Michelle hears of family traditions that make Christmas meaningful.
A father ensures his small son's memories are warmer than his own, and Michelle reminisces with her parents. Show more

Endurance cyclist Lee Craigie jumps on her bike, Jimmy, in search of a few lessons in how to live a richer, happier and healthier life. Show more

From delicate ice crystal formation in the upper atmosphere to ancient polar ice cores that hold our climate history. Pennie Latin explores the science of snow and ice. Show more

4 Extra Debut. The name is Isaev, Maxim Maximovich Isaev. Miles Jupp uncovers the Russian superspy dubbed the “Soviet James Bond”. From 2014. Show more

Could 007 have been invented by a woman novelist before Ian Fleming published "Casino Royale"? With Miles Jupp. From 2006. Show more

Singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan shares the stories behind his songs, performs extracts from some of his biggest hits and talks about the songwriters who influenced him.

Join Bryan Burnett for a live show this Christmas morning - whether you are in the car, in the kitchen or settling in for a quiet day, get in touch with the songs you want to hear.

Billy Differ hosts a Christmas panto quiz with two teams of stars in battle with questions and improv party pieces. Michelle McManus and Tom Urie are team captains. 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

Wands at the ready as actor Sean Biggerstaff explores Edinburgh’s wizarding underworld and find out why the city has become a Mecca for Harry Potter fans. Show more

Highlights of 2018 including Janice Forsyth talking to Rod Stewart, Kylie Minogue and Rick Astley and Grant Stott with Irvine Welsh, KT Tunstall, Gary Numan and Nile Rodgers. Show more

BBC Radio Scotland bulletin and The Queen's Christmas message to the United Kingdom.

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra perform some of the greatest film music ever. Show more

In 1987 Shane McGowan and Jem Finer penned the Pogues hit Fairytale of New York. John Cavanagh delves into the remarkable story behind this classic Christmas song. Show more

Vic Galloway celebrates the story of Scotland's pop music. He has interviews with Clare Grogan, Jim Kerr, KT Tunstall, Alan Gorrie, The Proclaimers and a lot more. Show more

Seonaid Aitken is joined by pianist Richard Michael for a special Jazz Nights Christmas to perform some festive classics.

Ricky Ross showcases his favourite music of the year as played on Another Country, a guide to the best Americana and Country releases of 2018.

Roddy presents a rundown of the best releases of 2018, culminating in the announcement of the Roddy Hart Show Record of Note 2018.

BBC Radio Scotland joins BBC Radio 5 live.