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Transatlantic Sessions

Series 6

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Music show. Phil Cunningham joins the fun, and music co-directors Jerry Douglas and Aly Bain are also to the fore, along with Mike McGoldrick on pipes and whistles. Show more

Transatlantic Sessions

Series 6

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

The gathering of folk musicians sees John Doyle perform emigrant song Liberty's Sweet Shore, while Allan MacDonald closes proceedings with one of his inimitable pipe sets. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Douglas Eadie
Music Director:
Aly Bain
Music Director:
Jerry Douglas
Performer:
Allan MacDonald
Performer:
Andy Irvine
Performer:
Aoife O'Donovan
Performer:
Cara Dillon
Performer:
Danny Thompson
Performer:
Donal Lunny
Performer:
Donald Shaw
Performer:
Ewan McLennan
Performer:
John Doyle
Performer:
John McCusker
Performer:
Julie Fowlis
Performer:
Karen Matheson
Performer:
Matheu Watson
Performer:
Phil Cunningham
Performer:
Russ Barenberg
Performer:
Sam Lakeman
Performer:
Tim O'Brien

Transatlantic Sessions

Series 6

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

With Karen Matheson, Maura O'Connell, Aoife O'Donovan, Tim O'Brien and Andy Irvine backed by Aly, Jerry and Mike McGoldrick, Donald Shaw, Danny Thompson and James Mackintosh. Show more

Contributors

Producer:
Douglas Eadie
Music Director:
Aly Bain
Music Director:
Jerry Douglas
Performer:
Allan MacDonald
Performer:
Andy Irvine
Performer:
Aoife O'Donovan
Performer:
Cara Dillon
Performer:
Danny Thompson
Performer:
Donal Lunny
Performer:
Donald Shaw
Performer:
John Doyle
Performer:
John McCusker
Performer:
Julie Fowlis
Performer:
Karen Matheson
Performer:
Matheu Watson
Performer:
Phil Cunningham
Performer:
Russ Barenberg
Performer:
Teddy Thompson
Performer:
Tim O'Brien
Performer:
Maura O'Connell

Duration: 1 hour, 36 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC ALBALatest broadcast: on BBC ALBA HD

Available for 9 months

Drama in which the fragile balance of human relationships in a remote Scottish island community is reflected in two very different love stories. Show more

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Transatlantic Sessions

Series 6

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Established favourites Karen Matheson, Cara Dillon and Andy Irvine feature along with newcomers such as Boston's Aoife O'Donovan, Teddy Thompson and Ewan McLennan. Show more

Transatlantic Sessions

Series 6

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Music show featuring Virginian Mary Chapin Carpenter, Maura O'Connell from County Clare in Ireland and Hebridean Julie Fowlis. Tim O'Brien adds some Appalachian bitter-sweet. Show more

Transatlantic Sessions

Series 6

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Music show featuring the deftly delicate guitar of Russ Barenberg, one of the Sessions' 'founding fathers', and John McCusker's rollicking fiddle. Show more

Transatlantic Sessions

Series 4

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Folk musicians come together in what have been called 'the greatest backporch shows ever'. Highlights include songs by James Taylor, Julie Fowlis and Dan Tyminski. Show more

Transatlantic Sessions

Series 4

Episode 2

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Folk musicians come together in what have been called 'the greatest backporch shows ever'. With Martha Wainwright, Mairead ni Mhaonaigh, Karen Matheson and James Taylor. Show more

Transatlantic Sessions

Series 4

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Folk musicians come together in what have been called 'the greatest backporch shows ever'. With Rosanne Cash, Emily Smith, and Irish duo Mike McGoldrick and Dezi Donnelly. Show more

Transatlantic Sessions

Series 4

Episode 4

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Folk musicians come together in what have been called 'the greatest backporch shows ever'. Featuring Alison Moorer, Karen Casey, Dan Tyminski, Liam O'Maonlai and Stuart Duncan. Show more

Transatlantic Sessions

Series 4

Episode 5

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Folk musicians come together in what have been called 'the greatest backporch shows ever'. Highlights include the classic Carrickfergus sung by American star Alison Moorer. Show more

Transatlantic Sessions

Series 4

Episode 6

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Folk musicians come together in what have been called 'the greatest backporch shows ever'. Featuring James Taylor, Karen Matheson, Rosanne Cash, Julie Fowlis and Liam O'Maonlai. Show more

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Available for 11 months

A programme celebrating the centenary of Norman MacCaig's birth. Anecdotes, tributes and readings from friends and fellow poets - including Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney. Show more

Contributors

Participant:
Billy Connolly
Participant:
Aly Bain
Participant:
Seamus Heaney
Participant:
Jackie Kay
Participant:
Liz Lochhead
Producer:
Douglas Eadie

Transatlantic Sessions

Series 3

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Folk musicians come together to make music in what have been called 'the greatest backporch shows ever'. This edition features Paul Brady, Karen Matheson and Joan Osborne. Show more

River City

30/09/2008

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland

Ruth struggles to cope as baby Rossi arrives home from the hospital. While Shieldinch welcomes its newest resident, time is up for another as Mary chases Zoe out of town. Show more

Contributors

Amber Murdoch:
Lorna Anderson
Derek Henderson:
Gordon McCorkell
Eileen Donachie:
Deirdre Davis
Ewan Murdoch:
Chris Brazier
Gina Buchanan:
Libby McArthur
Joanne Rossi:
Lisa Gardner
Lenny Murdoch:
Frank Gallagher
Lydia Murdoch:
Jacqueline Leonard
Malcolm Hamilton:
Johnny Beattie
Writer:
Marc Pye