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The Bank of England's chief economist says people 'need to accept' they are poorer. Do we? And comedian Ruby Wax talks about coping alone on a desert island. Show more
News updates from Scotland and beyond, plus all your lunchtime sport, travel and weather.
The Afternoon Show
Michelle McManus speaks to harpist and composer Ailie Robertson. Plus poet Len Pennie on the history of The Stone of Destiny.
2 hours, 28 minutes
on BBC Radio Orkney
Poet Len Pennie joins Michelle McManus to talk about the history of The Stone of Destiny. And harpist and composer Ailie Robertson talks about her new commission. Show more
We want to hear what’s currently top of your streaming chart – your most played track – it doesn’t matter if it’s brand new or you are enjoying some classics Show more
Travelling Folk
Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi in Session
1 hour, 55 minutes
on BBC Radio Orkney
Grammy award winners Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi join Anna for a session plus a preview of Shetland Folk Festival's showpiece concert featuring 4 Young Trad winners. Show more
A music selection spanning the genres, from soul to rock-a-billy and new wave and in the Late Great feature, Natasha pays tribute to comedy legend Barry Humphries. Show more
Joining Radio 5 Live
