The Scottish author tells Stuart Cosgrove about literary secrets and nurturing a love of books with only a phone book at home. From September 2010. Show more
A Sunday morning act of worship.
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Cathy MacDonald shares your greetings and plays music to warm the heart and tap the toes to.
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An intelligent and fun start to the day with Pauline Maclean sitting in for Sally Magnusson. Pauline previews the papal visit and looks at what it hopes to achieve. Show more
Shereen Nanjiani and her panel of news addicts review the papers and discuss the week's stories. Her special guest is John Byrne, creator of Tutti Frutti. Show more
Graham Stewart asks Sky's chief executive why the broadcaster is in such rude health, and we find out how bosses should groom their successors. Show more
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Gardening phone-in from Aberdeen with horticultural advice and practical tips from gardening experts.
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Robbie Shepherd brings to you the very best of traditional music and song, featuring music from Tom Orr and his band plus Robbie's day trip to Buckie in the Reel Blend Archive. Show more
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Comedian Alexei Sayle and writer Jackie Kay compare their experiences of growing up with communist parents. Show more
Janice Forsyth with the unmissable weekly film programme. Janice reviews Stephen Frears' adaptation of Posy Simmonds' Guardian comic strip Tamara Drewe.
Donal MacIntyre speaks to investigative journalists about the stories of their careers. Neil MacKay explains how he exposed the IRA double agent codenamed Stakeknife. Show more
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Jamie MacDougall presents highlights from the last night of the Proms in Dundee, featuring Lesley Garett, Paul Galbraith and Nicola Benedetti.
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Gary West presents further performances from the Northern Meeting piping contest in Inverness, including Niall Stewart in the Gold Medal and Stuart Liddell in the Clasp.
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Stephen Duffy presents a special On the Telly edition exploring how jazz music has featured on the small screen. Show more
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Mary Ann presents a world music show with a uniquely Scottish perspective, featuring live music and chat from local and international artists.
BBC Radio Scotland joins BBC Radio 5 live.