On the phone-in, Stephen asks - When’s the right time to retire? Also on the show, Mock the Week favourite Angela Barnes, Basil Bush, and back-to-school prep. Show more
News updates from Scotland and beyond, plus all your lunchtime sport, travel and weather.
Breaking the News
Edinburgh Festival Special: Sophie Duker, Jim Smith, Val McDermid & Andrew Maxwell
28 minutes
on BBC Radio Scotland Extra
Des and the panel at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe discuss the energy bill crisis, Scottish exam results, Serena Williams and optimism.
The Afternoon Show
Live from the Edinburgh Festivals with Simon Brodkin, Denise Mina and music from Walt Disco
1 hour, 55 minutes
on BBC Radio Scotland Extra
Nicola is live from the Edinburgh Festivals, with guests including writer Denise Mina, comedians Simon Brodkin and Sarah Keyworth, and live music from Walt Disco and Disco Mary. Show more
Phoebe and Shereen have been allowed out of the studio - they're at the Edinburgh Festival hosting live music from BBC Introducing favourites Uninvited, LOVE SICK and WUKASA.
Ashley and Silent Paul want to hear from listeners about the quirks of partners and best friends and in the Hollywood Swingers feature, actor Bradley Cooper is in the spotlight. Show more
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