Scotland carried out five times more executions per capita for witchcraft than the European average. Helped by our expert historians, Susan Morrison and Louise Yeoman ask why? Show more
Moorov is a unique name cited in Scottish courts every day. To find out why, Denise uncovers a #MeToo story of sexual harassment in the workplace in 1920's Glasgow. Show more
John Beattie learns more of the Scotsman who gave the world its first television pictures to discover what fired his imagination and uncovers a secret life behind the public image.
Ten pupils from Bathgate Academy embark on the opportunity of a lifetime as they become part of an Arctic expedition to Greenland, led by The Polar Academy founder Craig Mathieson. Show more
The second programme following ten pupils from Bathgate Academy who embark on the opportunity of a lifetime as they become part of an Arctic Expedition to East Greenland. Show more
Opera singer Andrea Baker examines the life of Paul Robeson and explores the unique bond he forged with the Scottish mining communities.
Our Lives with Michelle McManus
The Best of Our Lives with Michelle McManus
28 minutes
on BBC Radio Scotland FM
Join Michelle McManus and curl up with a cuppa and enjoy an energetic mix of elephants, bears, drag queens and love in this mash up of cracking music and inspirational stories. Show more
In the trip of a lifetime, Edi Stark joins Glaswegian entrepreneur Amar Latif, ‘the blind man who wants to show you the world’ on a journey to Myanmar.
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Davie Scott meets Frank, John and Paul of the Trashcan Sinatras and hears about the making of their 4th album Weightlifting. Show more
Mark Stephen chats to Scotland's pioneering female footballers whose determination, passion and talent changed the face of the women's game forever. Show more
Chris meets writer and author Neil Forsyth about the creation of Dundee comedy legend Bob Servant and Shetlander comedian Marjolein Robertson about Highlands and Islands comedy. Show more
Great music and a look ahead to TV in 2021. Show more
An update on the coronavirus pandemic.
Marking the centenary of Joan Eardley's birth and our new single of the week. Show more
Breaking down the day's talking points with comment and opinion, plus sport, travel and weather.
Joan Armatrading shares the stories from her career that spans almost 50 years featuring songs such as Love And Affection, Willow, I'm Lucky, Down To Zero and Me Myself I. Show more
It’s a new year and a new week so we are after everything “new” tonight. From The Brand New Heavies to a Brand New Key it's artists and songtitles with the word “new”
Phoebe IH and Shereen Cutkelvin are in charge this week as they spin some fantastic new and classic alternative records.
End the day in the company of the songwriting masters of country, folk, blues, soul and rock 'n' roll.
BBC Radio Scotland joins BBC Radio 5 live.
