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Good Morning Scotland

Good Morning Scotland: 23/12/2016

23/12/2016

BBC Radio Scotland - Good Morning Scotland, 23/12/2016

The nation's morning news programme, presented by Gary Robertson and Hayley Millar.

The nation's morning news programme, presented by Gary Robertson and Hayley Millar with travel every 15 minutes, weather every half hour, business updates and sports reports.

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The Stephen Jardine Programme

Stephen Jardine gets to the heart of the news.

Stephen Jardine gets to the heart of the news and offers the listeners the opportunity to have their say.

The Stephen Jardine Programme: Louise White sits in

Louise White sits in

BBC Radio Scotland - The Stephen Jardine Programme, Louise White sits in

Louise White sits in for Stephen Jardine and gets to the heart of the news.

Louise White sits in for Stephen Jardine and asks if nuclear weapons make you feel safer, finds out how to beat the Christmas crowds and hears about a pole-dancing dog.

PHONE IN: Nuclear Weapons
Do nuclear weapons make you feel safer? President Elect Trump has tweeted that the US must greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear cabability, just hours after Vladimir Putin said Russia needs to do the same. At a time of global unrest, do these weapons make you feel safer? 

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TRAVEL DISRUPTION
We've heard the advice and the weather warnings, but if you are still intent on travelling through the storms today, how can you do it as safely as possible? 

CHICKEN JUMPERS
Why would a hen need a jumper? It's not a Christmas cracker joke but a serious appeal to help rescued hens over winter.

BFRBs
Pulling hair, picking skin, or biting nails...any of these could be a sign of a little talked about disorder known as BF-RB Louise speaks to one woman who has the condition and is now a leading researcher and advocate for others just like her.

FRENZIED FRIDAY
Today is set to be the busiest food shopping day of the year with 10 million of us across the UK expected to hit the supermarket. Louise get expert retail advice on how to beat the crowds and the most efficient way to navigate the aisles..

CHARGING PHONE
How do you keep your phone charged when you are on the go? Would you like a handbag that did it for you? Stay tuned as later in the show we tell you all about it the latest must have accessory plus some suggestions for cheaper alternatives for charging on the go!

ONLINE REVIEW
Gary Marshall and Tom Urie join Louise for a festive round up of the biggest online stories you might not have heard about yet.

POLE DANCING DOG
You might have taught your dug to sit, stay of lie down , but I bet it can't pole dance. We meet Izzy the Collie who you've guessed it can pole dance.

John Beattie

News, comment and discussion on the top stories of the day with John Beattie.

News, comment and discussion on the top stories of the day with John Beattie, who's joined by the news, sports, travel and weather teams.

John Beattie: 23/12/2016

BBC Radio Scotland - John Beattie, 23/12/2016

News, comment and discussion on the top stories of the day with John Beattie, who is joined by the news, sports, travel and weather teams.

Breaking the News

Topical comedy panel show takes a satirical view of the week's headlines.

Breaking the News: Series 5

Breaking the News: Series 5: Episode 10

Episode 10

Series 5

BBC Radio Scotland - Breaking the News, Series 5, Episode 10

Satirical comedy with a Scottish slant from Des Clarke and guests.

Des Clarke and his guests Keir McAllister, Elaine Malcolmson, Neil Bratchpiece and Ayesha Hazarika take a festive swipe at the week's big news.

A topical comedy panel show that takes a satirical view of the week's headlines.

Out for the Weekend

Inspiration for getting out and about at the weekend with Fiona Stalker.

Fiona Stalker offers inspiration and insight into what is happening across Scotland as the weekend approaches. Includes gardening and weather news.

Out for the Weekend: 23/12/2016

BBC Radio Scotland - Out for the Weekend, 23/12/2016

Out for the Weekend is going all out for Christmas!

Fiona Stalker chats to Gillian Tait, author of 111 Places in Edinburgh Not to Miss, to find out about the places in the capital that we should all be paying a visit to.

This week, Out for the Weekend is going all out for Christmas! 

Starting the show with a bang the Aberdeen Rock Choir will be singing a selection of Christmas tunes throughout the show. 

Fiona chats to Gillian Tait, author of 111 Places In Edinburgh Not To Miss, and she tells us about the places in the capital that we should all be paying a visit to. 

Claire Jessiman will be in the Beechgrove carpark making a selection of festive treats. From mulled gin and ginger beer, to roasting chestnuts and what to leave out for Santa, we have you covered. 

Kirsty Nutt from RSPB Scotland will be telling us all about what birds we should be looking out for over Christmas and what we should and shouldn't be feeding them. 

Emily Esson went to find out more about The Stonehaven Fireballs from long term member Martin Sim. And she even got to try swinging a fireball herself!

Now, what better way to spend Christmas or the New Year then taking a dip in the sea? We hear from 3 brave folk in Shetland, Aberdeen and Edinburgh who all take the plunge in Nippy Dips around the country. 

Magic is well and truly in the air in Edinburgh. We hear from Kevin Quantum, host of MagicFest Christmas, about the magical Christmas show that will leave all the family wondering "how did they do that!?"

And finally we look towards the new year with a roundup of the best places to spend Hogmanay. Neil Robertson will be taking us through his top picks.

Newsdrive

News and comment from Scotland and around the world

Newsdrive: 23/12/2016

BBC Radio Scotland - Newsdrive, 23/12/2016

Breaking news and sport from Scotland, the UK and around the world.

Breaking news and sport from Scotland, the UK and around the world, with regular travel and weather updates.

Sportsound

Sporting commentary, analysis and debate.

Sportsound: 23/12/2016

BBC Radio Scotland - Sportsound, 23/12/2016

Comprehensive coverage of Scottish Sport including live and exclusive commentary.

All the Scottish Premiership action including live commentary from Motherwell v Aberdeen with updates from Dundee v Hearts, Kilmarnock v St Johnstone and Ross County v Partick Th.

The Music Match

A late-night party featuring wall-to-wall favourites.

A late-night party featuring wall-to-wall favourites, from sure-fire floor-fillers to classic party tracks and essential love songs to start the weekend

The Music Match: Michelle McManus

Michelle McManus

BBC Radio Scotland - The Music Match, Michelle McManus

Scottish entertainer Michelle McManus introduces her choice of music and lively chat.

A weekly music match-up of guest presenters and their favourite tracks. Tonight Scottish entertainer Michelle McManus introduces her choice of music and lively chat.

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