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The Afternoon Show: Two Doors Down, Ian Rankin, Dubinski band, 50 years of Watership Down

Two Doors Down, Ian Rankin, Dubinski band, 50 years of Watership Down

BBC Radio Scotland - The Afternoon Show, Two Doors Down, Ian Rankin, Dubinski band, 50 years of Watership Down

A new re-imagining of Rebus, Watership Down 50th anniversary and indie rockers Dubinski.

There's a new re-imagining of Rebus, Watership Down celebrates its 50th anniversary, and Michelle is joined by indie rockers Dubinski. Plus a new series of Two Doors Down.

This November marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of children’s classic Watership Down. It was written by Richard Adams and his daughter Rosamond Mahony join Michelle to celebrate a special anniversary edition of the book.

Michelle catches up with the brothers who make up band Dubinski. The Edinburgh-based band have just released their self-titled debut album after playing across the UK this year. 

Rebus fans can rejoice because after 15 long years the iconic detective John Rebus will be returning to our screens. Sir Ian Rankin and playwright Gregory Burke will introduce the much loved detective inspector to a whole new generation of viewers in their new adaptation on streaming service Viaplay . 

Michelle meets recent The Voice contestant Jamie Andrew, plus Jessica Louise who make up the Borders band Heyzeus. The couple shared their music with the programme via BBC Upload. We hear their track, get a glimpse behind the scenes on the BBC singing competition and find out how a tv dating show helped the couple find each other.  

Plus we return to some of Scotland's best-loved neighbours - Two Doors Down is back with series 6. Beth, AKA Arabella Weir gives Michelle the low-down.

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