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Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

It's ladies' week on the Zone as we hear the fascinating life story of Scottish singer Ella Logan and find out about the musical tastes of actress Dawn Steele. Show more

Duration: 5 hours

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Tom Morton introduces a Musical Genes special, featuring Maurice Gibb, Martyn Bennett, Dean Martin, Woody Guthrie, and Leonard Bernstein. Show more

Arts, Classical and Jazz Zone

James MacMillan at 50

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland MWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland MW

Elizabeth Clark mines the archives to look back on the career so far of Scottish composer James MacMillan who celebrated his 50th birthday this year. Show more

Arts, Classical and Jazz Zone

Singer and Song Special

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Paul English tells the story of Emma Curran, a student nurse from Glasgow who is releasing her debut album after catching the attention of Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody in New York. Show more

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland MWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland MW

Pauline McLean introduces the best of arts, classical and jazz programmes from the past year including Donald Runnicles conducting the BBC SSO, Christopher Brookmyre, Martin Taylor and Alan Grant. Show more

Arts, Classical and Jazz Zone

Janice at the Movies

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Janice Forsyth is at the movies with a selection of cinematic programmes including a look at some famous cinematic locations and an exploration of some comedy film soundtracks.

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

John Cavanagh revisits some of his many programmes about great songs. He has the stories behind the iconic songs Brother, Can You Spare A Dime and Let It Be. Show more

Arts, Classical and Jazz Zone

Great Singers and Songs

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Stephen Duffy shines the spotlight on some great singers and songs, including the story of Somewhere Over The Rainbow and an edition of Up Front featuring the great Jimmy Rushing. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland MWLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands

Penny Junor introduces a Fame in the Family special, featuring the daughter of the man behind the Muppets, Jim Henson, and Arlo Guthrie talking about his famous dad Woody Guthrie. Show more