjects are her Belted Galloways. And Arlene visits a Fife farm that has opened its doors to allow access and accommodation to all.
Mrs Brown's Boys
Agnes is upset that her son Trevor has been called back to the missions in Africa, but is determined to give him a massive send-off to remind him what a loving family he has back home in Ireland. Meanwhile, daughter Cathy's family counselling session descends into chaos, and Buster and Dermot run into trouble with a circus lion. The only person having a good day is neighbour Winnie: thanks to his new medication, her husband Jackos's libido is back. But while Winnie delights in reminiscing about her former bedroom antics, Agnes is shocked to discover that orgasms actually exist.
Two Doors Down
A big meaty haggis for the neighbours and a tiny vegetarian one for Gordon are on the menu for Burns Night. Cathy and Colin, Ian and Gordon arrive to celebrate with Eric and Beth. To Eric's surprise, Christine turns up. She is back early from visiting her daughter Sophie, and is full of complaints about the journey. Sophie's partner has clearly failed to impress. With news that Beth has freshened up the wee downstairs toilet, a viewing is a must. Cathy and Colin educate Gordon about the niceties of a Burns Supper - basically everyone gets hammered.
Paramedics on Scene
An 85-year-old man from Edinburgh has been trapped under his own floorboards for three days and is in need of rescue.
Scotcast
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
Burnistoun
Sketch series set in a strangely familiar fictional Scottish town packed with comedy characters. The final episode of the current series features a frank exchange of views between two Burnistoun MSPs. There's a distinct absence of females when the best pub in Burnistoun holds a ladies' night. And when a world-famous clothes designer holds a fashion parade in Burnistoun, he makes imaginative use of some unlikely local accessories. Meanwhile, wannabe pop star Kelly McGlade is sick of sharing the limelight and fires her bandmates to go solo. Plus there's a few home truths as the Burnistoun residents debate the finer points of 'acceptable patter'.
Burnistoun
Sketch series set in a strangely familiar fictional Scottish town packed with comedy characters. The final episode of the current series features a frank exchange of views between two Burnistoun MSPs. There's a distinct absence of females when the best pub in Burnistoun holds a ladies' night. And when a world-famous clothes designer holds a fashion parade in Burnistoun, he makes imaginative use of some unlikely local accessories. Meanwhile, wannabe pop star Kelly McGlade is sick of sharing the limelight and fires her bandmates to go solo. Plus there's a few home truths as the Burnistoun residents debate the finer points of 'acceptable patter'.
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Our Lives
Documentary that tells the story of the inspiring, thriving, Scottish village of Inverie on the Knoydart peninsula. Twenty-five years ago, the local community pulled together to buy the land from private owners, securing its future for them and the many who travel there. At the heart of the village is the community-owned pub, The Old Forge. But for those who wish to visit, it's a 30-mile, three-day trek through three munros, or a ferry from the mainland. In the summer months, only around five people a day take the high road to get there, for the incomparable hike and views. They well and truly deserve their pint when they arrive! We follow friends Ally and Glynis as they take on the treacherous journey to Scotland's remotest pub, interwoven with stories from some of the residents of this magical peninsula. One of them, Will, visited for a weekend 13 years ago and never left, such is the draw of this place that is known as Scotland’s last great wilderness.
Michelle McManus: Talent Show Winners
Twenty years on from her triumphant Pop Idol win, household name Michelle McManus reflects on her rollercoaster life and career, from Baillieston barmaid to record-breaking chart-topper with number one hit All This Time. Along the way, Michelle revisits iconic TV talent moments where Scottish stars captured the hearts of the nation on shows such as The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and The Voice. Joined by high profile friends including Robbie Williams, TV presenter Kate Thornton and Susan Boyle, Michelle delves into the phenomenon of the TV talent show and reveals her never-before-told story, from the fat-shaming she received in the media to reinventing herself, finding love and releasing new music at Christmas 2024. Brimming with nostalgia from Britain’s best-loved shows over the past 20 years, and featuring songs we all love to sing along to, this documentary checks in with Britain’s Got Talent and The Voice winners Jai McDowell and Stevie McCrorie, as well as The X Factor’s Shereen Cutkelvin and Nicholas McDonald, to find out where they are now.
Danny Bhoy: Mr Priority
A live performance from globally renowned and critically acclaimed Scottish comedian Danny Bhoy, filmed in London in 2023.
Still Game
Winston receives wounding news about his remaining leg. Meanwhile, Isa struggles with her new cleaning job at the undertaker’s, and Tam pushes his skinflintishness to new depths.
A View from the Terrace
Every ounce of Scottish football, from the top of the pile to the dogfights. It means everything, it means nothing, and this is what it looks like from the terrace.
Scotland's Greatest Escape
Judith Ralston and Grado are on the road exploring the often-overlooked Scottish Borders. They sample delights in the coastal town of Eyemouth, including a stay in a mansion built for a notorious smuggler. They travel to Kelso for some R&R in a beautifully restored 12th-century manor, before heading to Newcastleton to check out the local agricultural show and stay in an off-grid alpine chalet.
Scotland's Greatest Escape
Judith Ralston and Grado are on the road exploring the often-overlooked Scottish Borders. They sample delights in the coastal town of Eyemouth, including a stay in a mansion built for a notorious smuggler. They travel to Kelso for some R&R in a beautifully restored 12th-century manor, before heading to Newcastleton to check out the local agricultural show and stay in an off-grid alpine chalet.
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Reporting Scotland
All your weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Saturday evening at 7.
Sportscene
Highlights from the afternoon's fixtures in the Scottish Premiership.
The Tales of Para Handy
In the aftermath of a storm, Para Handy and his hapless crew rescue a drifting boat, intending to claim salvage. However, the abandoned vessel contains a very nasty surprise.
The Tales of Para Handy
A spot of engine trouble sees the luckless crew marooned in a small island village, where Para tangles with the drunken town bully and indulges in a spot of matchmaking.
Mrs Brown's Boys
Agnes is upset that her son Trevor has been called back to the missions in Africa, but is determined to give him a massive send-off to remind him what a loving family he has back home in Ireland. Meanwhile, daughter Cathy's family counselling session descends into chaos, and Buster and Dermot run into trouble with a circus lion. The only person having a good day is neighbour Winnie: thanks to his new medication, her husband Jackos's libido is back. But while Winnie delights in reminiscing about her former bedroom antics, Agnes is shocked to discover that orgasms actually exist.
Two Doors Down
A big meaty haggis for the neighbours and a tiny vegetarian one for Gordon are on the menu for Burns Night. Cathy and Colin, Ian and Gordon arrive to celebrate with Eric and Beth. To Eric's surprise, Christine turns up. She is back early from visiting her daughter Sophie, and is full of complaints about the journey. Sophie's partner has clearly failed to impress. With news that Beth has freshened up the wee downstairs toilet, a viewing is a must. Cathy and Colin educate Gordon about the niceties of a Burns Supper - basically everyone gets hammered.
What Next for the Wellerman?
After shooting to global fame with Wellerman, ‘sea shanty guy’ Nathan Evans is back and trying to forge a career for himself in the pop world - but is he just a one-hit wonder.
The Quay Sessions
Scottish art-pop legends Franz Ferdinand return with their hugely anticipated sixth studio album, The Human Fear. Returning to The Quay Session for a special stripped-back set, the band perform three tracks from the album, including Audacious, Night or Day and Bar Lonely.
Loop
Graeme ‘Nash’ Latto was a prolific tattoo artist in Dundee from the late 1970s until his passing in 2006. Now, his son Gary is on a mission to photograph and collect stories from as many of his dad’s former clients as possible as a way to not only preserve the art, but also reconnect with his dad after all this time.
Loop
Graeme ‘Nash’ Latto was a prolific tattoo artist in Dundee from the late 1970s until his passing in 2006. Now, his son Gary is on a mission to photograph and collect stories from as many of his dad’s former clients as possible as a way to not only preserve the art, but also reconnect with his dad after all this time.
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Reporting Scotland
All your weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Sunday evening at 7.
Sportscene
Highlights from the day's fixtures in the Scottish Premiership.
Icons of Football
How Steve Archibald made the leap from part-time football at Clyde and working as a car mechanic to star striker at Barcelona.
Rewind
A look back at the music and news stories making the headlines in 1982, the year of the 20p piece and when Channel 4 exploded onto our TV screens. In sport, Scotland brought home 26 medals from the Commonwealth Games, and Jocky Wilson became the World Darts champion. The Pope undertook an extensive tour of the UK and conducted an open-air mass in Glasgow’s Bellahouston Park. It was the year when trouble erupted over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, The Jam and Madness were riding high in the charts, and an extraterrestrial alien three million light years from home became the movie star of the year.
The Women Who Changed Modern Scotland
Kirsty Wark explores the 1980s and 90s, when legislative leaps enshrined new rights for women. But with sexism rife, women had to fight to make the promise of equality a reality.
Still Game
Winston receives wounding news about his remaining leg. Meanwhile, Isa struggles with her new cleaning job at the undertaker’s, and Tam pushes his skinflintishness to new depths.
Best of Chewin' the Fat
Another chance to see some of the best bits from comedy sketch show Chewin' the Fat.
The Sunday Show
Martin Geissler brings you all the main issues from the world of politics and beyond. Big interviews, discussion and analysis on the stories that matter to Scotland.
David Wilson's Crime Files
Criminologist Professor David Wilson takes a close look at fraud and the people who commit it. Are they charismatic schemers, or dangerous liars? And what does it take lead this chameleon-like existence.
David Wilson's Crime Files
Criminologist Professor David Wilson takes a close look at fraud and the people who commit it. Are they charismatic schemers, or dangerous liars? And what does it take lead this chameleon-like existence.
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This Farming Life
Nick and Derek get some bad news, putting plans for taking over the family farm into sharp focus in Dumfries and Galloway. They are losing 300 acres of leased grazing land to forestry, and with concerns over when dad Derek might retire, Nick sets out a timeline for his succession. On Papa Westray, new farmers Paul and Mel are in the midst of their first big lambing season. With the addition of new baby Oak, it’s a family affair. Ten-year-old Jakey does the morning rounds, checking for new lambs, and spots a ewe in trouble - Paul has to call on his farming neighbours for help. At Hillhead Farm near Glasgow, Ben and Matt Imrie are tackling the wedding and events site infrastructure. The race is on to make it a marketable venue ahead of the first event of the season in six weeks' time. Their dad, John, has another pre-op for his hip replacement, and he and Antoinette hope he receives the news he is desperately waiting for.
Beechgrove Garden
Carole Baxter and Brian Cunningham review how Beechgrove Garden has survived the winter - what damage did the storms cause, and what plants were lost to January's cold snap.
Landward
The Landward team return for the new spring series, digging deep into the issues and stories from Scotland’s countryside. As lambing season gets under way, Dougie lends a hand at Orchardton Farm in Ayrshire. He finds out how sheep breeds give birth at different times throughout the lambing period, starting in February and finishing in May. During this busy time of year in agriculture, Anne is learning about a safety campaign urging farmers to always wear a helmet when using quad bikes. She also meets an Arran farmer who survived a life-threatening accident in a remote area. We catch up and take the tour with Cammy as he settles into his new farm in Ayrshire. In Wigtonshire, Rosie meets an artistic farmer whose favourite subjects are her Belted Galloways. And Arlene visits a Fife farm that has opened its doors to allow access and accommodation to all.
Scotland’s Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle
Travelling across Shetland, Ben Fogle meets people whose lives are rooted to these islands’ history and visits a tiny church with big ideas.
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Our Lives
An intimate insight into the difficulties faced by a tight-knit family business in the Scottish Highlands. Jamie and his sister Jean run the roadside recovery company their parents began in 1973, rescuing stranded motorists from some of the wildest landscapes and challenging roads in Britain. During the busiest month of the winter, they strive day and night to rescue everything from sports cars to 42-ton trucks. It’s tough work, but they take great pride in seeing people safely on their way.
Paramedics on Scene
An 85-year-old man from Edinburgh has been trapped under his own floorboards for three days and is in need of rescue.
Surgeons: At the Edge of Life
Consultant ear, nose and throat surgeon Rohit Gohil and consultant opthalmic surgeon Rob Peden are two of NHS Lothian’s leading specialists when it comes to complex cases involving the eye. Their next patient, 55-year-old pharmacy assistant Theresa, requires a rare procedure to correct both of her eyes, which are bulging so far out of their sockets that she is at risk of losing her sight. Meanwhile, in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh's centre for the treatment of advanced ovarian cancer, consultant gynaecologist Nidal Ghaoui has developed a way to double the overall survival rate of his patients. Along with Professor Stephen Wigmore and consultant Chinnappa Reddy, they examine their patient, retired civil servant Wendy, with much more confidence in their ability to find and remove any visible signs of cancer. But their greatest challenge is to find and remove tumours so small they don’t appear on the scans, as leaving any visual disease behind will threaten Wendy’s chances of survival.
River City
Alex gets a shock when a paranoid Lenny begins pushing away those closest to him. After a disastrous play date, Bob is forced to confront reality regarding Kenzie’s behaviour, and Eddie jumps into action when some collection money goes missing.
Scotland's Greatest Escape
Judith Ralston and Grado sample Scotland’s south coast in Dumfries and Galloway. The adventure starts at the historic Caerlaverock Estate, where Grado enjoys an overnight in a treehouse. They experience majestic birds of prey on the Galloway Red Kite Trail, and spend the night in coastal glamping domes. Their final stop takes them to Portpatrick, where they stay in the Edwardian luxury of Dunskey Castle.
Scotcast
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
Best of Chewin' the Fat
Another chance to see some of the best bits from comedy sketch show Chewin' the Fat.
Best of Chewin' the Fat
Another chance to see some of the best bits from comedy sketch show Chewin' the Fat.
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Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
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Sportscene
Live coverage of Germany v Scotland in the Women's Nations League.
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
Crimewatch Caught
How a prison worker who smuggled contraband into jail for her lover led to police uncovering the biggest prison smuggling conspiracy in UK history. Also, the race against time to find the person responsible for a chilling stabbing of a homeless man on the streets of London.
This Farming Life
In Fife, it’s harvest time for Andy and Jo as they finally reap what they have sown. It has been a challenging year, and now it's time to discover just what last winter's wet weather might have cost them. With tensions about taking over the family farm subsiding, Nick and Holly are diversifying with a new cattle venture in Dumfries and Galloway. The whole family take their best easy-care sheep to auction in Carlisle. The Bakers are expanding their farm on Papa Westray and take delivery of a milking cow and calf to add to their ever-growing family.
Paramedics on Scene
A toddler in Ayr suffers a seizure in front of his frightened parents and is in urgent need of care. The ambulance crew need a plan that gets him to hospital and allows them to reduce the risk of a repeat incident on the journey. Meanwhile, paramedics in Glasgow arrive at the scene of a fire as firemen attend to the victim's burns. A cigarette has set fire to the man's bed, and the light of the ambulance reveals the full extent of his burns. A farm worker in the Borders has just recovered from knee surgery when the worst happens - a single ‘pop’, and his knee is injured again. An ambulance crew are on the scene to help with the pain and return the man to hospital.
Disclosure
A radical new plan to help curb Scotland’s drugs crisis – the country has the worst death rate in Europe. Will a new centre where people can inject illegal drugs under medical supervision actually save lives? Reporter Chris Clements gains unprecedented access to the setting-up of the UK’s first drug consumption room. He meets the people behind it, locals who are against it and those it aims to help.
Scotcast
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.