Loop
Eighteen-year-old Dylan Lombard experiences the world differently to most of us, using photography as a way of capturing and conveying this feelings. At the age of 10, Dylan was diagnosed with MDP, a rare syndrome that affects only 13 other people in the world. Looking different to his classmates, Dylan felt isolated growing up in Glasgow Southside, until his parents bought him a camera. What began as a coping method soon became an obsession, and now Dylan doesn’t go anywhere without a camera around his neck, inspired by the landscape around him.
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Scotland's Home of the Year
In central Scotland, the judges must choose between a converted old mill near Dunblane, a Victorian semi in Bridge of Allan and a farmhouse conversion between Falkirk and Linlithgow.
This Farming Life
Winter is looming in Scotland. And while many are battening down the hatches and keeping warm, farmers are still outside caring for their livestock and making preparations for the year ahead. In North Uist, Fraser and Carianne set off for the mainland to sell their own tups and buy new ones ready for mating season. They don’t always agree on which is best, and the best don’t always prove their worth. In South Ayrshire, the Barclay family have always been keen competitors at agricultural shows. They are readying their best sheep for the Lanark Winter Show, with a lesson from dad John in how to prim and preen the perfect ewe before the boys take them into the ring, hoping for a rosette. At Thorabella Farm in Moray, intrepid entrepreneurs Nikki and Ollie begin their latest venture – farming rabbits to sell to a local hotel restaurant. They are new to keeping rabbits, and finding out the sex of the breeding stock proves a challenge.
Rebus
A violent street attack is investigated by DS John Rebus and new detective Siobhan Clarke. However, it's John’s family that pose unexpected problems, along with an awkward affair.
Rebus
Hard-up Michael Rebus’s rash act in Fife has bloody consequences for his brother John, who faces a fatal confrontation. Meanwhile, Siobhan finds out who stopped the street attack, and John confesses to contact with criminal Cafferty.
River City
Lenny’s recovery is jeopardised when another patient creates new-found paranoia, Gillian is stunned when Emma’s new beau pays a visit, and Caitlin is determined to restore her place in an unwelcoming community.
Martin Compston's Norwegian Fling
Martin and Phil enjoy a stunning drive to Trondheim, Norway’s capital of cool, where they experience the heat of a Michelin-starred kitchen, before letting off steam at a death metal gig.
Stevens & McCarthy
Doorbell cameras come in handy for an opinion, the jail buddies chat about life, and the girls worry about Coco Loco.
Stevens & McCarthy
Doorbell cameras come in handy for an opinion, the jail buddies chat about life, and the girls worry about Coco Loco.
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The Forest
Mark Bonnar narrates a series revealing the world of Galloway Forest. Planning and environment forester Bill Fisher surveys the vast forest in a helicopter.
Beechgrove Garden
It’s July, and with a new month comes a new set of jobs to get stuck into at Beechgrove Garden, with harvesting on the agenda this week. On the shortest day of the year last year, Calum planted his shallots in pots and kept them in the greenhouse for the rest of the winter. They were planted out in spring and now, six months later, they are ready to be harvested and enjoyed. April last year saw Calum planting the first early batch of potatoes, and now it’s time to get them dug up and tasted. After an excessively dry spell, followed by an extremely spell, the lawns at Beechgrove need a bit of attention, so a bit of lawn care is needed. And Brian looks at how areas of grass that are left to grow can encourage wildflowers and wildlife.
Loggerheads
Comedian and farmer Jim Smith presents as teams of woodworkers travel the length and breadth of Scotland, visiting a different woodland each episode as they bid to impress the local judge. Visiting some of Scotland’s most magnificent woodlands, the teams cut, craft, create and camp in the great outdoors as they battle against the clock, their opponents and mother nature to lay claim to the Golden Axe. In this episode, team captains Linzi and Vicente each hope to lead their team to victory among the trees at Glenlude in the Scottish Borders. The teams are challenged to turn their felled spruce into something that will assist the many groups that are helping to rewild these woodlands. However, as the experts struggle with their timber and the sun beats down, can the teams stand the blistering heat as they look to shave, cut and fashion their timber into something spectacular and win over today’s judge? Which team will emerge from the sawdust, to claim victory and lift the golden axe for the first time.
Rebus
John's words come back to haunt him, while his brother abducts drug dealer Darryl Christie and recruits ex-army comrades for a risky raid. John hears his paralysed former partner’s confession.
Rebus
John is frustrated at family gatherings, unaware that the Cafferty and Christie rivalry is viciously escalating, with Michael at its heart.
Two Doors Down
Beth is ill and has taken to her bed. Ian and Gordon have popped over to give Eric a hand. If ever there’s a time Beth is desperate to be left alone, it’s now - but on hearing about Beth’s flu, Christine turns up with homemade soup. The interruptions continue as Cathy and Colin arrive, who suggest all Beth needs is someone with a bit of personality to go and see her. Up and down the stairs like a yo-yo, Eric tends to Beth’s needs, reassuring her that nobody will disturb her. But the neighbours have decided Eric isn’t coping, and it’s a competition to see whether a hot toddy or soup made from a good ham bone will do the trick in nursing Beth back to health.
Situationships with Sophie and Christine
Sophie Gravia and Christine McGuinness host a podcast that unpacks funny, bizarre and downright weird stories of when relationships take an unexpected turn.
Gary: Tank Commander
Cpl Gary McLintoch and his tank crew return from Iraq to tackle their toughest mission yet - a recruitment stall in the local shopping centre. And when the worst recruit ever is signed up, the boys try desperately to pull off the great escape.
Gary: Tank Commander
Cpl Gary McLintoch and his tank crew return from Iraq to tackle their toughest mission yet - a recruitment stall in the local shopping centre. And when the worst recruit ever is signed up, the boys try desperately to pull off the great escape.
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The Great Food Guys
Chef Nick Nairn and Dougie Vipond celebrate the fantastic range of food and drink Scotland has to offer in their country kitchen. The theme is eat local, so they cook goat curry with chapatis. Joining them in the kitchen are farmer Jillian McEwan from Angus and comedian and actor Sanjeev Kohli, who chooses a Scottish cider to accompany the food.
Inside Central Station
Change is happening at Glasgow Central, with the beginning of a huge multi-million pound renovation across the Argyll line – bringing with it challenges for passengers and staff alike. A Scotland game at Hampden sees the concourse flooded by football fans, but there’s not enough trains. Outside the station, the Network Rail helicopter takes to the skies to survey the lines around Central for faults. Drew calls in the emergency services to help with a pigeon trapped in the station.
Rebus
Michael has motivation to kill Cafferty, as has John, while Darryl Christie tries retaliation, using Siobhan to help with his plan.
Rebus
Lives are at stake, with John’s loyalties torn and more revelations to come. Rhona questions Chrissie, but home truths prove more dangerous.
Still Game
Sitcom featuring Jack and Victor, two irrepressible pensioners first seen in the comedy series Chewin' the Fat, along with their dependable pals Winston and Tam, fresh out of Craiglang and taking on the world. The oldest cruisers in town, Jack and Victor, have got themselves a set of wheels. However, the open road turns into a highway to hell for Victor when his pal forces him to do all the driving.
Sacked in the Morning
Craig Levein and Amy Irons are joined by author and podcaster Alastair Campbell, who talks team talks, name-drops and playing with Diego Maradona.
Scotland Stands Up
Join Farmer Jim Smith for a fantastic night of stand-up comedy, featuring Susie McCabe, Jamie MacDonald, Stuart McPherson and Marjolein Robertson. It's a cracking show with some of the most exciting comedians on the circuit today. Jamie MacDonald tells an incredible story about having to give directions to a stranger - not so easy when you use a white stick to get yourself around. Shetland's Marjolein Robertson brings her unique perspective on life to the mainland, and Fifer Stuart McPherson shares his look on life as a newly single man in the modern world. Headliner Susie McCabe closes the show with a barnstorming set guaranteed to make you laugh.
Scotland Stands Up
Join Farmer Jim Smith for a fantastic night of stand-up comedy, featuring Susie McCabe, Jamie MacDonald, Stuart McPherson and Marjolein Robertson. It's a cracking show with some of the most exciting comedians on the circuit today. Jamie MacDonald tells an incredible story about having to give directions to a stranger - not so easy when you use a white stick to get yourself around. Shetland's Marjolein Robertson brings her unique perspective on life to the mainland, and Fifer Stuart McPherson shares his look on life as a newly single man in the modern world. Headliner Susie McCabe closes the show with a barnstorming set guaranteed to make you laugh.
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The Forest
Mark Bonnar narrates a series revealing the world of Galloway Forest. The programme follows three truckers as they track down, load and ferry timber to mills in the UK.
Hebrides - Islands on the Edge
Scotland's Hebrides are Europe's final frontier against the wild and unpredictable Atlantic Ocean. This landmark wildlife series, narrated by Ewan McGregor, introduces an unforgettable wild animal cast struggling to survive here on these Islands on the Edge. In this first episode, autumn arrives with a vengeance. Young swallows, otters and grey seals face up to the biggest storms and highest tides of the year as they move towards independence. Tens of thousands of geese and swans arrive for the winter only to find predatory white-tailed eagles hungry and ready to hunt them. And on the Isle of Rum, a mighty stag faces the ultimate challenge in a battle to decide the true Monarch of the Glen.
Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs
Paul Murton views breathtaking scenery among the lochs and mountains of Wester Ross. Speaking to locals, he discovers that the loch-side communities were only finally connected by road in the 1970s. Before then, boats linked people who lived an almost island existence. Paul borrows a bike and cycles over the infamous Bealach na Ba, one of Britain's highest and steepest mountain passes, before reliving the glory days of the Kishorn oil rig fabrication yard, which in the 1970s built the world's biggest movable structure. Journey's end is on an island in Loch Carron with a curious connection with Peter Pan.
Only Child
Richard secures an audition and embarks on a journey to track down the elusive Brian – Ken’s oldest friend, with whom he lost touch with years ago – in order to invite him to Ken’s surprise 75th birthday party.
Two Doors Down
Beth is ill and has taken to her bed. Ian and Gordon have popped over to give Eric a hand. If ever there’s a time Beth is desperate to be left alone, it’s now - but on hearing about Beth’s flu, Christine turns up with homemade soup. The interruptions continue as Cathy and Colin arrive, who suggest all Beth needs is someone with a bit of personality to go and see her. Up and down the stairs like a yo-yo, Eric tends to Beth’s needs, reassuring her that nobody will disturb her. But the neighbours have decided Eric isn’t coping, and it’s a competition to see whether a hot toddy or soup made from a good ham bone will do the trick in nursing Beth back to health.
Songs of Modern Scotland: Celtic Connections
Roddy Hart curates a sold-out concert featuring performances from Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil, Del Amitri's Justin Currie, Eddi Reader and many more, accompanied by the orchestra from the Royal Conservatoire Scotland conducted by John Logan.
Up for It
Comedians Ashley Storrie, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd and Rosco McClelland hit the streets to see who can earn the most money busking, they give their Guide to Fashion and test their mettle as they embark on an army assault course.
Up for It
Comedians Ashley Storrie, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd and Rosco McClelland hit the streets to see who can earn the most money busking, they give their Guide to Fashion and test their mettle as they embark on an army assault course.
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The Repair Shop on the Road
In this episode, the experts lend their skills to a community project, hear the story behind a new treasure to be repaired and visit a local crafting hero. The boys answer a distress call from Swindon, where a plane-shaped bench paying tribute to the town’s aviation history is no longer fit to fly. A local woodworking group have taken on the task of fixing it, but they’re in need of some assistance from master carpenter Will. Meanwhile, Dom meets Tulsi, who has a Hindu holy scripture passed down from her grandmother that’s now so fragile it can’t be opened without further damage. It will take every trick in the book if paper conservator Angie is to get this beloved tome back to a state where the family can use it once again. One of the great joys of leaving the barn is the chance for our experts to meet some of the passionate makers around the country keeping heritage crafts alive. And few are as passionate as Chris, who is buzzing to teach Will all about the traditional way of making skeps, surprisingly strong, traditional bee hives made out of willow.
Paramedics on Scene
Paramedics in Dalkeith are called to an attack by an out-of-control dog that has bitten its owner. When the paramedics arrive, the animal is blocking the front door and preventing them from getting to the patient, who is clearly in distress and may be losing blood. In Edinburgh, members of the ambulance service try out e-bikes as a way of getting through the crowds at the Edinburgh Fringe. However, rather than a tourist, it is a local lady who needs their help. Meanwhile, a determined elderly patient in Kelso needs some help up after a series of falls.
Sally Magnusson: Alzheimer's, a Cure and Me
Sally Magnusson and her family cared for their mother for many years before her death from dementia. With a possible familial link, Sally has often wondered: Will I be next? Now a cure for Alzheimer’s is in sight – but the scientists need people like Sally to be tested. She can find out if she has the invisible indications of Alzheimer’s in her brain already by being part of a groundbreaking study of 'healthy brains' at Scotland’s pioneering brain clinic. With privileged access to Sally’s sisters, her own children and their extensive family archive, this film paints a portrait of a family as they weigh up a potentially life-changing decision.
Still Game
Sitcom featuring Jack and Victor, two irrepressible pensioners first seen in the comedy series Chewin' the Fat, along with their dependable pals Winston and Tam, fresh out of Craiglang and taking on the world. The oldest cruisers in town, Jack and Victor, have got themselves a set of wheels. However, the open road turns into a highway to hell for Victor when his pal forces him to do all the driving.
Scot Squad
Thrills, spills and lengthy lunch bills as the bold Bravehearts flash the blue light and curtail criminality. Traffic officer Hugh McKirdy regrets going commando - his partner Surjit Singh dutifully provides cover while he seeks out reinforcement undergarments. At Coms HQ, there's a promotion for Maggie Le Beau, but the new call centre team leader soon discovers a breakdown in communications. Retired Police Chief Sir Neville Archibald selects the swankiest of eateries for an elongated procedural discussion with Cameron Miekelson. The local cop shop becomes a hotbed of political activity as officer Karen encounters an unstoppable force of passion. Cop comedy cuffing crime in all its guises. Starring Jack Docherty, Grado, Manjot Sumal, ML Stone, Karen Bartke, Darren Connell, Paul Sneddon and special guest Bill Paterson.
Growing Up Scottish
Some of Scotland's favourite comedians remember work and how to party. They share the highs and lows of getting hired, learning the ropes, how to deal with the boss and the range of jobs on offer depending where you live in Scotland. They also recall the fun and frolics of house parties, hitting the town, how to approach toilet banter and Scotland’s response to international dance crazes.
David Wilson's Crime Files
Criminologist David Wilson dissects the cost human analysis of evidence has on a murder case and asks whether we rely too heavily on forensic science.
David Wilson's Crime Files
Criminologist David Wilson dissects the cost human analysis of evidence has on a murder case and asks whether we rely too heavily on forensic science.
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Beechgrove Garden
It’s July, and with a new month comes a new set of jobs to get stuck into at Beechgrove Garden, with harvesting on the agenda this week. On the shortest day of the year last year, Calum planted his shallots in pots and kept them in the greenhouse for the rest of the winter. They were planted out in spring and now, six months later, they are ready to be harvested and enjoyed. April last year saw Calum planting the first early batch of potatoes, and now it’s time to get them dug up and tasted. After an excessively dry spell, followed by an extremely spell, the lawns at Beechgrove need a bit of attention, so a bit of lawn care is needed. And Brian looks at how areas of grass that are left to grow can encourage wildflowers and wildlife.
The Repair Shop on the Road
Will and Dom learn how a devastating fire put a 5,000-year-old craft in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Chris Shaw repairs a Gaelic pipe music book, and Dom has the chance to make his own sporran.
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Grand Tours of Scotland's Rivers
Paul follows the River Ayr as it flows from Loch Glenbuck towards the sea and the Clyde coast. The old mining village of Glenbuck was demolished long ago, but its memory is kept alive by former resident Barbara Alexander whose uncle, the famous Liverpool football manager Bill Shankly, was a Glenbuck man. From Glenbuck, Paul follows the river through a landscape pockmarked by the scars of old mineral extraction and industry. At Muirkirk he discovers how a local man illuminated the cities of the world with gas lighting, and how a certain Mr McAdam invented tarmac for the roads of the world. The course of the river Ayr flows through land rich in covenanting history when religious conflict cost many lives. In the Ayr gorge, Paul encounters the extraordinary tale of the radical preacher Alexander Peden, whose life on the run forced him to hide in caves while still preaching hellfire sermons to the people. Finally reaching the coast, Paul visits the only working salt evaporation tower in the world. Here, with a pinch of salt, he learns how sea water is evaporated by wind and sun to make brine, from which sea salt is made.
Scotland's Greatest Escape
JJ Chalmers and Grado uncover the best holiday escapes in Scotland. However, it’s up to friends and families from all over Scotland to decide which escapes make it to the grand final. Scotland’s greatest waterfront escape is decided by Suzie and Shirley, two best friends from Edinburgh. These city slickers are like fish out of water when it comes to these remote escapes, but they find themselves wowed by the contemporary Inverlonan bothies, a retreat on Davaar Island and The Boathouse on Arran.
Scotland's Greatest Escape
JJ Chalmers and Grado uncover the best holiday escapes in Scotland. But it’s up to friends and families from all over Scotland to decide which escapes make it to the grand final. Scotland's greatest mind, body and soul escape is decided by father and daughter Graham and Aimee from Dumfriesshire. They jump out of their city break comfort zone into three well-being retreats, as they are soothed by the elegant Stobo spa, experience a close encounter at Sheepy Sleepovers and enjoy a handcrafted Romani caravan at Roulotte Retreat.
Granite Harbour
When the death of a local oil magnate stuns Aberdeen, trainee detective Davis Lindo is thrown in at the deep end and forced to navigate a city and force completely alien to him.
River City
A crushed Conor receives some home truths from Maggie about his relationship with Chloe which are made worse by an unwelcome Sonny. Meanwhile, Mikey is nervous about his first date since his break-up with Jonathon, and Kelly-Marie is horrified to find some of her money stash is missing.
Situationships with Sophie and Christine
Sophie Gravia and Christine McGuinness host a podcast that unpacks funny, bizarre and downright weird stories of when relationships take an unexpected turn.
Only Child
Richard secures an audition and embarks on a journey to track down the elusive Brian – Ken’s oldest friend, with whom he lost touch with years ago – in order to invite him to Ken’s surprise 75th birthday party.
Gary: Tank Commander
Cpl Gary McLintoch and his tank crew return from Iraq to tackle their toughest mission yet - a recruitment stall in the local shopping centre. And when the worst recruit ever is signed up, the boys try desperately to pull off the great escape.
Gary: Tank Commander
Cpl Gary McLintoch and his tank crew return from Iraq to tackle their toughest mission yet - a recruitment stall in the local shopping centre. And when the worst recruit ever is signed up, the boys try desperately to pull off the great escape.
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Roaming in the Wild
Best friends Andrew and Mark head off a canoeing adventure in Scotland. They travel along the River Forth and end up in Stirling, taking in some of Scotland’s wonderful wildlife along the way, including a meeting with an otter and some piglet-related drama.
Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs
In this episode, Paul heads to one of Britain's remotest railway stations. Miles from any road, it was built to service several grand sporting lodges in the days when the rich and fashionable came to shoot game and fish the lochs of the Flow Country. Heading into the wilderness, Paul discovers a legacy of habitation before the Highland clearances, and learns how early industrial plans to exploit the vast reserves of peat would have destroyed an ecosystem which is now valued throughout the world for its wild beauty. Paul then pans for gold in an icy river before heading for a miracle cure at the Lourdes of the north - the tiny, deserted Loch ma Naire. Journey's end is on the sands of the Kyle of Tongue, where Paul learns about a consignment of Jacobite gold that could have changed history.
Island Crossings
In Port Glasgow, the MV Glen Sannox is under construction at Ferguson’s shipyard, and Calmac teams prepare for launch in 2024. Meanwhile, on Colonsay, the island’s only GP makes his rounds.
Granite Harbour
As the search for Isla gets under way, Lindo continues to investigate Clellan’s murder. A surprise visitor to the station stuns the team, leading to a high-profile arrest.
Murder Case
Police Scotland’s major investigation teams deal with around 60 murders a year. This episode delves deeper into the nature of the job. Through gripping actuality sequences and in-depth interviews with both senior and rookie detectives, discover what it is like to work on such devastating cases like the murder of Alesha MacPhail and the disappearance of Julie Reilly. These are the men and women who go to the very worst crime scenes and deal with the very worst offenders, trying to find answers to situations that defy explanation. Their dogmatic pursuit for justice makes sure no stone is left unturned.
Stevens & McCarthy
Awkward husbands make for an awkward chat, and a man-spreader learns a lesson.