Mark Stephen visits Raploch in Stirling to assess the impact of the Sistema project which taught children how to play musical instruments. Show more
Endurance cyclist Lee Craigie jumps on her bike, Jimmy, in search of a few lessons in how to accept the natural ageing process and all the changes in body and mind that go with it Show more
The story of two new authors who risked it all to self-publish the amazing adventures of Badger the Mystical Mutt, which has become one of Scotland’s favourite children’s books. Show more
Stuart Cosgrove hears about five special books that have helped shape novelist Maggie O'Farrell's life and he learns the reasons why she loves them. Show more
Ricky Ross tells the story of Timex in Dundee, through the good times and the bad times. Show more
Growing up in Dundee, AL Kennedy remembers a grey landscape with few creative outlets. Now the V&A has arrived, she heads home to check out the changes in the city. Show more
Kaye Adams looks back on the best bits of the show in 2018.
Edi Stark talks to Chelsea Clinton about her latest children's book, She Persisted Around the World, celebrating women shaping global human history. Show more
In the early hours of January 1st 1919 the Iolaire, a naval yacht carrying serviceman home, ran aground in sight of Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides. Today the loss is remembered. Show more
Journalist and broadcaster Paul English looks back at his childhood passion for letter writing and meets for the first time some of his former pen pals. Show more
Elaine C Smith looks back at 80 years of The Beano, the children's comic created by Dundee-based company DC Thomson. She charts its history from the first issue in summer 1938. Show more
In an increasingly noisy world, silence is becoming a rare commodity but what do we actually mean by 'silence' and how does it feel to immerse yourself in a sound free environment? Show more
The Afternoon Show
At the Edinburgh Festival: Jason Donovan, Jim Broadbent, Fun Lovin Crime Writers
1 hour, 55 minutes
on BBC Radio Orkney
Janice Forsyth and Grant Stott co-present our final show from the BBC Edinburgh Festivals tent, joined by Jason Donovan, Jim Broadbent and the Fun Lovin Crime Writers. Show more
Broadcaster and panto baddie Grant Stott shows us round 'The Old Lady of Leven Street', aka Edinburgh's Kings Theatre, revealing the secrets of its 100-plus-year history. Show more
Vic Galloway talks to key musicians from Scotland who have made their mark on alternative and indie music. Alex Kapranos, Emma Pollock and Malcolm Ross to name but a few. Show more
Billy Differ hosts a New Year's Day panto quiz with two teams of panto stars in battle with panto questions, improv party pieces with team captains Michelle McManus and Tom Urie. Show more
Julia Sutherland delves into the family lives of three comedians finding some incredible situations, unbelievable stories and the funny side of modern day taboos. Show more
Celebrating the vinyl revival with an all-Scottish playlist. Grant plays album tracks from his own collection and discovers the stories behind your cherished LPs and singles. Show more
Bruce MacGregor brings you highlights of incredible music and interviews from an amazing year on Travelling Folk in this special Best of Travelling Folk 2018
Vic Galloway and Nicola Meighan discuss their favourite albums of 2018. Tune in to hear what made the grade and what they're looking forward to hearing in 2019.
BBC Radio Scotland joins BBC Radio 5 live.
