Inside Barlinnie
Due to severe overcrowding, the services in Barlinnie are stretched to the limit. Across Scotland, 2,500 referrals are made per year for drug and alcohol treatment. HMP Barlinnie, like all other prisons, is a hotspot for drug use, and the proliferation of spice causes huge unpredictability in the inmates. The recovery teams help provide psychological support for the inmates, but they are fighting against a vicious cycle. A midnight drone flies drugs directly into a cell, and inmate Jamie relapses with the temptation of illegal drugs. Darren calls in the chaplain to help him with self-harm attempts and suicide.
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The Seven
All your weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Sunday evening at 7.
Sportscene
Sportscene brings you extended highlights of Kilmarnock against Rangers.
Paramedics on Scene
With Covid sweeping the country, Paisley paramedics Peter and Gary respond to a man who is having difficulty breathing and who receives a positive Covid result while the crew are on their way to hospital. The paramedics must get the patient into hospital as quickly as possible while also guarding against contracting the virus themselves. At the ambulance control centre, call-handler Remi is also supporting people who are struggling to breathe. However, one of his calls is more surprising - someone requesting a taxi for a drunk friend. Meanwhile, in Dundee, Chloe and Fergie treat a woman who has overdone it working in her garden and is now experiencing chest pains. They also attend a man who is slurring his speech and appears disorientated. The crew suspect a stroke and quickly take him to hospital. In Melrose, Lee and Nadine treat a woman who has fallen down a flight of stairs while on holiday, while paramedics in Paisley attend to a woman with complex health issues, including severe pain in her legs. And in Coatbridge, Liam and Siobhan respond to a call from a concerned mother whose toddler has taken a tumble off a trampoline and bumped his head.
Still Game
The television crew which makes 'Blighty's Hardest Pubs' drops by the Clansman and Boabby foolishly promises them all the action they can handle. Meanwhile Navid is suffering a mid-life crisis involving gambling, hair dye and bad dancing.
Breaking the News
Des Clarke and special guests Laura Lexx, Jim Smith, Elaine Malcolmson and Rosco McLelland break down the week’s news and put it back together again. With politics, public opinion and even a smattering of showbiz as the teams look for the humour behind the headlines.
Storyville
A Storyville documentary that tells the untold story of a seemingly ordinary Englishman who spent more than 40 years as a mercenary, fighting other people’s wars for money. Basingstoke-based Dave Tompkins was a petty thief who craved adventure. His career as an international mercenary began in Africa and took him all over the world - to Afghanistan, Croatia and later to Colombia, where he led a team commissioned to assassinate notorious Columbian drug lord Pablo Escobar. In Dogs of War, Dave tells his extraordinary story.
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.
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.
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Our Lives
A rare glimpse into the working world of the teams who keep the lights on in 208 lighthouses round the coast of Scotland and the Isle of Man.
Landward
Dougie visits a wildlife site just a stone’s throw from Glasgow city centre. He finds out how Claypits local nature reserve transformed from industrial wasteland to become a thriving inner city parkland with help from some of the passionate people who care for it. Rosie is in Fife, where she finds out how a nursery business is sustainably growing trees for the future, while Cammy is in Orkney to meet some hardy Shetland Cheviot sheep. Further north, Anne catches up with the Shetland chef who swapped Mumbai for Lerwick. Together, they cook up some of the best local seafood for a fusion feast. And in Royal Deeside, Dougie works some wood with the furniture maker raising awareness about the plight of the ash tree.
Scotland's Greatest Escape
The expert judges visit three luxury holiday escapes while Grado goes behind the scenes. Afternoon tea and tennis lessons are tested at Kim Murray’s hotel, Cromlix. Georgian mansion Gilmerton House puts on a private chef, and at Links House, a private flight is arranged for guests. They are all five-star experiences, but which escape will go beyond expectations to win a place in the grand final.
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Sportscene
Jane Lewis brings you action and reaction to the weekend’s Scottish Women’s Premier League matches.
Food Fest Scotland
Edith Bowman and Colin Murray explore the Glasgow Foodies’ Festival, where they discover the secrets to the best egg fried rice with chef Jimmy Lee, and how to spot ‘fake’ vanilla. Chef Julie Lin digs deep to reveal some myths about frozen food. Farmer Jim Smith learns the art of pickling, and discovers how and why one farm is turning its oats into milk.
Life on the Bay
The caravan park owned and run by three generations of the Wallace family plays a big part in the community on the Fife coast. Manager Steven has volunteered at the nearby RNLI station since he was 17 and is on call. A park resident has recently joined a another kind of community - the bay’s wild swimmers - and goes for a dip with friends. Meanwhile, head chef James welcomes a new recruit to the kitchen, and the sun shines on a fund-raising fete.
Crimewatch Caught
Police dismantle an organised crime group using trafficked women in brothels across Glasgow. Plus a look into the Crimewatch archives to see how police caught the murderer of Suzanne Pilley.
The Nine
All the national, UK-wide and international news that matters to you plus weather, entertainment news and sport.
River City
Tyler grows frustrated as pressures from DCI Douglas increase, landing him in a dangerous situation. Meanwhile, tensions rise when the O’Haras receive the results from the investigation into the fatal car crash.
Designing the Hebrides
Banjo and his team are on South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. They’ve been called in to help crofters DJ and Lindsay, whose family have lived and worked the land there for generations. The couple want to turn their garage into a shop to sell their produce from. The dull breezeblock building has no character or charm, so Banjo has to work from scratch to transform this empty space. He searches for salvage around the island and from DJ’s crofter mum, and he decides to clad the walls in disused corrugated iron panels he finds around the island. But with a budget of only £4,000, will he pull off his homestead kitchen design vision.
Jules and Greg's Wild Swim
Jules and Greg take the plunge into the Isle of Skye’s dramatic rock pools and waterfalls.
Burnistoun
Episode five in the second series of the comedy sketch show written and performed by Iain Connell and Robert Florence, and set in the fictional but strangely familiar Scottish town of Burnistoun. This time the town's caped crusader, Doberman Man, comes face-to-face with his archenemy Big Sanny Tolan's boy, Peter and Scott go to great lengths to avoid seeing the faces of rival fans celebrating a televised football match, and James Bond finally arrives in Burnistoun for an unpromising encounter with his local female contact. A vending machine fights back after being kicked by a dissatisfied would-be customer, we find out what action to take when being kept awake by noisy seagulls, and Carlos Zumba demonstrates why his dance craze is such a hit with the ladies. A local undertaker offers a surprising funeral deal and Burnistoun's local MP gets caught out by online technology. Finally, we go back in time to the local dance hall at the time of the Second World War and see how the local girls reacted when the Yanks came to Burnistoun.
Burnistoun
Episode five in the second series of the comedy sketch show written and performed by Iain Connell and Robert Florence, and set in the fictional but strangely familiar Scottish town of Burnistoun. This time the town's caped crusader, Doberman Man, comes face-to-face with his archenemy Big Sanny Tolan's boy, Peter and Scott go to great lengths to avoid seeing the faces of rival fans celebrating a televised football match, and James Bond finally arrives in Burnistoun for an unpromising encounter with his local female contact. A vending machine fights back after being kicked by a dissatisfied would-be customer, we find out what action to take when being kept awake by noisy seagulls, and Carlos Zumba demonstrates why his dance craze is such a hit with the ladies. A local undertaker offers a surprising funeral deal and Burnistoun's local MP gets caught out by online technology. Finally, we go back in time to the local dance hall at the time of the Second World War and see how the local girls reacted when the Yanks came to Burnistoun.
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Paramedics on Scene
With Covid sweeping the country, Paisley paramedics Peter and Gary respond to a man who is having difficulty breathing and who receives a positive Covid result while the crew are on their way to hospital. The paramedics must get the patient into hospital as quickly as possible while also guarding against contracting the virus themselves. At the ambulance control centre, call-handler Remi is also supporting people who are struggling to breathe. However, one of his calls is more surprising - someone requesting a taxi for a drunk friend. Meanwhile, in Dundee, Chloe and Fergie treat a woman who has overdone it working in her garden and is now experiencing chest pains. They also attend a man who is slurring his speech and appears disorientated. The crew suspect a stroke and quickly take him to hospital. In Melrose, Lee and Nadine treat a woman who has fallen down a flight of stairs while on holiday, while paramedics in Paisley attend to a woman with complex health issues, including severe pain in her legs. And in Coatbridge, Liam and Siobhan respond to a call from a concerned mother whose toddler has taken a tumble off a trampoline and bumped his head.
The Town That Thread Built
Paisley, Scotland's biggest town, was one of its wealthiest when local mill owners J & P Coats were at the peak of their powers and one of the world's three biggest companies. This social history tells the story of the company, its workers, and the rise and fall of their town as the centre of the world thread industry. Narrated by leading actress and one-time 'mill girl' Phyllis Logan.
The Nine
All the national, UK-wide and international news that matters to you plus weather, entertainment news and sport.
Inside Barlinnie
One of the main aims in prison today is the rehabilitation of prisoners. In Barlinnie, many prisoners are locked up for 23 hours a day - one way out is to get a job. Prison jobs provide learnt skills and behaviours, but these jobs are not easy to come by. Prisoners can earn promotions as they become trusted in the workplaces. Two prisoners, Robert and John, have their release dates in sight and are working towards life on the outside. Albanian drug dealer Robert is fighting deportation while desperately hoping to be returned to his son. Violent offender John searches for a new start to try and beat his alcohol addiction. The programme includes an eye-opening interview with one of Scotland’s most notorious gangsters, Jimmy Boyle.
The Crime I Can't Forget
In the heart of west Belfast, a promising young boxer is tragically found stabbed to death. PSNI Detective John McVea faces the challenge of solving a murder that holds the potential to disrupt the fragile peace within the community. Eamonn Jr. was a 22-year-old engineering student and the son of champion boxer Eamonn Magee Sr. His murder occurred in Twinbrook, an area where distrust between the police and the community remains high. To successfully crack the case, Detective McVea must gain the trust and cooperation of the community. This pivotal moment prompts him to make a groundbreaking decision, not only altering the course of the investigation but also reshaping his entire approach to policing.
The Crime I Can't Forget
In the heart of west Belfast, a promising young boxer is tragically found stabbed to death. PSNI Detective John McVea faces the challenge of solving a murder that holds the potential to disrupt the fragile peace within the community. Eamonn Jr. was a 22-year-old engineering student and the son of champion boxer Eamonn Magee Sr. His murder occurred in Twinbrook, an area where distrust between the police and the community remains high. To successfully crack the case, Detective McVea must gain the trust and cooperation of the community. This pivotal moment prompts him to make a groundbreaking decision, not only altering the course of the investigation but also reshaping his entire approach to policing.
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Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs
Paul’s loch-hopping journey starts in the west, on a wild and windswept stretch of Loch Hourn. Travelling inland, he reaches the sheltered Loch Quoich, where he hears tales of Scotland’s last outlaw. On the shores of Loch Lochy, he meets a couple who had a memorable encounter with a monster from the deep called Lizzie. A detour south leads to a ruined bridge where the first shots of the ’45 were fired, and on Loch Ness, Paul meets a man who remembers the fastest man on water, John Cobb. Heading west again to the forgotten lands of Morvern, Paul sees the devil in a fossil before plunging deep underground to discover a connection between sand and WWII. At Fort William in Lochaber, he follows a Jacobite theme, encountering the Strange Plate and the secrets of Jacobite banknotes. Journey’s end is a ‘loch that never was’ beneath the magnificent 300ft Steall Falls.
Island Crossings
A freight backlog in Stornoway has area operations manager Fiona struggling to keep supply lines to the isles open, and CalMac trainee sisters Tanya and Natalie go to sea.
The Nine
All the national, UK-wide and international news that matters to you plus weather, entertainment news and sport.
River City
Sensing Jonathon’s grip on Mikey tightening, Gillian tries to prevent Mikey being further isolated from her. A misunderstanding leads to an overly protective Sam, and feeling Bernie’s absence, a despondent Suzie looks to her future.
Debate Night
Topical debate on the big issues affecting Scotland and beyond. Members of the public have an hour to put their questions to a panel of politicians and other public figures about the biggest stories and the things they care about the most.
Burnistoun
Last episode in the current series of the sketch show written and performed by Iain Connell and Robert Florence. This week there's a problem for Burnistoun's Housing Association when a resident complains about a strange presence in his house, a gullible customer at a car-boot sale gets fleeced over a denim jacket, and a couple who met on the TV show Blind Date seem unable to forget the experience. Peter and Scott's rivalry intensifies as they try to decide who's the alpha male in their relationship, the two old ladies, May and Nan, have an argument over numbers at the bingo which erupts into violence, and Burnistoun's own caped crusader, Doberman Man, shows off his trophy cave to his new sidekick, Doberman Man Woman. Finally Paul and Walter's attempts to sell ice cream on the beach at the height of winter end in comic tragedy. Burnistoun stars Iain Connell and Robert Florence with Kirsty Strain, Allan Miller, Richard Rankin, Louise Stewart and Gerry McLaughlin.
Burnistoun
Last episode in the current series of the sketch show written and performed by Iain Connell and Robert Florence. This week there's a problem for Burnistoun's Housing Association when a resident complains about a strange presence in his house, a gullible customer at a car-boot sale gets fleeced over a denim jacket, and a couple who met on the TV show Blind Date seem unable to forget the experience. Peter and Scott's rivalry intensifies as they try to decide who's the alpha male in their relationship, the two old ladies, May and Nan, have an argument over numbers at the bingo which erupts into violence, and Burnistoun's own caped crusader, Doberman Man, shows off his trophy cave to his new sidekick, Doberman Man Woman. Finally Paul and Walter's attempts to sell ice cream on the beach at the height of winter end in comic tragedy. Burnistoun stars Iain Connell and Robert Florence with Kirsty Strain, Allan Miller, Richard Rankin, Louise Stewart and Gerry McLaughlin.
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This Farming Life
Christmas is just around the corner, and Scotland’s farmers are battling the elements to keep things running. In South Ayrshire, a deep freeze descends on John’s farm, creating havoc with the farm machinery and forcing them to cancel their glamping pod guests. On top of all that, imports of foreign lamb threaten profit margins for the lamb-fattening business. In Moray, Nikki and Ollie pick up a big order from their local butcher. They’re showcasing and selling their buffalo meat and other home-grown produce at a Christmas farmer’s market. In Newtonmore in the Cairngorms National Park, tupping is now under way. Robert finally gets to work building Jenni’s new alpaca trekking arena, where she plans to welcome tourists in the spring.
The Entertainment Mix
Michelle McManus serves up interviews with the biggest names in entertainment from across Scotland, plus features and the latest news from the culture and arts scene. Showcasing celebrity interviews from the world of events, film, music and entertainment, Michelle also rounds up the must-see gigs, performances and shows happening across Scotland.
Landward
Dougie is in Argyll to take a solar-powered trip on the first fully electric boat in the UK’s fishing fleet. Rosie is in Dumfries and Galloway to meet the flower-farming couple who have found a smart way of preserving their season. Across the county, near Castle Douglas, Cammy is meeting the family bringing a taste of the Deep South to the south west of Scotland with some smoked lamb. Meanwhile, Arlene is on call with the firefighting father and daughter in Highland Perthshire, and Will Hall is foraging on the Moray shoreline.
The Nine
All the national, UK-wide and international news that matters to you plus weather, entertainment news and sport.
Stevens & McCarthy
The girls in the roll van continue to tease Davie, a nightclub toilet encounter brings a surprise, and a karaoke night with a difference.
Confessions of a Teenage Fraudster
Facing deportation to the UK, it seems inevitable that Elliot will fall into the hands of British cops who have put together an extensive case of his crimes. Once again, though, he has other ideas. After four years of travelling the world spending fraudulently accrued money, he continues to be chased by investigators and cops. In truth, the one thing Elliot desires as much as freedom is a settled life. But even when he thinks he’s found it, with a new home and friends, there is no escape from his trail of lies and deception. Eventually, with his life unravelling, his spending becoming chaotic and a growing resentment for the fraud that has funded his lifestyle, justice catches up with Elliot.
Limmy's Show
Another spellbinding ascent into the curious and hilarious mind of Limmy. What happens to a small community when its famous children's television show Dream Scheme is cancelled? Elsewhere, Limmy uses all his powers of deduction to fathom which toilet door is the Gents. Falconhoof wrestles with a caller keen to send him back 'whence he came' and has Jacqueline McCafferty finally found true love? Award-winning comedy from Brian Limond.
TUNE
Crowned Best Breakthrough Artist at this year's Radio 1 Dance Awards, Hannah Laing has earned a reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting new names in electronic music. From headlining festivals; to DJing with Idris Elba to scoring a top ten hit with her anthem Good Love, Hannah’s career - which started out in local pubs - has taken her across the globe. Raised by parents who loved to rave, Hannah grew up immersed in dance music. After seeing Dave Pearce DJ in Dundee and later meeting local promoters in the scene, Hannah landed her first gig in the small fishing town of Arbroath aged 18. From there it became her mission to DJ full-time. Despite spending summers playing in Ibiza and securing bigger slots back home, Hannah worked as a dental nurse, juggling her day job with DJing at night. Now, ten years after her first gig, Hannah prepares to make history in her hometown by becoming the first electronic DJ to headline Dundee’s iconic Caird Hall. Reflecting on how far she has come, Hannah shares the highs, lows, hard graft and determination behind her success.
TUNE
Crowned Best Breakthrough Artist at this year's Radio 1 Dance Awards, Hannah Laing has earned a reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting new names in electronic music. From headlining festivals; to DJing with Idris Elba to scoring a top ten hit with her anthem Good Love, Hannah’s career - which started out in local pubs - has taken her across the globe. Raised by parents who loved to rave, Hannah grew up immersed in dance music. After seeing Dave Pearce DJ in Dundee and later meeting local promoters in the scene, Hannah landed her first gig in the small fishing town of Arbroath aged 18. From there it became her mission to DJ full-time. Despite spending summers playing in Ibiza and securing bigger slots back home, Hannah worked as a dental nurse, juggling her day job with DJing at night. Now, ten years after her first gig, Hannah prepares to make history in her hometown by becoming the first electronic DJ to headline Dundee’s iconic Caird Hall. Reflecting on how far she has come, Hannah shares the highs, lows, hard graft and determination behind her success.
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The Seven
All the national, UK-wide and international news that matters to you plus weather, entertainment news and sport.
Sportscene
Live Scottish Cup coverage as Threave Rovers look to cause a second-round shock against League Two side Stranraer.
Still Game
Scottish sitcom. Winston has had enough of Craiglang and decides he wants to live beside the seaside. Jack and Victor become wedding chauffeurs for the day.
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.
Breaking the News
Des Clarke and special guests Kemah Bob, Stuart McPherson, Jay Lafferty and Chris Forbes break down the week’s news and put it back together again. With politics, public opinion and even a smattering of showbiz as the teams look for the humour behind the headlines.
Breaking the News
Des Clarke and special guests Kemah Bob, Stuart McPherson, Jay Lafferty and Chris Forbes break down the week’s news and put it back together again. With politics, public opinion and even a smattering of showbiz as the teams look for the humour behind the headlines.
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The Seven
All your weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Saturday evening at 7.
Icons of Football
When your nickname is Jaws, your reputation goes before you. Joe Jordan srtuck fear into opposing defenders with his full-blooded approach to football. Graduating with flying colours from the school of hard knocks at Elland Road in the 1970s, where he won a league title, Joe starred for Manchester United, before leaving a tangible legacy with Italian giants AC Milan. However, his performances and goals for Scotland on the biggest of stages are what have cemented him as an icon of the game. The only Scottish player to have scored in three World Cups, Joe sits comfortably among the elite of the game. He reveals how he made the most of the ability he had to forge a top-class career in the game, and how the grounding he got in the intense Leeds dressing room would help shape the career of future footballing greats such as Franco Baresi and Mauro Tassotti. Joe also reflects on the lifelong friendship he made with the late, great Gordon McQueen, and how McQueen’s death from dementia has made him reflect on a career heading footballs. Featuring contributions from Fabio Capello, Mauro Tassotti, John Giles, Hayley McQueen and Graham Hunter.
Sportscene
Steven Thompson brings you all the action from the Scottish Premiership, including Aberdeen against Dundee United, Ross County v Kilmarnock and Dundee v St Johnstone.
Designing the Hebrides
Banjo and his team are on South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. They’ve been called in to help crofters DJ and Lindsay, whose family have lived and worked the land there for generations. The couple want to turn their garage into a shop to sell their produce from. The dull breezeblock building has no character or charm, so Banjo has to work from scratch to transform this empty space. He searches for salvage around the island and from DJ’s crofter mum, and he decides to clad the walls in disused corrugated iron panels he finds around the island. But with a budget of only £4,000, will he pull off his homestead kitchen design vision.
Stevens & McCarthy
The girls in the roll van continue to tease Davie, a nightclub toilet encounter brings a surprise, and a karaoke night with a difference.
Storyville
A Storyville documentary that tells the untold story of a seemingly ordinary Englishman who spent more than 40 years as a mercenary, fighting other people’s wars for money. Basingstoke-based Dave Tompkins was a petty thief who craved adventure. His career as an international mercenary began in Africa and took him all over the world - to Afghanistan, Croatia and later to Colombia, where he led a team commissioned to assassinate notorious Columbian drug lord Pablo Escobar. In Dogs of War, Dave tells his extraordinary story.
Inside Barlinnie
One of the main aims in prison today is the rehabilitation of prisoners. In Barlinnie, many prisoners are locked up for 23 hours a day - one way out is to get a job. Prison jobs provide learnt skills and behaviours, but these jobs are not easy to come by. Prisoners can earn promotions as they become trusted in the workplaces. Two prisoners, Robert and John, have their release dates in sight and are working towards life on the outside. Albanian drug dealer Robert is fighting deportation while desperately hoping to be returned to his son. Violent offender John searches for a new start to try and beat his alcohol addiction. The programme includes an eye-opening interview with one of Scotland’s most notorious gangsters, Jimmy Boyle.