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Socially Distant with Susan Calman

Series 1

Episode 6

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Scotland HD

Susan Calman welcomes us back into her garden, determined to try to cheer up the nation and get creative people in Scotland busy again. Being stuck at home isn’t stopping her making a television show, and she's inviting more comedians, actors and musicians to join her remotely through the medium of technology.

This week she is joined by Dundee born Hollywood actor of stage and screen Brian Cox. Scots Makar Jackie Kay chats to Susan and performs her recently penned work New Era. Chief commissioner Cameron Miekelson from Scot Squad delivers another message to the people of Scotland whilst working from home up and coming comedians from across Scotland share their best jokes.

We find out about how an Aquarium in Macduff, Aberdeenshire is looking after its marine life during lockdown and enjoying a worldwide reach with its online 'live dives'.

Scottish comedian and impressionist Elizabeth Caproni delights us all with a brand new quiz show starring some famous faces.

Fran Healy, frontman of Glaswegian rockers Travis, treats us to an acoustic performance of a classic track all the way from his garden in LA. Show less

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