Film & TV
Phoneline of duty brings Martin to Still Game
Martin Compston is famous for his role as Steve Arnott in hard-hitting police drama Line of Duty. But the Greenock-born actor will show another side of his acting repertoire this Sunday, when he swaps hard-nosed police corruption investigation for comedy. The 34-year-old will guest star in the first episode of the new series of Still…
Read MoreTutti Frutti ready for another screening – 30 years on
After more than 30 years, critically-acclaimed drama, Tutti Frutti will make its long-awaited return to TV screens next weekend. The iconic six-part series is to be shown again on the new BBC Scotland channel from Saturday 2 March. Written by Scots artist and playwright John Byrne, Tutti Frutti followed the fortunes of rock and roll…
Read MoreGet ready for the final series of the beloved Still Game
Scotland’s worst-behaved pensioners are back this weekend, as the final series of Still Game gets underway. The award-winning comedy will begin its ninth series on Sunday, with Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill as Jack Jarvis and Victor McDade. The duo, who also write the show, have stated this will be the show’s last hurrah, and…
Read MoreMark Bonnar’s always happy to head to Shetland
Scots actor Mark Bonnar admits that reading the scripts for the new series of Shetland was tough to do. Mark, who grew up in East Kilbride before moving to Edinburgh, plays Duncan in the hit BBC Scotland crime series. The series was originally based on Ann Cleeves’ novels, before becoming original tales written for television.…
Read MoreNew BBC show host is so proud of his Dumfries roots
Journalist and broadcaster Stephen Jardine will present a new current affairs programme on the new BBC Scotland channel. The first of 24 episodes of Debate Night will air on Wednesday 27 February at 10.45pm during the channel’s launch week. Each hour-long programme will allow a studio audience to put questions to people in power in…
Read MoreGame of Thrones Scotch whiskies are now available
The wait is over – the Game of Thrones Single Malt Scotch Whisky Collection as it is officially available across Scotland and the UK. As fans patiently look forward to the highly-anticipated return of Game of Thrones this April, to celebrate the eighth and final season of the critically-acclaimed TV series, Game of Thrones, Diageo…
Read MoreSTV programme explores weather in Outer Hebrides
An STV programme is set to explore how weather impacts on the Outer Hebrides and its people. Scotland’s weather can range from the serene to the dramatic – all seasons can indeed appear in one day. This could not be a more accurate depiction of the Outer Hebrides during winter. As climate change threatens to…
Read MoreScottish locations given a starring role in 10 top films
If the right location is the key to a film’s success, then Scotland deserves an Oscar. The number of films which have been shot here over the decades is phenomenal, bringing in a host of tourists from overseas. Here we present 10 locations you may want to visit. 1. Rannoch Moor Trainspotting is a very…
Read MoreShetland’s back – and it’s just murder for actor Douglas
The latest series of the murder mystery set against the stunning Scottish backdrop of the Shetland Isles returns next week. Since 2013, viewers across the world have been hooked on the series, originally based on Ann Cleeves’ novels, with the fifth series to start on Tuesday, 12 February, at 9pm on BBC Scotland. The series…
Read MoreA night of Scottish talent will kick off new BBC channel
A one-off show to feature Scottish performing talent with comedy, music and plenty of audience surprises will kick off the new BBC Scotland channel. Scottish comedian Iain Stirling will host A Night at the Theatre on 24 February, an evening packed with laughs and entertainment, and the show will be recorded as live at the…
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