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A History of Scottish Literature
Episode 3: The Solace of Mankind
28 minutes
on BBC Radio Scotland MW
Billy Kay traces Scottish literature from its origins to the present. He explores the influence of ballads and folk tales in the 17th century and the 18th-century literary revival. Show more
An act of worship with Rev Johnston McKay. Show more
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Astronomer and astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell, the new president of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, talks about working in the male-dominated world of science. Show more
Discussing the big issues of the week and taking a look at the Sunday papers.
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Laura Maciver takes a look at the burgeoning gin industry, talking to distillers and craft gin producers in Scotland, which makes 70 per cent of the gin made in the UK. Show more
Three people talk about the impact of suddenly becoming the primary carer for a family member. Iona Shanks, who cares for her mother, shares her story. Show more
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Join Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith for the latest outdoor activities from Shetland to the Borders, including the Crieff and Strathearn Drovers' Tryst Walking Festival. Show more
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Cook and author Madhur Jaffrey shares vegetarian curry ideas and chef Tony Singh explains how to turn an everyday dish into a taste sensation. Show more
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Robbie Shepherd presents the best in traditional music and song, including a session from The 60's Bairns, who have line-up that is a who's who of the Scottish dance music world. Show more
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Stuart Cosgrove sits in for Janice Forsyth and is joined by Adam Cohen, plus director Elaine Constantine talks about the film Northern Soul. Show more
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Bruce MacGregor is joined by Donald Shaw for the very latest on Celtic Connections 2015, plus he chats to Martyn Bennett Prize-winner James Lindsay. Show more
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Craig Sutherland from Crieff makes his Pipeline debut, featuring a performance of the pibroch The Lament for Donald of Laggan.
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Another Country with Ricky Ross
Townes Van Zandt and Shawn Colvin
1 hour, 55 minutes
on BBC Radio Scotland Extra
Another chance to hear Ricky Ross present a tribute to Townes Van Zandt on the 70th anniversary of his birth, plus an extended interview with singer-songwriter Shawn Colvin.
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Tom Morton plays pop and rock including tracks featuring Berry Gordy Jr and his son Redfoo in We Are Family and the Paramours in Going Straight. Show more
BBC Radio Scotland joins BBC Radio 5 live.
