Mornings

Original version

BBC Radio Scotland FM

Factual

Entertainment

Getting to the heart of the stories making the news.

BBC Radio Shetland

BBC Radio Orkney

BBC Radio Scotland Extra

Mornings: with Stephen Jardine

With Stephen Jardine

with Stephen Jardine

BBC Radio Scotland - Mornings, with Stephen Jardine

On World Book Day, what's the book that's changed your life?

On World Book Day, Stephen asks what's the book that's changed your life? Also broadcaster and Samaritans ambassador Gail Porter on how a simple conversation can change a life.

PHONE-IN 
Today is World Book Day. Launched back in 1995 it has grown into an international celebration of reading and books, marked in over 100 countries.  A key aim is to promote reading for pleasure among young people, many of whom will head into classrooms dressed as their favourite characters. But the rest of us are also encouraged to put down our mobile phones and pick up a paperback, or something weightier.
We’re asking how important is reading to you, what do you read ….or if you don’t read, why not? 

On world book day, Stephen asks what's the book that's changed your life? 

Also on the show… 

GAIL PORTER
How starting a simple conversation could save someone’s life. Samaritans ambassador and broadcaster, Gail Porter reminds us that we all have the potential to be lifesavers.
 
BOTTLES ROUND THE WORLD
How the bottle deposit return schemes work around the globe.  The plan to introduce it here from August has proved controversial … so how does it work elsewhere?   

DOG SHARING
Can you share a dog? One recent survey suggests 1 in 5 dog owners split responsibilities with a friend of family member to lighten the load of dog ownership.

ASK THE OPTOMETRIST 
It’s your chance to Ask the Optometrist on this week’s health surgery. Optician Morven Campbell is on hand to answer all your questions on eye health. 

TINNED FISH FASHION
Why tinned fish is so hot right now. Why have we become obsessed with canned cuisine? And with Scottish shores awash with seafood, what tinned delicacies should we be digging into?

HEBRIDEAN JOBS
The island of Rona near Skye is aiming to double its population after creating two new “off grid” jobs.  What’s the attraction and would it work for you?

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Mornings

with Stephen Jardine

Genres

Brand

BBC Radio Scotland FM

About BBC Radio Scotland