Programme Index

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 15^th Dec 2009, 13:15 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Tue 15^th Dec 2009, 13:15 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Join Clare English as she looks at the origins of Christmas, discusses traditional festive ghost stories and reviews the BBC's latest version of The Turn of the Screw.

The Radio Café

23/02/2010

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 23^rd Feb 2010, 13:15 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Tue 23^rd Feb 2010, 13:15 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Clare English finds out what will be the collectable items of the future.

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24/02/2010

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 24^th Feb 2010, 13:15 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Wed 24^th Feb 2010, 13:15 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Janice Forsyth speaks to the writing duo behind new BBC Scotland comedy Burnistoun.

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20/01/2010

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 20^th Jan 2010, 13:15 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Wed 20^th Jan 2010, 13:15 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Rab C Nesbitt returns to the small screen this January, and Janice Forsyth goes behind the scenes with Gregor Fisher, Elaine C Smith, producer Colin Gilbert and writer Ian Pattison.

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16/12/2009

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 16^th Dec 2009, 13:15 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Wed 16^th Dec 2009, 13:15 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

From a 15th century Venetian palazzo to Dundee's Contemporary Arts Centre, artist Martin Boyce tells Janice Forsyth how he conceived his exhibition for two very different venues.

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23/03/2010

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 23^rd Mar 2010, 13:15 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Tue 23^rd Mar 2010, 13:15 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

The Radio Cafe takes a look at artist Jack Vettriano's first exhibition in four years, titled Days of Wine and Roses.

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26/01/2010

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 26^th Jan 2010, 13:15 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Tue 26^th Jan 2010, 13:15 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Clare English continues the History of the World project with the story behind Marianne's trunk.

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27/01/2010

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 27^th Jan 2010, 13:15 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Wed 27^th Jan 2010, 13:15 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Janice Forsyth talks to award-winning playwright Douglas Maxwell about his latest play Promises, Promises, which tells the harrowing story of a Somalian schoolgirl.

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03/11/2009

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 3^rd Nov 2009, 13:15 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Tue 3^rd Nov 2009, 13:15 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Clare English examines the relationship between parents, children and music, and is joined by sound artist Bill Thompson, composer Stephen Deazley and critic Jane Graham.

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The Radio Café

09/03/2010

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 9^th Mar 2010, 13:15 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Tue 9^th Mar 2010, 13:15 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Provocative discussions, inspiring guests and news about trends, fashion, music, theatre and art with Clare English.

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10/03/2010

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 10^th Mar 2010, 13:15 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Wed 10^th Mar 2010, 13:15 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Ever the professional, veteran broadcaster and musician Jimmie MacGregor makes time on his 80th birthday for a chat with Janice Forsyth about his celebrated career.

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29/12/2009

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 29^th Dec 2009, 13:15 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Tue 29^th Dec 2009, 13:15 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Janice Forsyth talks to Donald Runnicles, the new chief conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, about his Edinburgh childhood and his early musical influences.

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30/12/2009

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 30^th Dec 2009, 13:15 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Wed 30^th Dec 2009, 13:15 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Stuart Kelly talks to China Mieville about his book The City and the City at the Edinburgh Book Festival. Mieville also answers questions from his fans in the audience.

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22/12/2009

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 22^nd Dec 2009, 13:15 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Tue 22^nd Dec 2009, 13:15 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Claire English reviews the life of animator Oliver Postgate, we visit Lacock Village, setting for Cranford and we look at the creative talent making an impact in 2009.

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23/12/2009

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 23^rd Dec 2009, 13:15 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Wed 23^rd Dec 2009, 13:15 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Chris Kane is joined by James Lavery and Anne Ellis to consider Scotland's love affair with pantomime and Sue Lawrence suggests alternatives for your Christmas menu.

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02/02/2010

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 2^nd Feb 2010, 13:15 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Tue 2^nd Feb 2010, 13:15 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Clare finds out about the rise of tea culture.

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03/02/2010

Duration: 50 minutes

First broadcast: Wed 3^rd Feb 2010, 13:15 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Wed 3^rd Feb 2010, 13:15 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Janice Forsyth talks to a-ha's Magne Furuholmen about his parallel career as a visual artist.

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15/09/2009

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 15^th Sep 2009, 13:15 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Tue 15^th Sep 2009, 13:15 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Provocative discussions, inspiring guests and news about trends, fashion, music, theatre and art with Clare English.

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01/09/2009

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 1^st Sep 2009, 13:15 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Tue 1^st Sep 2009, 13:15 on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Provocative discussions, inspiring guests and news about trends, fashion, music, theatre and art with Clare English.

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Michael Palin

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: Tue 14^th Jul 2009, 13:15 on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: Tue 22^nd Jun 2010, 13:30 on BBC Radio Scotland MW

Former Python Michael Palin entertains the audience at the 2009 Borders Book Festival. Show more

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