Second of two programmes following Phil Cunningham's dream of composing a new piece of music for the bagpipes. Phil takes a closer look at the bagpipes of his homeland. Show more
Hogmanay
2016 - Live
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HD
See out the old and welcome in the new with Jackie Bird, Carol Kirkwood and musical guests including Phil Cunningham and Aly Bain, Hue and Cry, Amy Macdonald and RURA. Show more
Phil Cunningham explores the musical connections between Scotland, Ulster and America. This first episode includes performances from Paul Brady and Rhiannon Giddens. Show more
Hogmanay
2017 - Live
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland
Jackie Bird presents festivities live from the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow, while Roddy Hart presents live coverage of the celebrations from Edinburgh. Show more
Hogmanay
2018 - Live
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland
Jackie Bird presents festivities live from the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow, while Bryan Burnett presents live coverage of the celebrations from Edinburgh. Show more
Scotland's Music with Phil Cunningham
Episode 1: Pride and Passion
59 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Documentary series telling the story of Scottish music from its roots to the present day. Phil Cunningham meets the Proclaimers, Dick Gaughan and Barbara Dickson. Show more
Scotland's Music with Phil Cunningham
Episode 3: Toil and Struggle
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Phil Cunningham finds out how traditional industries have inspired great folk songs. Includes Capercaillie, Sheena Wellington, Archie Fisher and Martin Taylor. Show more
Scotland's Music with Phil Cunningham
Episode 4: Heaven and Earth
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Documentary series telling the history of Scotland's music. A look at how spirituality has inspired some of Scotland's most heavenly compositions. Show more
Documentary series exploring the history of Scotland's music. Phil Cunningham meets Paolo Nutini and Dougie MacLean to discuss why music and celebration are so naturally linked. Show more
Scotland's Music with Phil Cunningham
Episode 6: Home and Away
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four
Documentary series exploring the history of Scotland's music. Phil Cunningham meets Rosanne Cash, Natalie McMaster and Alison Brown to discuss Scottish music abroad. Show more
Musical highlights from the Blas 2010 concert in Stontian. On stage are Phil Cunningham, Aly Bain and Margaret MacLellan. Show more
Jackie Bird and Phil Cunningham celebrate Hogmanay with traditional and contemporary singers and the midnight fireworks display over Edinburgh Castle. Show more
Justin Currie, founder member of Del Amitri, talks to Phil Cunningham about his career in music and picks five songs that are special to him. Show more
Sandi Thom's hit song I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair) launched her career. She tells Phil Cunningham about her musical influences and five favorite songs. Show more
The World Accordion to Phil
06/05/2011
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC HD
To celebrate World Accordion Day, Scots accordionist Phil Cunningham presents musical highlights from his round-the-world trip. Show more
My Life in Five Songs
Judy Collins
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio OrkneyLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra
American singer Judy Collins chats to Phil Cunningham about her career and chooses some of her favourite songs. From May 2011. Show more
Ceol bho Na Trads le Phil Cunningham. Musical highlights from Na Trads 2010 featuring Phil Cunningham playing 'The Hut on Staffin Island'.
Ceol bho Na Trads le Sheila Stewart. Musical highlights from Na Trads 2010 featuring Sheila Stewart singing 'Betsy Belle'.
Jackie Bird hosts this year's showcase of musical talent, including Aly Bain, Admiral Fallow and Breabach. Featuring a tribute to Gerry Rafferty from Rab Noakes and Emma Pollock. Show more
In the first of two programmes, Phil Cunningham uncovers bagpipe traditions across Europe and finds out how bagpipes have had to fight for survival. Show more