Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

All your weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Sunday evening at 7.

Extended highlights of Aberdeen v Rangers and Hibernian v Dundee.

Threatened by the march of modern technology, it takes all of Para’s cunning, plus the help of a large beached whale, to keep him and his disaster-prone crew in steady employment.

Kirsty Wark navigates the devolution era and reveals what happens when women take the lead, from the shattering of the highest glass ceilings to the toxic social media backlash.

In the second of this double-bill, a trip to the cinema ends up creating a mystery for Jack and Victor and the gang. Meanwhile Boabby has discovered internet dating and encourages Winston to try it too.

From McEwans' Chinheads to Tennent's Caledonia and from Hamlet's famous Baldy Man to Knorrs 'Pea and ham, from a chicken?', Scotland's favourite ads have firmly fixed themselves into our collective memory. In this fun yet revealing series, Jack Docherty will lift the Scott's Porridge man's kilt and explore the nation's favourite adverts. Joining him on this entertaining delve through the advertising archives will be some of Scotland's funniest and most familiar faces.

Spoof documentary series following the fictional Scottish police force as it keeps Scotland safe. In this episode, the comedy coppers must help a hungover high-heeled harridan in a hedge, find a felon in fancy dress and guard gig-goers going to a great gig. Meanwhile, the chief commissioner launches a logo live on BBC Radio Scotland.

Criminologist David Wilson examines Scotland’s dark history with spree and mass killings and tries to find motives behind these truly heinous and unprovoked attacks.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

In Fife, Andy and Jo prepare to compete at one of the biggest highlights in the farming calendar, the Royal Highland Show. The event holds a special place in their hearts, as it's where they first met, but this year it's all about who can win the first rosette. In Caithness, it’s shearing time for Sally and champion shearer Helga. Friends of old, the two women have competed together in New Zealand. Things are a lot trickier now with children in the mix as they wrestle sheep while trying to keep the kids amused. At Hillhead Farm, the first event of the season is imminent. The whole family pitches in to get the marquee up and the event site finished, and a decision has been made that will affect Ben’s future on the farm.

Brian and Lizzie launch a competition between Beechgrove presenters to see who can create the most successful vegetable plot of the season. Lizzie plans and plants the veg border that she will have judged at the end of the series. She also revisits the potager garden that she planted last year. A potager garden is one that is both attractive and productive, and Lizzie reviews what worked last year and what needs to be done to the area this season. Brian explains how to start and make your own compost, a great way to garden sustainably while also keeping costs down. Another way to help the ecosystem in your garden is to use fallen branches and cuttings to build a deadwood hedge. These hedges create a great habitat for many kinds of wildlife in your garden, from pollinators to hedgehogs, and Brian and Lizzie demonstrate how to make one on your own plot. The pair also start one of the year’s big Beechgrove projects: a sitooterie. A sitooterie is somewhere to sit outside, and for many gardeners, creating a great area to enjoy a summer’s evening is exactly what they want from their plot.

The team are in the Borders for a special episode. Dougie explores the border itself, stopping off at the town that has changed hands between the Scots and English no less than 13 times. He also visits the field that was won for Scotland in a primitive rugby game. Cammy finds out about the hardy sheep breed that made the area wealthy and is named after the local hills. Meanwhile, Anne discovers what it takes to keep rural retailers alive, and Arlene is at the grand house with a complicated history and that is now coming to terms with its past.

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Jane Lewis presents highlights from the weekend's fixtures in the SWPL.

Travelling to Arran and Holy Isle, Ben Fogle learns how they’re a haven for diverse faiths and beliefs, makes Jewish challah bread and visits a Buddhist peace centre.

Lena Zavaroni was a child superstar, barnstorming the charts, sharing the stage with Sinatra and performing for the US president, all before her 11th birthday. But her light was dimmed too soon by a battle with anorexia. Told from the perspective of her 84-year-old father, Victor, this poignant story reflects on parental regret as he seeks peace with his daughter's untimely fate.

As his suspicions intensify, a delusional Lenny cuts off an essential lifeline. Meanwhile, Mikey’s elation over a successful birthday bash for Gillian is short-lived. Elsewhere, Sam has a surprise of his own planned for Caitlin, and Harry’s head is turned by a Shieldinch newcomer.

From McEwans' Chinheads to Tennent's Caledonia and from Hamlet's famous Baldy Man to Knorrs 'Pea and ham, from a chicken?', Scotland's favourite ads have firmly fixed themselves into our collective memory. In this fun yet revealing series, Jack Docherty will lift the Scott's Porridge man's kilt and explore the nation's favourite adverts. Joining him on this entertaining delve through the advertising archives will be some of Scotland's funniest and most familiar faces.

Another chance to see some of the best bits from comedy sketch show Chewin' the Fat.

Rewind back to 2000 for the news, events and stories that kicked off a year to remember. It’s the year the world celebrates a new millennium, Judith Keppel celebrates winning £1m on Who Wants to Be A Millionaire and Madonna and Guy Ritchie celebrate getting married at Skibo Castle. The Pan Am Flight 103 bombing trial opens at a Scottish court in the Netherlands, while tragedy strikes as the first minister Donald Dewar dies suddenly. In sport, the first Six Nations Championship is held and Martin O'Neill is appointed manager of Celtic, replacing John Barnes. Musically, it’s a great year for Scottish band Travis, who scoop Best Album and Best Group at the Brits, but Christmas number one goes to Bob the Builder. Relive the memorable moments of the year that started the millennium and rewind to 2000.

Edinburgh-based embroiderer Tzipporah Johnston has always used her artwork as a means of communicating a message that is important to her. Her latest project, the Beerometer, charts the decline of Britain’s bee population from 1920 onwards in three separate intricately embroidered works, focusing particularly on the shrinking diversity of bumblebee species due to habitat destruction and climate change. Her bees will form part of a triptych; three embroidery hoops mapping bee species diversity in 1920, 2020 and a grim prediction for 2120.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.

When a violent burglar ties up a homeowner in Dunfermline, it would take a team of dedicated officers two and a half years before they could finally catch him. And how a body builder in Falkirk was selling diet pills despite knowing they could be fatal.

Ardrossan port staff deal with delays, while the Oban pier team face a charity challenge that has them gagging. Meanwhile, it’s the first day of school for an island schoolboy.

A young woman has been thrown off a horse near Dunbar, and the Special Operations Response Team are 40 minutes away when they get the call. Speed is of the essence, as the weather is awful, and their patient is lying in a field. Two paramedics are called to a car park in Perth, where a man has been discovered lying unconscious by a member of the public. He has taken some illegal drugs and is close to death, so the medics administer fast-acting drugs that should combat the effects of the overdose. However, when the man doesn’t respond, the medics have to race to stabilise him and get him to hospital as soon as possible. The air ambulance brings a sick eight-year-old from Campbeltown to the Children’s hospital in Glasgow. The girl is suffering from suspected appendicitis, and the trip brings back sad memories of a similar medical emergency for her father. Meanwhile, in Perth, there are two people in the River Tay who are in need of rescue.

A Storyville documentary that tells the untold story of a seemingly ordinary Englishman who spent more than 40 years as a mercenary, fighting other people’s wars for money. Basingstoke-based Dave Tompkins was a petty thief who craved adventure. His career as an international mercenary began in Africa and took him all over the world - to Afghanistan, Croatia and later to Colombia, where he led a team commissioned to assassinate notorious Columbian drug lord Pablo Escobar. In Dogs of War, Dave tells his extraordinary story.

Burnistoun returns for a third series and expect even more weird and wonderful characters as the net is cast ever wider to expose the comic goings on in the, thankfully fictitious, Scottish town Burnistoun. In episode one, we pop into a trendy coffee shop that has an original way of serving a cappuccino, the proprietor of a business specialising in wooden pallets gives us his idea of a sophisticated sales pitch in a specially made TV ad, and a high street boutique delivers questionable sartorial advice to a confused punter. One of Burnistoun's youngest inhabitants escapes punishment for being late for school thanks to an inventive note from his dad, while a lecturer from Burnistoun University instructs us in the proper snide looks for different occasions. And while one Burnistoun punter walks round the world, another doesn't even make it across town because of his argumentative satnav. Returning characters include 'quality polis' McGregor and Toshan who misuse a breathalyser, Jolly Boy John with another YouTube-style clip from his bedroom, and pals Peter and Scott fighting over Twitter.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.

How former healthcare workers who were unlawfully drugging patients on a hospital stroke ward, and then bragging about it, were finally caught thanks to a determined detective. And the dramatic arrest of the man responsible for stabbing a doctor on his doorstep.

Lured by a gypsy's prophecy of Spanish gold from a wrecked galleon, the crew embarks on a hunt for the treasure - with literally explosive consequences.

The Beechgrove team serve up some gardening pearls of wisdom.

Hunting down the fraudsters lurking in the shadows of Scotland’s £7 billion whisky industry, reporter Sam Poling goes undercover to investigate organised crime’s latest money spinner: cask whisky investment. Sam meets people duped by the criminals into handing over, and losing, all of their savings, and she goes on the trail of the missing millions. She uncovers an international criminal network, confronting those at the heart of it through secretly filming a convicted con artist and tracking down a shady businessman with a dark past.

A panicked Mikey is forced to act when Jonathon shares a misinformed theory about Christmas. Elsewhere, Carly is deflated when her job news doesn’t get the reaction she expected from Tommy, and Conor feels uneasy with the expectations of parenthood.

The crystal-clear ocean waters and impressive beaches of Mull and Iona are the backdrop for Jules and Greg’s emotional series finale.

Spoof documentary series following the fictional Scottish police force as it keeps Scotland safe. In this episode, the comedy coppers must help a hungover high-heeled harridan in a hedge, find a felon in fancy dress and guard gig-goers going to a great gig. Meanwhile, the chief commissioner launches a logo live on BBC Radio Scotland.

Criminologist David Wilson investigates the tragic cases of family annihilation, the rare and shocking phenomenon where a parent kills their own children.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.

Des Clarke tunes up his vocal chords with BBC Scotland Weather presenter and former opera singer Judith Ralston. Judith sends Des on a journey to help him find his voice with Susan Boyle’s vocal coach, an acapella choir and a former X-Factor contestant - but can Judith get Des up to the standard to be able to perform one of the biggest songs of recent years live on TV? Or will Des’s dulcet tones have the nation reaching for the mute button.

There is plenty of productive gardening at Beechgrove, with fruit, onions and potatoes all on the menu. George Anderson and Calum Clunie are potting the onions and shallots that Calum sowed in December, and Calum starts work on his plot for the Beechgrove veg-growing competition. George is in the fruit cage demonstrating what and how to prune at this time of year, and he also starts his small-space garden for growers with big ambition but little room to plant. There is a visit to Glasgow house with a stunning collection of house plants, plus tips and handy hints on indoor growing. Calum reports from Kelso’s Potato Day - a shopping opportunity to choose from dozens of varieties of potatoes and select a variety that suits your own growing conditions and taste preferences. There is also a look ahead to Easter weekend, one of the busiest times of year for plant shopping.

Dougie is in the heart of Sutherland to meet a woman who discovered the crofting life in her 20s. She is now passing on what she learned, teaching the next generation of crofters and farmers. Meanwhile, Cammy is at home on his new farm to prepare for the arrival of a shorthorn cattle herd as they make the journey down from Tain. As arable farmers across Scotland start sowing, Arlene is in the Borders to follow the progress of one field through the seasons. She finds out why farmers are choosing direct drilling instead of ploughing. Elsewhere, Rosie is in the fields of Angus to see sugar beet being harvested. The crop is then fed into anaerobic digesters to produce methane gas. And Anne is near Blairgowrie for a white-knuckle ride around the countryside with a pack of huskies.

When Agnes's family starts making comments about her weight, she decides to go on a diet and quickly discovers just how difficult it is to overcome her craving for fish and chips. Cathy brings her new, older man home. He is a psychiatrist and seems much more interested in Agnes than in Cathy. Meanwhile, Rory has a professional dilemma when he discovers some illegal drugs at work.

When Cathy and Colin's house is burgled, Cathy goes into meltdown. Beth and Eric find themselves cast as laundress and chief suspect.

A young woman has been thrown off a horse near Dunbar, and the Special Operations Response Team are 40 minutes away when they get the call. Speed is of the essence, as the weather is awful, and their patient is lying in a field. Two paramedics are called to a car park in Perth, where a man has been discovered lying unconscious by a member of the public. He has taken some illegal drugs and is close to death, so the medics administer fast-acting drugs that should combat the effects of the overdose. However, when the man doesn’t respond, the medics have to race to stabilise him and get him to hospital as soon as possible. The air ambulance brings a sick eight-year-old from Campbeltown to the Children’s hospital in Glasgow. The girl is suffering from suspected appendicitis, and the trip brings back sad memories of a similar medical emergency for her father. Meanwhile, in Perth, there are two people in the River Tay who are in need of rescue.

Comedy sketch show written and performed by Iain Connell and Robert Florence, and set in the weird, wonderful and quirkily fictitious town of Burnistoun. Local entrepreneur Alex Ciderson demonstrates his new invention, a pie scarer. Paul and Walter, the squabbling siblings in the ice-cream van, celebrate their dead mother's birthday with rival birthday cakes, and pub singer Ronnie Dreech delivers a literally explosive set. Meanwhile, a young man's chat-up routines are continually foiled as he swallows a succession of insects, cheeky 12-year-old boys Marky and Rosso set out to embarrass a family friend, and McGregor and Toshan - Burnistoun's quality police - have a new take on tackling the problem of teenage delinquency. The horrific consequences of consuming a ready meal that's 400 years past its use-by date are exposed, home time travel kits become a hit for fun-loving couples, and a young millionaire's encounter with his former schoolteacher proves a revelation. Burnistoun stars Iain Connell and Robert Florence with Kirsty Strain, Allan Miller, Richard Rankin, Louise Stewart and Gerry McLaughlin.

From McEwans' Chinheads to Tennent's Caledonia and from Hamlet's famous Baldy Man to Knorrs 'Pea and ham, from a chicken?', Scotland's favourite ads have firmly fixed themselves into our collective memory. In this fun yet revealing series, Jack Docherty will lift the Scott's Porridge man's kilt and explore the nation's favourite adverts. Joining him on this entertaining delve through the advertising archives will be some of Scotland's funniest and most familiar faces.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.

When your nickname is Jaws, your reputation goes before you. Joe Jordan struck fear into opposing defenders with his full-blooded approach to football. Graduating with flying colours from the school of hard knocks at Elland Road in the 1970s, where he won a league title, Joe starred for Manchester United, before leaving a tangible legacy with Italian giants AC Milan. However, his performances and goals for Scotland on the biggest of stages are what have cemented him as an icon of the game. The only Scottish player to have scored in three World Cups, Joe sits comfortably among the elite of the game. He reveals how he made the most of the ability he had to forge a top-class career in the game, and how the grounding he got in the intense Leeds dressing room would help shape the career of future footballing greats such as Franco Baresi and Mauro Tassotti. Joe also reflects on the lifelong friendship he made with the late, great Gordon McQueen, and how McQueen’s death from dementia has made him reflect on a career heading footballs. Featuring contributions from Fabio Capello, Mauro Tassotti, John Giles, Hayley McQueen and Graham Hunter.

Live coverage from the Championship as promotion contenders Livingston host Ayr United.

There’s a big wedding to organise, so the Craiglang pals all rally round to sort a venue, flowers, food and even a band. But will it all go without a hitch.

Every ounce of Scottish football, from the top of the pile to the dogfights. It means everything, it means nothing, and this is what it looks like from the terrace.

From McEwans' Chinheads to Tennent's Caledonia and from Hamlet's famous Baldy Man to Knorrs 'Pea and ham, from a chicken?', Scotland's favourite ads have firmly fixed themselves into our collective memory. In this fun yet revealing series, Jack Docherty will lift the Scott's Porridge man's kilt and explore the nation's favourite adverts. Joining him on this entertaining delve through the advertising archives will be some of Scotland's funniest and most familiar faces.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

All your weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Saturday evening at 7.

Beechgrove visits two areas with gardeners who work specifically to keep in sync with their natural surroundings. Steve Micklewright and partner Andrew garden in the forest in Fochabers and have designed their plot to fit in with the landscape, making it into a haven for wildlife. Meanwhile, Alice Stewart gardens on a slope in Stanley, Perthshire, and has plenty of plants that are perfect for pollinators.

Dom and plaster expert Rich try to preserve some World War II Polish art before it is lost forever. Meanwhile, David Burville repairs a clockwork ship, and Will gets to grips with shinty.

Lured by a gypsy's prophecy of Spanish gold from a wrecked galleon, the crew embarks on a hunt for the treasure - with literally explosive consequences.

A feast of boxing from the LC2 Arena in Swansea, featuring a Celtic Super Lightweight title eliminator between Wales’s Rashid Omar and Scotland's Luke Bibby, and the keenly anticipated Welsh Super Middleweight title clash between Willy Gilheaney and Ethan George. The Welsh Super Lightweight title is also on the line as Conor McIntosh faces the undefeated James Atkins. The bill also features female bantamweight Ashleigh Johnson, undefeated Welsh Middleweight Kyran Jones and the promising Crymych twins Ioan and Garan Croft. Presented by Catrin Heledd, with commentary by Gareth Roberts and former world champions Gary Lockett and Lee Selby.

Sketch show featuring a cast of recurring characters.

Edith Bowman delves deep into the BBC archive to revisit stellar performances from an array of artists, including Oasis, Emeli Sande and Blur.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

All your weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Sunday evening at 7.

Jonathan Sutherland presents highlights from the Scottish Cup semi-finals. Current holders Celtic face 2021 champions St Johnstone. Can Brendan Rodgers continue his remarkable unbeaten Scottish Cup run and lead Celtic to a third consecutive final? Or will Simo Valakari’s Saints side prevail? We also bring you highlights from the first semi-final of the weekend as Aberdeen face Hearts at Hampden. Plus all the action, post-match interviews and analysis from both matches.

A young woman has been thrown off a horse near Dunbar, and the Special Operations Response Team are 40 minutes away when they get the call. Speed is of the essence, as the weather is awful and their patient is lying in a field. Two paramedics are called to a car park in Perth, where a man has been discovered lying unconscious by a member of the public. He has taken some illegal drugs and is close to death, so the medics administer fast-acting drugs that should combat the effects of the overdose. However, when the man doesn’t respond, the medics have to race to stabilise him and get him to hospital as soon as possible. The air ambulance brings a sick eight-year-old from Campbeltown to the children’s hospital in Glasgow. The girl is suffering from suspected appendicitis, and the trip brings back sad memories of a similar medical emergency for her father. Meanwhile, in Perth, there are two people in the River Tay who are in need of rescue.

Documentary taking a humorous look at the early days of tourism in Scotland, from the Speyside St Moritz to cultural Clydeside.

There’s a big wedding to organise, so the Craiglang pals all rally round to sort a venue, flowers, food and even a band. But will it all go without a hitch.

Newly unified and smartly uniformed, the Scottish police force is proud to protect the people of Scotland. This comedy documentary follows the members of the Scot Squad as they deal with farmyard foul play, dubious drug dealers and ridiculously reckless road users.

When Agnes's family starts making comments about her weight, she decides to go on a diet and quickly discovers just how difficult it is to overcome her craving for fish and chips. Cathy brings her new, older man home. He is a psychiatrist and seems much more interested in Agnes than in Cathy. Meanwhile, Rory has a professional dilemma when he discovers some illegal drugs at work.

When Cathy and Colin's house is burgled, Cathy goes into meltdown. Beth and Eric find themselves cast as laundress and chief suspect.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

It’s shearing time for the Imries, but their minds are on their next big event: a family music festival. Once the farm work is done, it’s full steam ahead with preparations. They need this event to make a profit and are relying on last-minute ticket sales on the day. In Dumfries and Galloway, after the shock of losing 300 acres of prime grazing, Nick’s neighbour has offered to lease him some land, giving him an idea for a new business venture. Succession tensions are easing as Nick relaxes about the pace of change. On Papa Westray, it’s shearing time and another first for Paul - he has been on a shearing course and is tackling the job himself. The whole family take part in Papay Fun Weekend, a highlight of the island community's calendar.

There is plenty of productive gardening at Beechgrove, with fruit, onions and potatoes all on the menu. George Anderson and Calum Clunie are potting the onions and shallots that Calum sowed in December, and Calum starts work on his plot for the Beechgrove veg-growing competition. George is in the fruit cage, demonstrating what and how to prune at this time of year, and he also starts his small-space garden for growers with big ambition but little room to plant. There is a visit to Glasgow house with a stunning collection of house plants, plus tips and handy hints on indoor growing. Calum reports from Kelso’s Potato Day - a shopping opportunity to choose from dozens of varieties of potatoes and select a variety that suits your own growing conditions and taste preferences. There is also a look ahead to Easter weekend, one of the busiest times of year for plant shopping.

Dougie is in the heart of Sutherland to meet a woman who discovered the crofting life in her 20s. She is now passing on what she learned, teaching the next generation of crofters and farmers. Meanwhile, Cammy is at home on his new farm to prepare for the arrival of a shorthorn cattle herd as they make the journey down from Tain. As arable farmers across Scotland start sowing, Arlene is in the Borders to follow the progress of one field through the seasons. She finds out why farmers are choosing direct drilling instead of ploughing. Elsewhere, Rosie is in the fields of Angus to see sugar beet being harvested. The crop is then fed into anaerobic digesters to produce methane gas. And Anne is near Blairgowrie for a white-knuckle ride around the countryside with a pack of huskies.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.

Jane Lewis presents highlights from the weekend's fixtures in the SWPL.

Sophie McKilligan first appeared on Beechgrove when Carole went to visit her allotment at Garthdee, in Aberdeen. At that time, Sophie was the youngest allotment holder on the site. Carole helped Sophie with her allotment throughout a season and encouraged her to study horticulture. Having properly caught the gardening bug, Sophie then attended horticultural college, where she passed her exams with flying colours and landed her dream job as gardener at Culzean Castle. This episode follows Sophie’s development from young allotment holder in Aberdeen to gardener at Culzean Castle, where Sophie now oversees the grand North Walled Garden.

Ben Fogle journeys to Islay and Jura, tracing the route of 6th-century Christian monks across wild seaways to discover communities going the extra mile to look out for one another.

Documentary taking a humorous look at the Scottish tourism industry through the years. In this episode, expensive films and cheap flights mean Scotland is swarming with excited tourists.

A terrified Mikey makes his escape, but a manipulative Jonathon leaves him feeling like he is in the wrong. Elsewhere, a determined Alex seeks advice from Roisin on how to tackle Lenny, and Eddie finds himself in a compromising situation while carrying out Tyler’s duties.

Sketch show featuring a cast of recurring characters.

Zoso has found himself homeless in Dundee after a spell in prison and is desperate to connect with the young daughter he has yet to meet. Despite his chaotic life, living rough, dealing with violence and friends who rely too heavily on dangerous street valium to get by, Zoso has a real talent as a singer. Busking to earn a living, Zoso is filmed by a music teacher who posts the video online, leading Zoso to go viral. Zoso needs to control the negative influences in his life to make the most of his new opportunities, and the connection with his daughter, that this new-found fame is bringing. However, his chaotic lifestyle threatens to ruin everything, and Zoso must decide whether love or vengeance will set him free. This compelling and affecting Dundee-set drama pulls no punches.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.

How a blackmailer using the dark web to buy personal details so he could blackmail people was finally caught in his home in Mold. Plus the detailed police investigation that smashed a gang of thieves based in Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot.

Twenty new apprentices join the ranks of CalMac, while Tiree crofters ready their cattle for the final island market of the season, drawing buyers from across Scotland.

Paramedics in Edinburgh race to a building site where a wall has collapsed on a team of workers. Meanwhile, ambulances in Airdrie are sent to the scene of a serious fire.

In 1984, 58-year-old Mary McLaughlin was found dead in her home in Glasgow. She had been strangled with the tie of her dressing gown. Mary was last seen walking home from the pub at night, with an unknown man following her. Despite the best efforts of the investigating officers, they couldn’t identify the unknown man and the trail would run cold for decades. In 2014, advances in DNA profiling gives new hope to cold cases. Police Scotland detectives and forensic scientists reinvestigate the case, sampling items preserved from the original crime scene to try and find Mary’s killer. A DNA hit leads to a potential suspect, but even more questions arise when this person appears to have an ironclad alibi. The case won’t be solved by forensic science alone, and detectives need to go back to basics and hunt in the archives for clues to figure out who killed Mary. In this documentary, we hear from both the original 1984 investigators as well as contemporary Police Scotland detectives and forensics team who cracked the case.

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.