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There’s something special about picking and enjoying home-grown produce and that’s exactly what Ruth is doing at Beechgrove Garden as she checks on the strawberry patch started by Carole last year. Brian demonstrates the best way to go about pruning wisteria and there’s a check on how much damage this year’s bugs and pests are doing in the garden. Ruth is looking at the big nutritional benefits of growing microgreens. George reports from a fascinating Royal Garden and there’s a visit to a community plot in Granton in Edinburgh.

Dom and Lucia help an iconic Glasgow landmark that has lost its lustre, save an endangered Chinese Unicorn, and discover how street art is changing one city before our very eyes.

The MV Hebridean Isles undergoes major repairs to keep her in service, Tiree ranger Hayley rescues a seal pup, and a young gardener commutes to work on Gigha by ferry.

Paul explores the upper reaches of the river Dee, which rises higher than any river in the UK. In the heart of the Cairngorm mountains, he learns about writer and mountain lover Nan Shepherd’s passion for the living landscape. He then hears tales about a 100-year-old Jacobite and a Zeppelin airship that attacked a bare mountain. On Royal Deeside, Paul is intrigued by the story of John Brown - Queen Victoria’s very special friend, whose photograph and ring she took to the grave.

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It's wildcard week, where we visit three escapes that don't fit into any of this year's categories, but that our industry panel decided had to be included. Kirsty and Helen from Perthshire rate former farm Monachyle Mhor in the Trossachs, House of Gods hotel in Edinburgh, and Glen Dye, a 15,000-acre private estate in Aberdeenshire.

It’s the grand final of Scotland’s Greatest Escape, featuring the seven category winners chosen by friends and family from all over Scotland. The seven finalist are: Argyll Cruising, Arcadia Glamping Cabins, Inverlonan Bothies, Kilmartin Castle, Glen Dye Cabins and Cottages and Loch Ken Eco Bothies. Now they need to impress our expert judges over three stages to win the crown and be named Scotland’s Greatest Escape.

Jackie Fry has lovingly renovated two acres of previously overgrown land in Gifford on the edge of the Lammermuirs. Shortly after moving in, Jackie and her husband were hit by a snowstorm which quickly made them realise that their garden, 730ft above sea level, would have to be filled with hardy plants which would survive the harsh climate and cold temperatures. Jackie has created a garden full of charm and an array of flowers and fruit providing interest the whole year round.

After 142 years, HMP Barlinnie is closing its doors. The prison is Scotland’s largest jail and houses over 1,400 inmates in five gigantic Victorian halls. The most infamous jail in Scotland, Barlinnie has built up a fearsome reputation for violence and drug-taking over its 140-year history. On the verge of a new super jail, this series explores the prison’s recent past, and how it has shaped the approach to modern jails and rehabilitation in Scotland. It shows the lives of current prisoners and staff, as well as delving into a dark history of hangings, riots and escapes that have shaped the prison for over a century. HMP Barlinnie is at 140 per cent capacity, housing 1,400 inmates for a variety of crimes. It has a deeply contested legacy in Glasgow’s history. The 1980s saw a mass riot and hostage situation which forced the prison to change for good. While the violence in the prison has reduced drastically since then, there are still incidents to contend with as inmate Kieran deals with the aftermath of assaulting a prison officer and his cellmate.

DCI Douglas intervenes when an adamant Emma tries to reignite her relationship with a distant Harry. Meanwhile, a heartbroken Sam retaliates when he is tipped over the edge during his radio show, and Maggie’s grief over Sonny forces Tyler to put his own situation into perspective.

How do you spot a toxic friend? What do you do if a lifelong friendship turns sour? Bestselling author Sophie Gravia and model, TV personality and author Christine McGuinness delve into the complexities of friendship, from being dumped by a pal to mixing social circles and knowing when to cut ties. Sophie and Christine share their experiences of when friendships go wrong and spill the tea on your dilemmas too.

The View frontman and fiancée share their wild ride into parenthood as they prepare to bring their new stage show on postnatal depression to the world.

Sanjeev Mann - aka Supermann on da beat - is a producer, songwriter, promoter and campaigner who is motivated by the need to shout loudly about the importance of Scottish hip-hop in all its forms. As host and curator of online platform Hip Hop Scotland, Sanjeev has become a spokesperson for a new generation of artists and is passionate about raising awareness of the huge talent that exists in the Scottish Asian hip-hop community. As a wheelchair user and sufferer of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Sanjeev is also a fierce campaigner for accessibility in music and led a petition calling for change in Scotland’s venues in 2023. In contrast to his worsening degenerative condition, Sanjeev's creative energy and drive grows, and now in early 2024 he is releasing his own musical debut EP, Breathe, putting his experiences of discrimination and under-representation on record for the first time. Shining a spotlight on Sanjeev’s superhero-esque drive and determination, this TUNE film follows Supermann as he continues to champion the Scottish Asian hip-hop community and bring his new music to life, putting his emotionally charged, highly personal experience into focus.

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From the Moffat Hills down to the border with England itself, Mark and Andrew set out on an adventure which takes in the hills, forests and rivers of the south of Scotland.

Stornoway is battered by bad weather, and a bakery business in Benbecula is affected by ferry cancellations. Meanwhile, Lewis band Peat and Diesel go on tour, taking the ferry to the mainland.

Due to severe overcrowding, the services in Barlinnie are stretched to the limit. Across Scotland, 2,500 referrals are made per year for drug and alcohol treatment. HMP Barlinnie, like all other prisons, is a hotspot for drug use, and the proliferation of spice causes huge unpredictability in the inmates. The recovery teams help provide psychological support for the inmates, but they are fighting against a vicious cycle. A midnight drone flies drugs directly into a cell, and inmate Jamie relapses with the temptation of illegal drugs. Darren calls in the chaplain to help him with self-harm attempts and suicide.

Australian scientists Himanshu Brahmbhatt and Jennifer MacDiarmid have been working for 20 years on a discovery that has the potential to revolutionise the treatment of cancer. The pair began their first human trials in Melbourne in 2009 and, over the last 20 years, their company Engeneic has conducted trials in Australia and America. Their discovery uses a bacterial nano-cell loaded with chemotherapy to directly target cancer cells while also stimulating a potent anti-tumour immune response. This delivery system eliminates the harmful and life-defeating side effects of chemotherapy. They have called their discovery the Engeneic Dream Vector (EDV), and it is a totally new approach to cancer therapy, with enormous potential.

In this episode, a crew grow frustrated as they face a long wait with a patient suffering with a heart condition in Kirkcaldy. The patient is finally admitted after four and a half hours. They also encounter an elderly gentleman who they fear has begun to neglect his own health and well-being. A local café noticed he had not been showing up for breakfast, and staff called the police. However, with his condition not an emergency, the crew are left worried as to whether the follow-up visits they have arranged through his GP will take place. Elsewhere, the special operations team hear that an unknown substance has been sprayed into a flat, and they must act fast and ensure nobody else is contaminated. At the ambulance control centre, one call handler supports a pregnant woman who is at home and about to deliver her baby, while another handles a serious work accident.

Tessa MacKenzie studied illustration at university, but it was when she worked in pubs and bars that her fascination with stained glass started. During lockdown, Tessa watched YouTube videos on glass artwork and became obsessed. Completely self-taught, she now works on unique contemporary glass art commissions, from stained-glass window restorations to quirky coasters. We meet Tessa in one of the pubs that first inspired her, and join her in her studio as she creates a unique new glass work, from coloured pen design to soldered and finished lampshade. We see Tessa piece together her glass jigsaw and witness her slightly unorthodox approach to creating stained glass, which includes microwave melting and snapping the glass into shape.

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The judges have travelled the country in their search for Scotland’s Home of the Year, and now the six regional winners go head-to-head for the title.

New life is at the forefront of everyone’s mind, which means round-the-clock care for some. In Inverkip, after a successful pregnancy scan, Rachel and Camy are getting their sheds ready for the new crop of Park Cheviot Ewes – the best in their flock. They hope the ewes will give birth unaided, but they must stay vigilant in case they need to intervene. Nikki and Ollie welcome their first colony of rabbit kits as their breeding programme takes off. Things are looking up, but Ollie’s long hours at the maltings and the rise in cost of building materials mean their holiday pods are over budget and time. In the Cairngorms National Park, it’s out with the old and in with the new. Robert heads to market to sell previous year’s crop of spring calves – a nerve-wracking wait to find out what this year’s profit for a year’s hard work will be. Meanwhile, this year’s calves are due, so he’s up all hours ensuring each newborn is safely delivered.

One of the main aims in prison today is the rehabilitation of prisoners. In Barlinnie, many prisoners are locked up for 23 hours a day - one way out is to get a job. Prison jobs provide learnt skills and behaviours, but these jobs are not easy to come by. Prisoners can earn promotions as they become trusted in the workplaces. Two prisoners, Robert and John, have their release dates in sight and are working towards life on the outside. Albanian drug dealer Robert is fighting deportation while desperately hoping to be returned to his son. Violent offender John searches for a new start to try to beat his alcohol addiction. The programme includes an eye-opening interview with one of Scotland’s most notorious gangsters, Jimmy Boyle.

Drew is furious when his nefarious plans to pass his medical go awry. Meanwhile, Tyler takes the opportunity to have a heart-to-heart with his mum, Madonna is given a humbling but necessary opportunity, and a shocked Caitlin finds a hate campaign against her is under way.

Sitcom. Gary goes to St Andrews for a debate against a formidable opponent. He has been briefed on what to say, but when he takes the stage, he surprises everyone, including himself.

In this episode, David retraces the last known steps of Glenrothes man Allan Bryant, and asks ‘how does someone go missing without a trace in the digital age?’ Dr Kirsty Bennett, from Leeds Beckett University, has a special interest in missing people. She talks to David about her research into the methods of locating missing people, as well as the missing continuum and the various reasons why people might disappear. David is also joined in the studio by resident forensic scientist Helen Meadows. Helen talks to David about where to start when someone goes missing, and how to build up a picture of their movements. She also looks at the murder of Louise Tiffney in 2002. Even though Louise had not been found, she was presumed dead, and her son faced trial. He was given a 'not proven' verdict, but when her body was eventually discovered in a shallow grave in 2017, new evidence provided further links to the crime. Professor Lorna Dawson, soil expert and head of forensics at the James Hutton Institute, tells David how she was tasked with gathering soil evidence and carrying out analysis in order to bring the accused back to trial under the double-jeopardy principle.

The Chief embraces a new government scheme that offers ex-offenders a job in the police force. As the initiative gains momentum, he quickly finds himself extending second chances all round - not only to ex-convicts, but also to the environment and, most surprisingly, to his estranged daughter Ellen. The interview process is complex, and the chief gets grilled on live radio, but he is determined to make it work and appoint the right candidate for the position. Can Miekelson’s 'Miekiavellian' plans ensure that these second chances don’t become his only chance to save his job.

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Mark Bonnar narrates a series revealing the world of Galloway Forest. John Coughtrie and Archie McNeillie prepare safe standing places for the crowds at the Galloway Hills Rally.

Trees and colourful borders get attention from Kirsty and Brian at Beechgrove Garden. Two years ago, Kirsty created a hot border - an area of planting designed to be full of vibrant colour at the height of summer. In this epsiode, she reviews what has worked and replaces some of the varieties that are not doing so well. Meanwhile, Brian has the saw and loppers out as he explains why this is the right time of year to give your trees a prune. He has also been to the shops to pick up a selection of plants typically available at your local supermarket, and he talks through how to look after the most common varieties. Calum has another report from his allotment at Leven, plus all the usual handy hints.

In this episode, the teams visit the most northerly woodlands in mainland Scotland. Dunnet Community Woodlands have trees in danger of being blown over by the biting coastal winds, and the teams are challenged to transform them into something that will benefit the large number of locals who love these woodlands. However, with winds threatening the safety of the site, will the teams manage to complete their 24-hour challenge, and who will win the coveted Golden Axe.

The incredible life and career of Sir Alex Ferguson, the most decorated football manager in British history.

Michelle forces Alan to share his family box of doughnuts with the neighbours. Over at Beth and Eric’s, everyone is tucking into the sticky stuff when the new neighbours turn up at the door. Ash and Iqbal are welcomed with awkward stories about the previous owners and the local amenities, though it’s when they reveal they work for the NHS that Ash and Iqbal really grab the neighbours’ attention. But Iqbal isn’t the right kind of doctor for Christine, and Ash reveals they don’t eat takeaways, leaving everyone dumbfounded. Will it be happy ever after in Latimer Crescent for Ash and Iqbal.

Sophie Gravia and Christine McGuinness host a podcast that unpacks funny, bizarre and downright weird stories of when relationships take an unexpected turn.

Top comic capers from Caledonia's crack team of cops. Out in the sticks, an outbreak of dodgy merchandise on sale in rural pubs sees Charlie McIntosh and Jane Mackay going undercover - with a little help from an all-time music legend on a night off. Volunteer officer Ken Beattie shows up at a city centre van to receive soup, sustenance and key info on shady deals. The Chief discovers a whole new world of insults when he flexes his itchy trigger finger and samples online gaming, while Maggie Le Beau produces the perfect piece of equipment to cut short any pocket dial. Blue light spoof comedy starring Jack Docherty, Chris Forbes, Ashley Smith, James Allenby-Kirk, M L Stone with special guest Phil Cunningham.

Sink your teeth into more of the very best sketches compiled from the original series.

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Edith Bowman and Colin Murray visit the Stranraer Oyster Festival, as celebrations mark the start of the native oyster season. They sail into Loch Ryan to Scotland’s largest oyster bed to discover why they’re so special. Chef Julie Lin discovers bargains in the World Food aisles, and gets the lowdown on low-fat, semi-skimmed and full-fat milk. Farmer Jim Smith gets stuck into some sticky sweets.

Station staff work to raise awareness of homelessness by hosting a sleep out on the concourse, while staff benefit from a visit from a therapet to boost mental health. The maintenance team deal with a blocked toilet, and the engineering teams below ground work to carry out vital repairs to waterproof the tunnels. Paul explores the fascinating history of Glasgow’s shipyards and their link to the railway, and Jackie and Drew receive exciting news that will have a big impact on the station tours.

How Sir Alex Ferguson reinvented himself, and his side, en route to establishing a footballing dynasty at Manchester United.

Sitcom. Jack and Victor decide to celebrate 60 years of friendship with a slap-up meal, but a ghost from the past threatens to ruin their appetites.

The Chief signs up for a personal revamp after his colleagues point out a long list of his privileges. He eagerly enrols in a programme of modules and workshops specifically suited to today’s ever-evolving workplace. No-one is keener to surf society’s wave of woke than ally-to-all Cameron Miekelson. Across the organisation, the Chief becomes a visible, enthusiastic agent of change in the hope that he can delay any changes. As he feels the tide of history rising higher, he has to work ever harder to keep his head above water.

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Pioneering Scottish journalist and presenter Kaye Adams is looking to swap her fast-paced city life in Glasgow and turn over a new leaf in the outlying countryside. With her podcast partner, Karen MacKenzie, who’s helping her on this new chapter, the women are let loose amidst stunning Scottish scenery by rural expert Jules Hudson. As they explore the properties and practicalities of a commutable, countryside lifestyle, they also try their hands at weaving contemporary textiles on traditional looms when they visit an exclusive Scottish atelier.

In this episode, Jamie helps Kat dramatically change her style and embrace an ethically sourced K-pop vibe. Meanwhile, Alannah takes James out of his trusty overalls and into an outfit suitable for a country gentleman. With some clever upcycling and serious scouring in the shops, can both Style Fixers bring to life what’s in their clients' minds? Will James and Kat be happy with the results? And what will they score Jamie and Alannah out of five stars.

In this episode, Alannah is in her element realising Eve’s dream of looking like she has just stepped out of a 90s romcom. Meanwhile, Jamie is transforming Michael’s look with the goth vibe he craves. For Alannah, it’s all about shopping for pastel colours and cute accessories, but for Jamie, it’s the opposite, as he is after purple and black. Can the Style Fixers find or upcycle the items they need to bring their looks to life? Will their clients be impressed with their new outfits? And what will they rate Jamie and Alannah out of five stars.

Michelle forces Alan to share his family box of doughnuts with the neighbours. Over at Beth and Eric’s, everyone is tucking into the sticky stuff when the new neighbours turn up at the door. Ash and Iqbal are welcomed with awkward stories about the previous owners and the local amenities, though it’s when they reveal they work for the NHS that Ash and Iqbal really grab the neighbours’ attention. But Iqbal isn’t the right kind of doctor for Christine, and Ash reveals they don’t eat takeaways, leaving everyone dumbfounded. Will it be happy ever after in Latimer Crescent for Ash and Iqbal.

Dramatisation of one of history's most unusual love stories. Queen Victoria is grieving over her husband's death and finds herself unable to carry out public duties. John Brown is summoned from Balmoral to walk the Queen's pony in the hope that she will start to become herself again. The confident Highlander displays a distinct lack of respect for court protocol and quickly becomes the Queen's most trusted companion.

Comedians Ashley Storrie, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd & Rosco McClelland take their dogs for some agility course training, present their quirky Guide To Growing Up and strap on a strong-man harness for Car PULL Karaoke.

Moy Mackay draws on the beautiful rural surroundings of the Scottish Borders that she calls home to make her felt artwork. With a nod to the area’s rich textile history, Moy uses traditional crafting techniques combined with a love of painting to create her artworks from merino fleece. A strong believer that art should be for everyone, and that crafts deserve to be acknowledged as art, Moy places textiles in an artworld context in order to highlight their importance. A meditative, thoughtful and intricate process, she often loses herself in the felting. We join Moy in the gently stunning environs of the Tweed Valley, where she draws inspiration for her latest artwork, and then follow her to her local gallery\/workshop to watch as she makes one of her unusual felted paintings.

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The experts race against time to restore a historic carriage before a town procession, a unique musical instrument needs some TLC, and Will gets a makeover at Scotland’s oldest bespoke tailors.

In Edinburgh, a man tumbles off his electric scooter, causing cuts, bruising and possible head injury. Initially reluctant to go to hospital, he changes his mind when he faints in the back of the ambulance and finds he is dizzy when he tries to stand up. Meanwhile, in Glasgow, a lady is worried about her racing heart and has taken some heroin. However, she refuses to go for a blood test, no matter how hard the paramedics work to persuade her. And in Inverness, paramedics attend a man with a remarkable life story as he deals with ongoing heart problems.

Joe, an off-duty police officer travelling on the Glasgow sleeper to London, discovers that someone is attempting to gain control and drive the train remotely. He calls Abby, acting technical director of the National Cyber Security Centre, for help. With the entire UK rail network soon under attack, the pair realise, if they fail to get the passengers off in time, their lives may be at risk.

When the cyberattack on the rail network prevents Abby from seeing the obstacles in the sleeper's path, she realises that she's in a race against time to avert disaster. But with Liz Draycott, the minister of transport, proving to be a less-than-ideal replacement for Joe as her onboard ally, and the so-called Driver always seeming to be one step ahead, it becomes clear that she's going to have to think outside the box to bring the train to a halt.

Sitcom. Jack and Victor decide to celebrate 60 years of friendship with a slap-up meal, but a ghost from the past threatens to ruin their appetites.

Fighting the lawless and ensuring the law wins. Volunteer officer Ken Beattie wrestles with a dodgy dealer and the dilemma of whether that dealer is or isn't offering him a bribe. Officer Karen is in the middle of something and has no time whatsoever for whatever Bobby wants to bother her about - even if it involves a famous face recognising a community hero. Party animals go wild in the country as Charlie introduces Jane to the etiquette surrounding the rural festival known as the Butterfist. And the Chief pushes his professional productivity to the max as he receives an open razor shave at his desk. Starring Jack Docherty, James Allenby-Kirk, Karen Bartke, Darren Connell, Chris Forbes, Ashley Smith and special guest Shereen Nanjiani.

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Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Trees and colourful borders get attention from Kirsty and Brian at Beechgrove Garden. Two years ago, Kirsty created a hot border - an area of planting designed to be full of vibrant colour at the height of summer. In this epsiode, she reviews what has worked and replaces some of the varieties that are not doing so well. Meanwhile, Brian has the saw and loppers out as he explains why this is the right time of year to give your trees a prune. He has also been to the shops to pick up a selection of plants typically available at your local supermarket, and he talks through how to look after the most common varieties. Calum has another report from his allotment at Leven, plus all the usual handy hints.

In Ayrshire, a window signed by the poet Robert Burns and a life-changing historic Scottish canoe are both lovingly repaired by the team.

In Port Glasgow, the MV Glen Sannox is under construction at Ferguson’s shipyard, and Calmac teams prepare for launch in 2024. Meanwhile, on Colonsay, the island’s only GP makes his rounds.

On this Grand Tour, Paul explores the lower reaches of Royal Deeside. Heading downstream, he runs aground in a canoe and then gets stuck trying to thread his body through an ancient fertility stone. In the village of Banchory, he breathes in the scent of lavender, and then takes a train along the Royal Deeside Line before heading into Aberdeen where he learns a secret recipe for the city’s famous rowie - a Caledonian version of the croissant. Journey’s end is on the city’s famous golden sands.

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A retiring farmer must empty a whole farm of heirlooms, auctioneer Christina’s socks are blown off by a rare machine, and restorer JJ Chalmers rings the bell with a wartime find.

A recent fall resulting in a broken hip has forced a decision for pensioner Terry - now is the time to part with his cherished antiques. To stay in the house Terry has called home for 40 years comes at a huge cost, and this 90-year-old hopes that cashing in his prized antiques will pay for the care he needs. An RAF veteran, Terry has seen action all over the world and has the medals to show for it, but he now wants a simpler, less cluttered life as he continues to recuperate from his recent hip surgery and recover from the loss of his beloved wife of 60 years. With just one day to sort through Terry’s 50-year collection, and an assortment of curios including Japanese art, a two spouted teapot and a life-size statue of Jesus, auctioneer Izzy Balmer struggles to know where to start. Restorer JJ Chalmers is not intimidated by the foul weather as he sets about fixing the legs of an Indian side table, and the hinges of a Japanese folding screen. Sheltering from the storm proves more difficult than JJ first thought. Will the restoration be complete by nightfall or will the bad weather cast a cloud of doubt over the auction.

On this Grand Tour, Paul explores the lower reaches of Royal Deeside. Heading downstream, he runs aground in a canoe and then gets stuck trying to thread his body through an ancient fertility stone. In the village of Banchory, he breathes in the scent of lavender, and then takes a train along the Royal Deeside Line before heading into Aberdeen where he learns a secret recipe for the city’s famous rowie - a Caledonian version of the croissant. Journey’s end is on the city’s famous golden sands.

When they realise that one of the passengers may be armed and operating in league with the hackers, Joe desperately tries to work out who he can trust. Abby decides to turn the tables on the driver by making a last-minute decision to take the train off the mainline. As Joe closes in on the enemy within and Abby manages to catch the sleeper in her trap, will the police be able to get there in time.

An anxious Lenny takes drastic measures to ensure a longer stay in hospital. Elsewhere, Caitlin is stunned to discover the truth about Drew, Conor is resistant to Sonny’s memorial, and Harry gets the confirmation he needed.

Sophie Gravia and Christine McGuinness host a podcast that unpacks funny, bizarre and downright weird stories of when relationships take an unexpected turn.

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

In this episode, David retraces the last known steps of Glenrothes man Allan Bryant, and asks ‘how does someone go missing without a trace in the digital age?’ Dr Kirsty Bennett, from Leeds Beckett University, has a special interest in missing people. She talks to David about her research into the methods of locating missing people, as well as the missing continuum and the various reasons why people might disappear. David is also joined in the studio by resident forensic scientist Helen Meadows. Helen talks to David about where to start when someone goes missing, and how to build up a picture of their movements. She also looks at the murder of Louise Tiffney in 2002. Even though Louise had not been found, she was presumed dead, and her son faced trial. He was given a 'not proven' verdict, but when her body was eventually discovered in a shallow grave in 2017, new evidence provided further links to the crime. Professor Lorna Dawson, soil expert and head of forensics at the James Hutton Institute, tells David how she was tasked with gathering soil evidence and carrying out analysis in order to bring the accused back to trial under the double-jeopardy principle.

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Mark and Andrew head to Assynt in the north of Scotland to seek out the Northern Lights. The weather has other plans, however, and their dreams look out of sight, so a plan B is considered instead.

The port staff in Oban are busy and feeling the strain, while Calmac’s catering team goes island hopping. Meanwhile, on Lismore, cows are rounded up for the ferry to market.

With the passengers turning on each other in the aftermath of tragedy, Abby desperately attempts to rally the traumatised Joe and persuade him to take back control. But when Hud’s shock attempt to stop the train his way puts everyone on board in more peril than ever, Joe is suddenly left fighting fires on multiple fronts.

A look behind the scenes during 15 years of extraordinary struggle as scientists Jennifer MacDiarmid and Himanshu Brahmbhatt challenge perceived ideas about how science and business should interface. After years of consistent adversity, they are now in a position of financial and scientific strength that will enable them to take their discovery to market.

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

The Chief signs up for a personal revamp after his colleagues point out a long list of his privileges. He eagerly enrols in a programme of modules and workshops specifically suited to today’s ever-evolving workplace. No-one is keener to surf society’s wave of woke than ally-to-all Cameron Miekelson. Across the organisation, the Chief becomes a visible, enthusiastic agent of change in the hope that he can delay any changes. As he feels the tide of history rising higher, he has to work ever harder to keep his head above water.

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Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Second qualifying round action from Athens as Panathinaikos take on Rangers.

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As Hud and Miller interrogate Abby about her past, Saj realises that this is his shot at the big time and decides to try to stop the train his way. Joe, meanwhile, must deal with the deadly aftermath of the shooting whilst working out whether to follow Saj's orders or put his faith in his punch-drunk fellow passengers instead. Could retired train driver Fraser's audacious plan really work.

Viv’s life is on the line when Harry confronts her, leading to a shock revelation. Meanwhile, an emotional Maggie struggles on the day of Sonny’s memorial, Mikey reconsiders a future with Jonathon, and Dean is proactive in exploring a new career.

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