BBC WEEKS 52 & 1, 22-28 December 2012 29 December 2012 – 4 January 2013 Programme Information, Television & Radio BBC Scotland Press Office bbc.co.uk/mediacentre bbc.co.uk/iplayer

THIS WEEK’S HIGHLIGHTS TELEVISION & RADIO / BBC WEEKS 52 & 1

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SUNDAY 23 DECEMBER

Watching Ourselves: Swashbuckled, Prog 1/4 NEW BBC One Scotland

MONDAY 24 DECEMBER – CHRISTMAS EVE

Christmas Celebration NEW BBC One Scotland

Old MacDonald’s Farm NEW BBC Two Scotland Seo am Pleana/Island Flying NEW BBC ALBA Oidhche Naomh/Christmas Eve Service NEW BBC ALBA Past Lives NEW BBC Radio Scotland Watchnight Service NEW BBC Radio Scotland TUESDAY 25 DECEMBER – CHRISTMAS DAY

The Band From Rockall NEW BBC ALBA Rockettes NEW BBC ALBA Stark Talk Christmas Special with Katherine Grainger NEW BBC Radio Scotland My Christmas in Five Books NEW BBC Radio Scotland Christmas at The Stand NEW BBC Radio Scotland

Christmas Classics NEW BBC Radio Scotland Edith Bowman’s Album Show BBC Radio Scotland – The Best of Guests NEW THURSDAY 27 DECEMBER

The Scottish National Trail: BBC Two Scotland An Adventure Show Special, Prog 1/2 NEW John Beattie – 17 Days in London NEW BBC Radio Scotland The Strange Case of Dr Hyde NEW BBC Radio Scotland FRIDAY 28 DECEMBER The Scottish National Trail: BBC Two Scotland An Adventure Show Special, Prog 2/2 NEW Michael Marra: All Will be Well NEW BBC Two Scotland The Kitchen Café – An International Feast NEW BBC Radio Scotland Dan McDuff is on the Case LAST IN SERIES BBC Radio Scotland SATURDAY 29 DECEMBER

BBC Proms Last Night Celebrations in Scotland NEW BBC Two Scotland

SUNDAY 30 DECEMBER

Martha’s Story NEW BBC Radio Scotland

MONDAY 31 DECEMBER - HOGMANAY

Scots on The Box NEW BBC One Scotland Just Dandy NEW BBC One Scotland Only An Excuse? NEW BBC One Scotland Scotland’s Hogmanay Live NEW BBC One Scotland About Britain: Isle of Skye NEW BBC ALBA Barbara Dickson NEW BBC ALBA Ceilidh Na Bliadhn' Uire 2012/ BBC ALBA Hogmanay Ceilidh 2012 NEW Tutti Frutti 25 Years On NEW BBC Radio Scotland The Joke Float NEW BBC Radio Scotland 25 Years of Deacon Blue…with Bryan Burnett NEW BBC Radio Scotland Archie the Clockmaker NEW BBC Radio Scotland The Hogmanay Show NEW BBC Radio Scotland

TUESDAY 1 JANUARY – NEW YEAR’S DAY

Andy Stewart – The Man Behind the Kilt NEW BBC One Scotland An Drochaid: A Bridge Rising NEW BBC ALBA Machairazzi NEW BBC ALBA Our Year on Air NEW BBC Radio Scotland Edith Bowman’s Best Albums of 2012 NEW BBC Radio Scotland Tribute Concert to Michael Marra NEW BBC Radio Scotland WEDNESDAY 2 JANUARY Rio NEW BBC Radio Scotland

THURSDAY 3 JANUARY

Waterloo Road, Ep11/20 NEW BBC One Pavilion of Dreams NEW BBC One Scotland The Movie Café with John Gordon Sinclair NEW BBC Radio Scotland FRIDAY 4 JANUARY

The Review Show with Billy Connolly NEW BBC Two The Mighty Jungle NEW BBC Radio Scotland

EDITORIAL 2012 & 2013 / BBC WEEKS 52 & 1 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

BBC Scotland unwraps its festive offering of comedy, music, drama and a bumper Hogmanay party

BBC Scotland is set to bring viewers the party spirit from across the country with a bumper show for the bells. Scotland’s Hogmanay Live will be presented live from Edinburgh’s Princes Street by Jackie Bird and the show will also bring the excitement from other big celebrations marking the year end. It’s part of a tasty mix of programming on BBC One Scotland New Year’s Eve that includes a two-part comedy panel show, inspired by the 60thanniversary of television in Scotland. Hosted by Fred MacAulay and featuring Ronni Ancona, Alex Norton, Sanjeev Kholi, Neil Oliver, Susan Calman and Mark Nelson, Scots on the Box takes a sideways look at some of the memorable moments and names from the goggle box over the last six decades. In Just Dandy Ford Kiernan celebrates the anarchic humour of the Scottish comic that has kept children of all ages entertained. As the classic publication reaches the end of its run, Ford meets the artists and writers as well as fans including comedian Frank Skinner. Also on Hogmanay, Jonathan Watson and the team take a satirical look at the national sport and beyond in Only An Excuse? at the end of an eventful twelve months on and off the football pitch. Scotland’s Hogmanay Live follows with Jackie Bird back on screen, making her return to the airwaves after recovering from illness. Jackie said: “It’ll be great to be out with the party-goers enjoying one of the biggest parties in the world. Not only that, but we’re hoping to get around Scotland bringing the spirit of the night into everyone’s living room.” From Edinburgh the show will also go live to Stirling Castle, where the Proclaimers will be in concert, to Inverness, for a Highland-style Hogmanay and to BBC Scotland’s studio in Glasgow with Frightened Rabbit, Rachel Sermanni, Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain. The programme will be at the heart of the ‘midnight moment’ which sees out the old year with a Lone Piper on the battlements of Edinburgh Castle and brings in the New Year with the firing of the gun and the start of the spectacular fireworks display. Elsewhere on the festive television schedule, there are two episodes of a new series of Watching Ourselves which looks at the history of television in Scotland.The first revisits the heyday of the Scottish historical drama, awash with swordfights, skullduggery and dodgy wigs. Iain Glen, Brian Cox, Michael Gambon and Billy Connolly are among the contributors. The second programme looks at Christmas and Hogmanay highlights, from the BBC’s White Heather Club with Andy Stewart to the disco dancing specials of STV. In River City Molly (Una Maclean) gives Liz (Eileen McCallum) some Christmas spirit but for Christina (Caitlin Gillespie)the festivities are forgotten as she discovers the truth about her cyber bully. There’s also a two part Adventure Show special on The Scottish National Trail. The walk has been devised by Scotland’s best known walker, Cameron McNeish, and in two one hour programmes, he shares his passion and enthusiasm for what he describes as one of the great long distance walks of the world. On BBC Radio Scotland, there’s a wide range of content including inspiring music, revealing interviews and engaging documentaries to keep listeners tuned in during the festivities. There’s a Stark Talk Christmas Day special when Edi Stark interviews golden Olympian, Catherine Grainger. In the afternoon Christmas Classics brings an array of festive musical classics from the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Jamie MacDougall on the stage of the Music Hall, Aberdeen.

On Hogmanay,Tutti Frutti 25 Years On looks back at the iconic television show with some of the leading figures, including John Byrne, Katy Murphy and Richard Wilson. And later, Bryan Burnett and Janice Forsyth are live from BBC Scotland’s studios in Glasgow with music to help the audience party into 2013 in style on the Hogmanay Show. Cèilidh Na Bliadhn’ Ùire 2012, BBC ALBA’s Hogmanay Ceilidh 2012, comes live from Achnagairn House, Kirkhill, by Beauly, with a whole host of great musicians including Mànran and Kathleen MacInnes. The programme also links up with the Red Hot Highland fling, Inverness city centre’s Hogmanay celebrations, for the midnight fireworks display. Presented by Kirsteen Macdonald and Derek Murray, the show will also be simulcast on BBC Radio nan Gàidheal. Donalda MacKinnon, Head of Programmes and Services, said: “There’s a great variety of programming to keep our viewers and listeners entertained throughout the holiday season. Audiences come to BBC Scotland in big numbers on Hogmanay and our line-up this year will provide plenty of laughs, nostalgia and uplifting music to provide extra fizz to the party atmosphere across the country.”

Further information: Jim Gough

SATURDAY 22 DECEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 52 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Scottish Premier League - Celtic v Ross County Saturday 22 December BBC ALBA, 5.30 – 7.30pm As live action from the Scottish Premier League as Celtic host Ross County at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Gary McQueen

SUNDAY 23 DECEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 52 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Watching Ourselves: Swashbuckled, Prog 1/3 NEW Sunday 23 December BBC One Scotland, 6.30-7.00pm This first episode of a new run of the series which celebrates 60 years of television revisits the heyday of the Scottish historical drama, awash with swordfights, skullduggery, dangerous horse stunts and dodgy wigs. Among the contributors are famous actors including Michael Gambon, Brian Cox, Iain Glen and Billy Connolly. Presented by Greg Hemphill, Watching Ourselves is a Hop Scotch Films production for BBC Scotland Jim Gough

MONDAY 24 DECEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS /BBC WEEK 52 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Christmas Celebration, Prog 1/1 NEW Monday 24 December – Christmas Eve BBC One Scotland, 11.45pm-0.30am Sally Magnusson introduces a celebration of Christmas from one of Scotland’s most historic venues – The Church of the Holy Rude, Stirling. The Massed Male Voice Choir of Scotland and tenor Iain Milne sing favourite carols including Silent Night, O Come All Ye Faithful, Hark the Herald and O Holy Night. Famous Scottish actress Juliet Cadzow performs seasonal readings and the Big Noise Orchestra from Raploch join in the fun with spirited renderings of Frosty the Snowman and Carol of the Drum. Jim Gough _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Old MacDonald’s Farm, Prog 1/1 NEW Monday 24 December – Christmas Eve BBC Two Scotland, 5.35-6.15pm Sally Magnusson narrates the story of Donald and Christine MacDonald, a Scottish couple who moved with their two young daughters to Zambia to live a comfortable ex-pat life, but ended up fostering 27 street boys in their own home…all at the same time. Old MacDonald’s Farm tells the tale of this most extraordinary and chaotic of families and asks how did they get here, how do they keep it up and what of the future? 1A Productions has followed the MacDonalds over the course of four years, documenting the highs and lows, heartache and triumphs of simply trying to be Mum and Dad in these circumstances.

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Seo am Pleana/Island Flying NEW Monday 24 December – Christmas Eve BBC ALBA, 9.05 – 10.05pm This year one of the world's most unique air services, Loganair, celebrates 50 years in business. Kirkwall based pilot Stuart Linklater's daily flights are only minutes long. Pilot Mairi Nicholson's favourite runway is fine shell-sand, and baggage handler Shonnie Mackay can expect anything at Benbecula Airport. Gary McQueen _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dr Finlay's Casebook: The Gifts of the Magi Monday 24 December – Christmas Eve BBC ALBA, 10.05 – 11.00pm Fifty years since the first broadcasts of this classic Scottish drama, BBC ALBA joins the newly graduated Dr Finlay as he embarks on his medical career working for Dr Cameron in his Tannochbrae practice. In this special Christmas episode, the ambitious and headstrong young Doctor Finlay, played by the dapper Bill Simpson, goes head to head with his more mature colleagues Drs Cameron and Snoddy as they cast their stethoscopes aside and don a more theatrical mantle in preparation for a Christmas Party at the children's ward. But despite the doctors' best efforts the real star of the show emerges from the side lines. Gary McQueen _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Oidhche Naomh/Christmas Eve Service NEW Monday 24 December – Christmas Eve BBC ALBA, 11.00pm – 12.05am BBC ALBA's Christmas Eve service Oidhche Naomh comes from St Mary & St Finnan Church, Glenfinnan in Lochaber. The ecumenical celebration will feature soloists Margaret Ford and Robert Robertson along with youngsters from Lochaber Music School, Fèis Loch Abar and Mallaig High School Choir. Gary McQueen _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Past Lives, Prog 1/1 NEW Monday 24 December – Christmas Eve BBC Radio Scotland, 2.00 – 2.30pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland In a special festive edition, Mark Stephen and the team investigate historical mysteries from the length and breadth of Scotland with a seasonal twist. Suzanne Vickers _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Watchnight Service, Prog 1/1 NEW Monday 24 December – Christmas Eve BBC Radio Scotland, 11.30pm – 00.05am bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Midnight carols and reflection from St Mary's Parish Church, Haddington, with the Rev Jennifer Macrae. Suzanne Vickers

TUESDAY 25 DECEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 52 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Band From Rockall NEW Tuesday 25 December – Christmas Day BBC ALBA, 8.05 – 9.05pm Calum and Rory Macdonald, Runrig songwriters share the very personal story of their first solo album project. Part video diary and part music performance, this is an intimate account of the making of the album and of the recording process, a journey which offers an insight into the creative inspiration for their song writing and the musical ethos behind the recording. Gary McQueen _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Rockettes NEW Tuesday 25 December – Christmas Day BBC ALBA, 9.05 – 10.05pm Anne Lundon delves into the world of cheerleading following the glitz and glamour of Scotland's pro dance team the Rockettes. Gary McQueen _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Stark Talk Christmas Special, Prog 1/1 NEW Tuesday 25 December – Christmas Day BBC Radio Scotland, 9.00 – 10.00am bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Edi Stark broke the story in November 2008 that Scottish rower Katherine Grainger would return for a fourth Olympics. If there was ever proof that fairy tales do come true, it's Katherine Grainger, six times World Champion, finally getting Olympic gold in August 2012. After her disappointment at securing her third silver at Beijing the best female rower in the world has worked tirelessly to achieve the medal which eluded her. In a joyous conversation with Edi Stark she tells her story and chooses music that helped her along the way. Suzanne Vickers _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

My Christmas in Five Books, Prog 1/1 NEW Tuesday 25 December – Christmas Day BBC Radio Scotland, 10.00 – 10.30am bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

Writer Bernard MacLaverty tells Stuart Cosgrove about five books which remind him of Christmas

including his favourite from his childhood in Belfast. Bernard MacLaverty has published five collections of short stories, two books for children and four novels. He adapted two of his best known titles, Lamb and Cal for the big screen and they both became major films. Talking to Stuart Cosgrove he recalls Christmas as a youngster growing up in Northern Ireland, his association with The Belfast Group of poets and reveals the five titles that remind him of the festive season. Suzanne Vickers _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Christmas at The Stand, Prog 1/1 NEW Tuesday 25 December – Christmas Day BBC Radio Scotland, 2.00 – 2.30pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Banish the memory of those terrible cracker jokes and enjoy Hardeep Singh Kohli presenting some great gags, one liners and stories from some of the world's greatest comedians. Featuring Sarah Kendall, Paul Foot, Mitch Benn, John Moloney, Zoe Lyons and many more brilliant joke-smiths delivering their brand of precision engineered comedy...these are our highlights of the stand-up comedy year. Suzanne Vickers

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Christmas Classics, Prog 1/1 NEW Tuesday 25 December – Christmas Day BBC Radio Scotland, 2.30 – 4.00pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Celebrate 'The Most Wonderful Time of the Year' as the fine tenor voice of Jamie MacDougall joins the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra for a magical array of Christmas musical classics. Conductor Stephen Bell waves his baton, and whisks the orchestra into a festive frenzy with music and carols for all the family. From the stage of The Music Hall, Aberdeen, Jamie and the orchestra perform hits such as The Christmas Son, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and Jingle Bells in all their symphonic glory. Stephen Duffy _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Edith Bowman’s Album Show – The Best of Guests, Prog 1/1 NEW Tuesday 25 December – Christmas Day BBC Radio Scotland, 6.10 – 8.00pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Featuring highlights of some of the best guests to feature on Edith Bowman's Album Show in 2012. Deacon Blue perform their first live radio session in over twenty years, celebrating the 25th anniversary of Raintown and launching their new album The Hipsters. Shirley Manson shares her excitement of returning to Glasgow and also the records she grew up listening to. Trevor Horn celebrates twenty five years since producing ABC's The Lexicon Of Love album and reveals his favourite Scottish albums of all time. Plus Richard Hawley makes some fascinating musical discoveries about his own family. A special programme of great conversation, storytelling, personal insights and fantastic music.

Suzanne Vickers

THURSDAY 27 DECEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 52 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Scottish National Trail: An Adventure Show Special, Prog 1/2 NEW Thursday 27 December BBC Two Scotland, 7.00-8.00pm

People come from all over the world to enjoy Scotland’s fantastic scenery and now a 470 mile long walking trail runs right through the country from one end to the other. From the rolling hills of the Borders to Cape Wrath, the most north-westerly point on the Scottish mainland, the new Scottish National Trail visits both our National Parks and our capital city of Edinburgh and takes in some of the finest landscapes you’ll find anywhere. The walk has been devised by Scotland’s best known walker, Cameron McNeish, and in two one hour long programmes he shares his passion and enthusiasm for what he describes as one of the great long distance walks of the world. The National Trail was officially opened by the First Minister in Edinburgh at the end of October. The Adventure Show is a Triple Echo production for BBC Scotland Jim Gough _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

John Beattie – 17 Days in London, Prog 1/1 NEW Thursday 27 December BBC Radio Scotland, 12.05 – 1.00pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland John Beattie takes a look back at the 2012 London Olympic Games, reliving some of its memorable moments and hearing from both the athletes and the fans. Reflecting on his experience of the Olympics, John analyses the success of the games from the perspective of the athletes, the organisers and the thousands of visitors who attended the events. He also considers what lessons can be learnt from the London Olympics for the 2014 Commonwealth Games being held in Glasgow. Suzanne Vickers

FRIDAY 28 DECEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 52 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

River City Friday 28 December BBC One Scotland, 8.00 – 9.00pm bbc.co.uk/rivercity This week in Shieldinch…Christina finds out who her cyber bully is; Robbie realises what he is missing; and Molly gives Liz some Christmas spirit. Christmas day has come and gone in Shieldinch but Christina’s cyber bully is relentless. Nicole is keen to offer her support and at the same time sticks the knife in about Alice’s lack of contact over the festive period. When Alice shows up, Christina is suspicious about her whereabouts and after sneaking a look at her phone, accuses Alice of having an affair and being the one behind the internet images. Alice is furious - but there is something she is hiding so Christina has reason to feel she is lying. Later that day Christina is approached by an older man who believes she has been messaging him – but she hasn’t. When he gets annoyed, Alice saves the day and the police are soon involved.

But the man is innocent as he genuinely thought he was talking to Christina over the internet. After making up, Christina and Alice decide to get to the bottom of the cyber bullying once and for all and are both in for a shock. A dog is wandering along Montego Street and Robbie is the one to take pity on it. By the time Will meets the dog, Robbie has already named him Randolph and is determined to keep him. However, Will says they have to at least try and find his owner. When Molly sees Robbie walking Randolph later she teases him that he must be getting broody and it gets Robbie thinking. When the owners turn up, Robbie confesses to Will that it’s not really a dog he’s after, what he actually wants is a baby. Liz is doing her best to sign up the Shieldinch residents to a charity fun run – but it’s not going well. With an empty sheet, Liz starts to get nippy with Molly, so Molly retaliates by slipping some alcohol into her orange juice. Sure enough, Liz soon relaxes and is ready to take Molly’s top tips on how to get some people on board. Christina is played by Caitlin Gillespie, Nicole by Holly Jack, Alice by Sophie Mercer, Robbie by Gary Lamont, Will by Scott Ryan Vickers, Molly by Una McLean, and Liz by Eileen McCallum. Please note, viewers outside Scotland can access this programme on Sky Channel 971, Freesat Channel 960, Virgin Media Channel 862 or the BBC's iPlayer service - bbc.co.uk/iplayer Karen Higgins _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Scottish National Trail: An Adventure Show Special, Prog 2/2 Friday 28 December BBC Two Scotland, 7.00-8.00pm The second of two programmes in which Scotland’s best known walker, Cameron McNeish, shares his passion and enthusiasm for what he describes as one of the great long distance walks of the world. The National Trail, from the Borders to Cape Wrath, was officially opened by the First Minister in Edinburgh at the end of October. The Adventure Show is a Triple Echo production for BBC Scotland Jim Gough _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Michael Marra: All Will be Well, Prog 1/1 NEW Friday 28 December BBC Two Scotland, 10.00-10.30pm This tribute to Dundee's renaissance man Michael Marra who died in October, celebrates a singular singer-songwriter, actor, performer and artist. It features contributions - some musical - from family members and fellow musicians, actors and performers. Among those singing the praises of a unique talent are Ricky Ross, Liz Lochhead, Pat and Greg Kane, The Hazey Janes ,Eddi Reader, Rab Noakes and Blythe Duff.

Michael Marra: All Will be Well is a Neon Productions programme for BBC Scotland

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The Kitchen Café – An International Feast, Prog 1/1 NEW Friday 28 December BBC Radio Scotland, 1.15 – 3.00pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland

Every dish tells a story as John Beattie, spice expert Ghillie Basan and historian Peggy Brunache join the Kitchen Cafe team for a globe-trotting feast of food from the heart. Suzanne Vickers _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dan McDuff - Is on the Case, Prog 4/4 LAST IN SERIES Friday 28 December BBC Radio Scotland, 1.45 – 2.00pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland In this episode, The Stuffed Mongoose, it seems the killer may have been a parachuting expert who impersonated a window dresser using a 4B pencil as cover, whilst the victim was caught up in an illegal Connect 4 games ring. Forensics man Seamus O’Shaughnessy discovers that pandas live on a diet of mainly bamboo while Detective Superintendent Wright is more interested in the notorious Mongoose and Connect 4 killer from Jedburgh. Meanwhile McDuff and McNay take a trip to a jazz club on a micro scooter as the net closes in. David Kay plays Dan McDuff; Victoria Balnaves plays Leah McNay; Michael Redmond plays Seamus O’Shaughnessy and Moray Hunter plays D.S. Wright. Dan McDuff – Is on the Case is written by David Kay, produced by Mary Bell and Moray Hunter, and directed by Marilyn Imrie. Suzanne Vickers

SATURDAY 29 DECEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 1 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

BBC Proms Last Night Celebrations in Scotland, Prog 1/1 NEW Saturday 29 December BBC Two Scotland, 7.00 – 9.00pm bbc.co.uk/proms Jamie MacDougall presents highlights from this year’s BBC Proms Last Night Celebrations in Scotland, recorded live at Glasgow City Halls in September. The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and conductor Stephen Bell are joined by pianist Joanna MacGregor, Scottish saxophonist Tommy Smith and soprano Carolyn Sampson. As well as classical favourites, this roof-raising evening of music and song has a distinctive jazz influence with Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, some big band jazz from Leonard Bernstein, the rip-roaring overture to Gypsy and the white-tie sophistication of Irving Berlin and Noël Coward. Stephen Duffy _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

PRO12 Live Rugby - Edinburgh v Glasgow Saturday 29 December BBC ALBA, 4.00 – 6.00pm Live PRO12 rugby as Edinburgh host Glasgow at Murrayfield in the all-important 1872 Cup decider. Gary McQueen _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Scottish Premier League - Hibernian v Celtic Saturday 29 December

BBC ALBA, 6.00 – 8.00pm The latest full-match coverage from the SPL as Hibernian face Celtic at Easter Road, Edinburgh. Gary McQueen

SUNDAY 30 DECEMBER TELEVISION & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS / BBC WEEK 1 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Watching Ourselves: Christmas and Hogmanay, Prog 2/3 Sunday 30 December BBC One Scotland, 6.30-7.00pm The series which celebrates 60 years of television in Scotland looks at Christmas and Hogmanay programmes. From the BBC’s White Heather Club with Andy Stewart to the disco dancing specials of STV, the broadcasters engaged in ‘the battle of the bells’. Hogmanay shows have, for better or worse, defined our culture at this very Scottish time of year. Duncan Macrae’s Wee Cock Sparra set the comic tone before Scotch and Wry, and Jimmy Shand kept the ceilidh reeling long before Phil Cunningham - and as the world celebrated the millennium, strange forces terrorised the locals of High Road. There are contributions from Billy Connolly, Alex Norton, and Eileen McCallum. Watching Ourselves is a Hop Scotch Films production for BBC Scotland Jim Gough

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Scots on the Box NEW Monday 31 December – Hogmanay BBC One Scotland, 8.30-9.00pm & 10.30-11.00pm Put your TV knowledge to the test as Fred MacAulay presents Scots on the Box – a new comedy panel show featuring Ronni Ancona, Alex Norton, Sanjeev Kholi, Neil Oliver, Susan Calman and Mark Nelson. Together they will crack open Dr Finlay’s Casebook, pour themselves a large Scotch & Wry and begin Chewin’ the Fat to celebrate the last 60 years of television in Scotland. From Take the High Road to Monarch of the Glen, Rikki Fulton to Rab C Nesbit, Fred and his Scots on the Box guests will unlock the doors to the TV vaults for a special two-part quiz show on Hogmanay. Julie Whiteside _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Just Dandy NEW Monday 31 December – Hogmanay BBC One Scotland, 9.00 – 10.00pm

Ford Kiernan celebrates the anarchic humour of the Scottish comic that has kept children of all ages entertained in BBC Scotland’s Just Dandy. As the classic publication ceases publication, Ford meets artists and writers, past and present, and an entire gang of fans including comedian Frank Skinner, actors Brian Cox and Bill Paterson, veteran musicians Jimmie Macgregor and Tom Alexander, indie rocker Kyle Falconer from The View, and four-times Oscar winning animator Nick Park. The Dandy was launched in December 1937, and – priced at just two old pence, less than a modern penny – quickly became a hit with children in an era of recession and hardship. Despite shortages of manpower and paper, The Dandy continued to publish during World War II to help keep children’s

morale up, and its writers and artists mercilessly lampooned Hitler and his Nazi regime. By 1950 The Dandy was selling two-million copies a week – even though it was competing with its stable mate, The Beano. With television and digital devices now dominating children’s leisure time, Ford looks at the plans for The Dandy to go digital – and, thanks to a Dandy artist, Ford becomes a cartoon character in an attempt to grab an exclusive interview with Desperate Dan himself. Just Dandy is a Caledonia Production for BBC Scotland Karen Higgins _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Only An Excuse? NEW Monday 31 December - Hogmanay 11.00-11.30 pm, BBC One Scotland It’s crunch time again as Jonathan Watson and his squad get stuck into the annual Hogmanay comedy fixture. Only An Excuse? tells the story of a season that had the power to shock, scunner and surprise through Jonathan’s specially selected team of the heroes and villains who made the headlines during another dramatic year. Lovers of the beautiful game have had cause to weep as one financial crisis seemed to follow another and the national team staggered through another grim qualifying campaign but Jonathan and his team will give everyone something to laugh about as they gather round the box at the year end. Only An Excuse? is a Comedy Unit production for BBC Scotland Jim Gough _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Scotland’s Hogmanay Live Monday, 31 December - Hogmanay BBC One Scotland, 11.30pm – 00.30 am

BBC Scotland celebrates Hogmanay right across the country on Scotland’s Hogmanay Live. Street parties, celebrations in castles, memorable music, 2012’s great moments and one of the biggest performances of Auld Lang Syne ever attempted make this the show to see out the old and bring in the New Year. For the first time the programme will be live from some of the biggest Hogmanay street parties in Scotland. The show is presented live by Jackie Bird from Edinburgh’s Princes Street as she joins the thousands of revellers who come from all round the world to enjoy the capital’s Hogmanay celebrations. The show is also going live to Stirling Castle to sample the party there and to the capital of the north, Inverness, for more Hogmanay, Highland style. There’ll also be a link-up with BBC Scotland’s studios in Glasgow. Providing the soundtrack to a great Hogmanay will be Scottish bands Frightened Rabbit, Rachel Sermanni, Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain. The music doesn’t stop there, as, the programme will be broadcasting performances from the brilliant Proclaimers as they bring in 2013 with a special concert on the esplanade of Stirling Castle. The show will be at the heart of the “midnight moment” which sees out the old year with a Lone Piper on the battlements of Edinburgh Castle, the firing of the midnight gun that marks the start of the New Year and also the start of the spectacular fireworks that get 2013 going with a bang.Straight after midnight the show is planning to bring the country together, uniting thousands of revellers at events round the country and viewers at home in a mass sing along of New Year’s traditional song of friendship, Auld Lang Syne.

Jim Gough _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

About Britain: Isle of Skye NEW Monday 31 December – Hogmanay BBC ALBA, 8.35 – 9.25pm

In the mid 1950s, Richard Dimbleby and a BBC film crew visited the Isle of Skye to record an episode of the early British television series About Britain. In this programme he gives viewers across the United Kingdom an insight into life on the island, meeting local characters and gaining an understanding of the lifestyle and culture of islanders, as well as spending some time with the Skye Mountain Rescue team and with Dame Flora Macleod at Dunvegan Castle. This programme was originally broadcast in September 1954. Gary McQueen _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Barbara Dickson NEW Monday 31 December - Hogmanay BBC ALBA, 9.30 – 10.30pm

Documentary profile of the acclaimed actress and singer, Barbara Dickson, examines her career in interview and song. Guest singers include Billy Connolly and Rab Noakes. Gary McQueen _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Ceilidh Na Bliadhn' Uire 2012/Hogmanay Ceilidh 2012 NEW Monday 31 December - Hogmanay BBC ALBA, 11.30pm – 1.15am

Hogmanay Ceilidh 2012, live from Achnagairn House, Kirkhill, by Beauly. Presented by Kirsteen MacDonald and Derek 'Pluto' Murray. Live music from Mànran, Kathleen MacInnes, Calum Alex MacMillan, Rona Lightfoot, Duncan Chisholm and Dingwall Choir. Ceilidh Na Bliadhn’ Uire 2012 also joins the Red Hot Highland Fling in Inverness for fireworks coverage and numbers from Skerryvore. Come and ceilidh with BBC ALBA. The programme will also be simulcast on Radio nan Gàidheal. Gary McQueen _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Tutti Frutti 25 Years On, Prog 1/1 NEW Monday 31 December – Hogmanay BBC Radio Scotland, 1.15 – 2.00pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Twenty five years since The Majestics' disastrous silver jubilee tour climaxed in a blaze of fire and vodka in BBC Scotland’s hit drama, Tutti Frutti, Janice Forsyth chats to some of the stars including new interviews with Richard Wilson (Eddie Clockerty), Katy Murphy (Miss Toner) and Maurice Roeves (Vincent Driver). Janice also talks to writer John Byrne and producer, Andy Park, who share their memories of Tutti Frutti and the reasons behind its lasting appeal. The programme also includes previous interviews with Robbie Coltrane and Emma Thompson. John Byrne's six-part series was a huge television hit in 1987, winning six Baftas including Best Actress for Emma Thompson's Suzi Kettles and Best Drama Series. In this programme writer Alan Bissett picks up where John Byrne left off, imagining what became of the characters in the last 25 years. To bring listeners up to date, Katy Murphy reprises her role as the much loved Miss Toner, to reveal if streetwise waitress Suzi Kettles and rotund anti hero Danny

McGlone settle down by the Clyde and whether ageing heart throb Vincent Driver, the 'iron man of Scottish rock', lived to tell the tale. And whether the nippy-sweetie secretary Janis Toner is now heading up Eddie Clockerty's business empire. Suzanne Vickers _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Joke Float. Prog 1/1 NEW Monday 31 December - Hogmanay BBC Radio Scotland, 2.00 – 2.30pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Janey Godley tells the story of how a canal boat packed with comedians sailed through hell and high water from London to Edinburgh this summer to help launch the London Olympics. Suzanne Vickers ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

25 Years of Deacon Blue…with Bryan Burnett, Prog 1/1 NEW Monday 31 December - Hogmanay BBC Radio Scotland, 6.10 – 8.00pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Bryan Burnett celebrates the 25th anniversary of Deacon Blue, one of Scotland's best loved bands. Ricky and Lorraine reveal the stories behind their success and introduce a special concert set Suzanne Vickers _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Archie the Clockmaker, Prog 1/1 NEW Monday 31 December - Hogmanay BBC Radio Scotland, 9.45 – 10.00pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Archie McQuater is one of the finest clockmakers in Scotland, a time served craftsman who has dedicated almost seventy years to the manufacture, refinement and repair of timepieces in Edinburgh. He's 84, he still goes out to work, he has a girlfriend and he dots about town on a motorized scooter. Having lived a life traced to the measurement of time, here he shares his thoughts, memories and impressions of the last seven decades. He talks about his childhood, his working life and his love of all things mechanical, plus his thoughts on the passing of time and his hopes for the New Year. Suzanne Vickers

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The Hogmanay Show, Prog 1/1 NEW Monday 31 December - Hogmanay BBC Radio Scotland, 11.30pm – 00.05am bbc.co.uk/jradioscotland Join presenters Bryan Burnett and Janice Forsyth with Scotland’s best party on radio from BBC Scotland’s Pacific Quay studios in Glasgow with live music to bring in the bells of 2013 in style. Suzanne Vickers

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Andy Stewart – The Man Behind the Kilt, Prog 1/1 NEW Tuesday 1 January BBC One Scotland, 6.00-6.30pm Andy Stewart was one of Scotland’s most successful entertainers, at home and abroad. He had hit records all over the world with songs such as Donald Where’s Your Troosers and A Scottish Soldier and toured the globe long before it was the rock and roll thing to do. This ArtWorks Scotland documentary takes a nostalgic look at his life and work, from his early days as a serious actor and impressionist to his heyday fronting The White Heather Club. With contributions from Stanley Baxter, John Cairney, The Alexander Brothers, Sydney Devine and Andy’s closest family, this film reveals another side to one of Scotland’s best-loved icons. Hilda McLean _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

An Drochaid: A Bridge Rising NEW Tuesday 1 January – New Year’s Day BBC ALBA, 8.05 – 9.05pm The epic,feel-good story of a modern rebellion. The campaign against the tolls on the Skye bridge pitted plucky Scottish islanders against the might of the Government and the Bank of America, over the building of a privately funded toll bridge which became the only way on or off the island. This film tells an untold, bittersweet story of passion, legal challenge and financial wrangling through the testimony of some of those who took part. Gary McQueen

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Machairazzi NEW Tuesday 1 January – New Year’s Day BBC ALBA, 9.05 – 10.05pm

Machairazzi celebrates the 20th anniversary of the first ever Gaelic soap Machair. Members of the cast including Tony Kearney and Dolina MacLennan romp through some of the shows most compelling moments. Watch out for the celebrations and heartache, love and laughter, captivating characters, gripping stories and dramatic explosions. This trailblazing Gaelic soap has it all. Gary McQueen

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Dr Finlay's Casebook: A Present from Father Tuesday 1 January – New Year’s Day BBC ALBA, 10.05 – 10.55pm

Fifty years since the first broadcasts of this classic Scottish drama, BBC ALBA joins the newly graduated Dr Finlay as he embarks on his medical career working for Dr Cameron in his Tannochbrae practice. In this special Hogmanay episode, the ambitious and headstrong young Doctor Finlay, played by the dapper Bill Simpson, is faced with a unsettling dilemma which calls his professional judgement into question. But the stakes are high as a family fortune is at risk. Drs Cameron and Snoddy have their say and Janet offers her customary words of wisdom but Dr Finlay attempts to have the last word.

Gary McQueen

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Our Year on Air, Prog 1/1 NEW Tuesday 1 January – New Year’s Day BBC Radio Scotland, 12.05 – 1.00pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland There's drama, laughter and tears along the way as BBC Radio Scotland looks back at some of the broadcasting gems from 2012. Suzanne Vickers _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Tribute Concert to Michael Marra, Prog 1/1 NEW Tuesday 1 January – New Year’s Day BBC Radio Scotland, 6.10pm – 7.00pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Presenter Janice Forsyth presents a tribute to the late Michael Marra, known as the Bard of Dundee. Songwriter, singer, painter, poet and actor Michael’s life is charted by the people who knew him best - his family. They will reminisce about Michael’s early years in Dundee to recording in London for a major record label, to his career back home writing and recording his own brand of music fusing his love of folk and rock ‘n’ roll, alongside his theatrical career. Suzanne Vickers _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Paolo Nutini in Concert at Paisley Town Hall Tuesday 1 January – New Year’s Day BBC Radio Scotland, 7.00pm – 8.00pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Bryan Burnett introduces Paolo Nutini with a homecoming concert at Paisley Town Hall. The concert has been previously transmitted on Radio 2. Suzanne Vickers _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Resolutions Tuesday, 1 January BBC One Scotland, 1.40-1.45 pm

Katherine Grainger, Britain’s most successful female rower reflects on a 12 year struggle to achieve her personal dream – an Olympic Gold Medal. This is a Hunter Productions programme for BBC Scotland

Jim Gough

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River City Wednesday 2 January BBC One Scotland, 8.00 – 9.00pm bbc.co.uk/rivercity This week in Shieldinch…Will tries to win respect from his dad; Nicole finds herself completely alone; and Raymond feels the strain. Will and Robbie are enjoying married life and being together. Having not heard from his dad, Will is surprised to see he has a missed call from him. However, later that day he gets a call from the hospital – his dad has been assaulted by a burglar and is unconscious. Will and Robbie rush to see him but when Edward comes round, Will has already left to do some detective work and Edward his usual rude self with Robbie. Meanwhile, DCI Donald has arrested a man but realising he’s one of Lenny’s men, offers him a deal. If he takes the blame for some other minor offences, he will drop the assault charge. When Will finds out he is furious – and, when he tells his dad, is told to do something about it or he will have no respect for him. So Will decides to take matters into his own hands – and compromises his work ethics. Nicole has a terrible start to her day when she is questioned at the police station about her bullying with her laptop and mobile phone taken from her. Nicole wants to put things right with Christina and heads round to apologise. However, Molly refuses to let her in and Nicole is sent away. Nicole tries to chat to other Shieldinch residents but finds no one will give her the time of day. Undettered she takes flowers and chocolates to Christina but her grovelling apology does not go down well with her pal. She can’t even turn to Stevie for support as he is disgusted by her behaviour – and Nicole realises she is truly on her own. Eileen has left Raymond in charge of Stuart with strict rules on looking after him. Murray and Miriam decide to spend the day with him to keep him busy and the threesome settle down for an afternoon of board games. However, when a piece goes missing, Raymond panics and thinks Stuart might have swallowed it. Despite Miriam assuring Raymond that Stuart is fine, Raymond just can’t seem to calm down, particularly with the court case looming. Will is played by Scott Ryan Vickers, Robbie by Gary Lamont, Edward by Andrew Neil, DCI Donald by Robin Laing, Nicole by Holly Jack, Christina by Caitlin Gillespie, Molly by Una McLean, Stevie by Paul James Corrigan, Eileen by Deirdre Davis, Raymond by Paul Samson, Murray by Brian Cowan and Miriam by Kate Rutter. Please note, viewers outside Scotland can access this programme on Sky Channel 971, Freesat Channel 960, Virgin Media Channel 862 or the BBC's iPlayer service - bbc.co.uk/iplayer Karen Higgins _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Scottish Premier League - Ross County v Inverness CT Wednesday 2 January BBC ALBA, 3.00 – 5.00pm Live match action from the Scottish Premier League as Ross County host Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the New Year Highland derby at Victoria Park, Dingwall. Gary McQueen _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Rio, Prog 1/1 NEW Wednesday 2 January BBC Radio Scotland, 11.30am – 12noon bbc.co.uk/radioscotland A father-son bonding trip with the Tartan Army uncovers family secrets in Brazil.

Liam and son Bobby travel to Rio to watch Scotland play Brazil, but Bobby will see his widowed dad through new eyes as long-buried family secrets emerge. Julie Austin plays Muriel, Jimmy Chisholm plays Liam, Robert jack play Bobby and Alison Peebles plays Andi. Rio is written by Jack Dickson. Suzanne Vickers

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Waterloo Road, Episode 11/20 NEW Thursday 3 January BBC One, 8.00-9.00pm The new school term starts with the opening of Michael’s new Pupil Referral Unit and the return of no-nonsense teacher Nikki Boston. But the positive mood changes with the arrival of the Barry family – a hell-raising criminal clan lead by matriarch Carol Barry, lone parent to Waterloo Road’s newest pupils – bad boy Barry and daughters Dynasty and Kacey. Carol assures Michael her brood will behave but it’s not long before sparks fly when Barry goads fellow pupil Jack MacAlister into a fight. Tom intervenes and discovers the reason behind their hostility - Barry is sleeping with Jack’s mum, Olivia. When challenged, Barry promises Tom he’ll keep his relationship with Olivia discreet for Jack’s sake, but the troublemaker has no intention of honouring his word and sets about humiliating Jack in front of the school – screening a steamy video of him with Olivia. Michael gives Barry a stern warning – put an end to his bad behaviour or he’ll be excluded from Waterloo Road. And if Barry won’t listen to his teacher’s words of warning, his mother Carol isn’t so easy to ignore, arriving at school to literally slap her son into shape. Elsewhere, Scout raises Nikki’s hackles with her disrespectful attitude to being in the PRU. Later, when her car goes missing, Nikki suspects Scout is responsible – an accusation the schoolgirl denies. But Nikki doesn’t believe Scout and the battle lines are drawn. The new term also brings uncertainty for head teacher Michael. On bail awaiting trial, accused of assisting his father’s death, opinions in the staffroom are divided casting doubt on Michael’s leadership. Scarred in last term’s fire, Imogen blames Christine for ruining her life and driving a wedge between her and Connor, little realising the truth. Also this week, Chalky learns he is going to be Kevin’s foster parent. Michael is played by Alec Newman, Nikki Boston by Heather Peace, Carol Barry by Zoe Lucker, Barry Barry by Carl Au, Dynasty Barry by Abby Mavers, Kacey Barry by Brogan Ellis, Jack McAlister by Taylor Rhys, Tom by Jason Done, Olivia by Pollyanna McIntosh, Scout by Katie McGlynn, Imogen by Kirstie Steele, Christine by Laurie Brett, Connor by Shane O’Meara, Chalky by Mark Benton and Kevin by Tommy Lawrence Knight. Waterloo Road is a Shed Production for BBC One through BBC Scotland. Julie Whiteside _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Pavilion of Dreams NEW

Thursday 3 January BBC One Scotland, 9.00-10.00pm Keeping the dream alive at the Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow hasn’t been easy over the decades. Like Circus folk, Manager Iain Gordon and his family and staff have always been all hands to the pump to keep one of the last old style Variety Theatres open for business. This film, by Millarworld Productions, offers a unique peek behind the scenes as Iain and a well-known cast prepare for this year’s Christmas panto The Wizard of Never Woz, a roller coaster ride of rehearsals, singing, dancing and finally opening night. Along the way, the programme features

comments and interviews from stars that have also graced the stage over the years; from Ken Dodd, Lena Martell, Sydney Devine to the phenomenon that is Mrs Brown’s Boys. Hilda McLean

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The Review Show with Billy Connolly Friday 4 January BBC Two, 11.00-11.45pm He may be 70 years old, but there is no mellowing the Big Yin as Kirsty Wark finds out in this Review Show Special. She caught up with Glasgow’s most famous son to discuss his latest acting role in Dustin Hoffman’s directorial debut Quartet. The ever candid Connolly also talks about his troubled relationship with his father and his hedonistic younger days. And with an imminent role in the Hobbit, there are some unexpected views on Tolkien fans and Billy gives Kirsty a rare insight into his acting techniques which include flirting with Dame Judi Dench. Hilda McLean _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

PRO12 Live Rugby - Edinburgh v Leinster Friday 4 January BBC ALBA, 7.30 – 9.25pm Live action with Edinburgh and Leinster in the RaboDirect Pro 12 competition. Gary McQueen _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Mighty Jungle, Prog 1/1 NEW Friday 4 January BBC Radio Scotland, 1.45 – 2.00pm bbc.co.uk/radioscotland Set in the fictional Safari Park of Aber Clyde, The Mighty Jungle follows the trials and tribulations of park manager Joss McGregor and his attempts to keep the park open. Suzanne Vickers _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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