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Mornings: With Jackie Brambles - 19/12/2019

Jackie Brambles

With Jackie Brambles - 19/12/2019

BBC Radio Scotland - Mornings, With Jackie Brambles - 19/12/2019

How difficult is it to have a sober Christmas?  0808 5 92 95 00

Earlier this week a tweet by the actor Stephen McGann sparked a huge online debate when he said, if someone turns down an alcoholic drink, you shouldn't insist they accept, because you've no idea why they're declining.  Recovering addicts Melissa Rice and Jade Wye present BBC Radio 5 Live's Hooked podcast, and in the latest episode, they discuss what the festive season was like before rehab, and what it's like now they're in recovery.
JACKIE ASKS
How difficult is it to have a sober Christmas?  If you are in recovery or just trying to cut back, how do you cope with this time of year? 
0808 5 92 95 00

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FESTIVE NO 1
The battle for festive number one is on - we speak to two Scottish contenders.  Peat & Diesel are trying to get their cover of the Pogues Fairytale of Stornaway to number 1 and Jamie Lee Morley is releasing a song with dementia sufferer Margaret Mackie from Edinburgh in time for the New Year chart.

PSILOCYBIN STUDY 
We hear how psychedelics are being trialed to help treat depression.

VIDEO GAME CATCH UP 
According to a study, parents are clueless when it comes to video games....last week we challenged our contributor Clare Johnston, Author, journalist and mum of 2 to put in some serious gaming time alongside her 2 sons and report back to us.  

CHRONIC PAIN 
In this week’s health surgery ‘Ask the Osteopath’, Nick Potter will be here to answer all pain related queries. Text 80295 or call 0808 5 92 95 00

ELLIE HARRISON 
We speak to the artist Ellie Harrison about her controversial Glasgow Effect project and a year of zero-carbon transport.

ADAM DRIVER 
Marriage Story's Adam Driver walked out of an NPR interview after a clip of him singing "Being Alive” from the musical Company was played out.   Why do we hate the sound of our own voice? 

TRAINS
Abellio ScotRail's contract to run train services in Scotland is to end 3 years early following criticism over cancellations and performance levels – we ask regular rail commuters what they think should happen next

GIVING BIRTH
British TV presenter Rachel Riley gave birth to a baby girl in a bathroom after a fast labour left her no time to get to hospital – what should you do if your baby is coming RIGHT NOW.

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