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The BBC's Scottish news podcast, hosted by Martin Geissler. Conversation with trusted journalists and experts about the country's biggest stories.
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Tom English and Andy Burke with all the news, analysis and interviews on what's happening in the World of Scottish rugby
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Scottish football gets a kicking from BBC Radio Scotland’s Off the Ball, presented by Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan.
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The naked body of a young woman is found in isolated woods. Police never catch her killer. Journalist Sam Poling's investigation takes her into a dark and unsettling world of sex, rape, lies and murder. And it leads her to confront the man she believes is the prime suspect. From BBC Scotland, Who Killed Emma? Is an eight-part podcast that forensically takes apart the police investigation into Emma's murder and unravels the impact of a series of coincidences and missed opportunities until a c ...
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A missing British tourist, a US-wide manhunt and the untold story of how a local celebrity became an international fugitive after his dark past begins to catch up with him.
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Martin Geissler investigates Vladimir Romanov's rise from Soviet submarine cook to millionaire football club owner and fugitive in a gripping tale of ambition, power and chaos.
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A da Vinci painting is stolen in a daring heist at a Scottish castle. This is the incredible inside story of Britain’s biggest art theft and the search for a stolen masterpiece.
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Susan Morrison explores the rich and sometimes murky depths of Scotland's past.
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In 2021, Davie Donaldson sought to solve the long-standing mystery of the Unknown Bairn, a young boy whose body washed up on a Scottish beach and was never claimed. Since that time, a number of Scottish Travellers have contacted him with stories of children being forcibly removed from their families. This becomes the catalyst for Davie's investigation into why this happened and whether it was sanctioned by the church and state. Along the way, the mystery that began it all re-enters Davies' l ...
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BBC Sport's Tom English interviews key figures in sport.
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Ricky Ross in conversation with some of our most admired songwriters and musicians.
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Word Up! introduces listeners to Scotland in all its diverse and multifaceted glory. Across the series, you'll hear the voices of trailblazers, unsung heroes and much more.
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Extraordinary courtroom access takes listeners uniquely inside real-life unfolding murder trials. Journalist Jane MacSorley and advocate Thomas Ross KC unpack each days events.
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The making of Classic Scottish pop and rock albums with musician Davie Scott.
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The tastiest podcast around, Tam Cowan chats his way round Scotland discovering the people and foods that have turned the country into a proud food nation.
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John joined parents Richard and Suzanne Innes on the Kaye Adams Show to raise awareness about Huntington’s disease and the options available for couples who would like to start a family.
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A behind the scenes look at the investigation into the Alistair Wilson murder, one of Scotland’s most baffling unsolved cases. Presented by Fiona Walker.
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From the 16th to the early 18th centuries, witch hunts took place in Scotland. In this podcast series Susan Morrison, along with Dr Louise Yeoman and a team of expert historians, explores how events aligned to allow this to happen. How did it get to the stage where many innocent people, mostly women, were executed for imaginary crimes
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Journalist Audrey Gillan digs back into the story of the Bible John murders, this time exploring the lives of the three victims, and uncovers a whole other story that she and everyone else had missed completely.
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Clever About Cash offers practical advice on how to navigate the challenging area of personal finance. Kim McAllister and Eileen Adamson talk to experts who suggest tips which can make a real difference to your bank balance. Whatever your financial situation, this is the show to help you make the most of what you've got and learn how to make some more.
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Rugby Union Weekly is presented by Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Danny Care. Between the bickering and tangents they'll bring you special guests and cover the biggest stories in the game. Get in touch with the pod via 5 Live Sport on social media or email [email protected], and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews!
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Whether you’re a lifelong Lionesses fan or just getting into the women’s game, BBC Women’s Football Weekly brings you closer to the action with new episodes every week. Ben Haines teams up with England’s record goalscorer Ellen White and former Scotland international Jen Beattie to unpack the biggest talking points from the Women’s Super League and beyond - covering match previews, standout performances, and all the drama on and off the pitch. BBC Women’s Football Weekly also features exclus ...
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The Black Museum was a 1951 radio crime drama program independently produced by Harry Alan Towers and based on real-life cases from the files of Scotland Yard’s Black Museum. Ira Marion was the scriptwriter, and music for the series was composed and conducted by Sidney Torch. Although often mistakenly cited as being produced for the BBC, the series was produced and syndicated commercially by Towers throughout the English speaking world.
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Welcome to the LabourTALK Podcast. This podcast is produced by Glasgow Pollok Constituency Labour Party (CLP) member John Beattie. Subscribe for interviews from various Labour Party personnel discussing the current and relevant political issues from all levels of governance, including Local Authority, Scottish Parliament and Westminster. This is not an official Labour Party podcast. It is produced by Labour Party members to put forward progressive ideas and promote Labour Party policy, value ...
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Tom English & Andy Burke chat with Edinburgh Rugby head coach Sean Everitt at MurrayfieldBy BBC Radio Scotland
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Sportsound : Rangers lose again in Europe as Genk inflict further misery on Ibrox
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47:32Derek Ferguson, Steven Thompson and Andy Halliday debate Rangers' latest performance, as Genk take maximum points from 10-man Rangers. Also hearing from Russell Martin.By BBC Radio Scotland
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England v Canada: World Cup final preview
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59:58England or Canada? Who will be crown world champions on Saturday. Ugo, Sara and Claire look ahead to Saturday's World Cup final at Twickenham. World Player of the Year nominee Meg Jones tells us what it would mean to lift the trophy that has eluded the Red Roses for over decade and speaks eloquently and candidly about the adversity she has faced ov…
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If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Meet the new Scottish Green leaders’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002j5l7 Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham (pictured) has turned up the heat on Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership of the Labour Party. The BBC’s David Wallace Lockhart and Iain Watson tell us what’s gone wrong for the prim…
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The Warm Up: I could have won the European Cup three times
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51:51On the eve of a new URC season Lauren is joined by Alex Cuthbert, Jonathan Davies and Scott Baldwin to discuss what it’s like to move clubs and settle into new environments. Ten years on from Wales beating hosts England at the World Cup, they’ll also reflect on that famous night in Twickenham.By BBC Radio Wales
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Are Rangers about to kickstart their season tonight?
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24:50Iona Ballantyne is joined by former Hearts manager Robbie Neilson and The Daily Record and Sunday Mail's Scott McDermott as they look ahead to Rangers Europa League clash with Genk. After such a poor start to their season are they about to kickstart it all tonight? "We are where we are. This is a good point for this group of players.” What do the l…
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Extra: Ballon d'Or debate & Champions League draw
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21:17Ben Haines, Ellen White & Jen Beattie discuss the Ballon d'Or winners with Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati making history by becoming the first player to win the women's award three times. The team also chat the Champions League draw which involves: Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United. BBC Sounds/5 Sports Extra commentaries:Sun 1200 Liverpoo…
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Sportsound: Celtic start Europa League with draw against Red Star
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41:37Celtic start their Europa League journey with a 1-1 draw in Serbia against Red Star Belgrade. We have reaction from Brendan Rodgers, Pat Bonner, Aiden McGeady and James McFadden.By BBC Radio Scotland
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If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like Scotcast - How to save childhood - BBC Sounds A bill proposed by Conservative MSP Liz Smith (pictured here) which could guarantee all primary 7 pupils a week of outdoor learning has been brought back from the brink. The Scotsman's education correspondent Catriona Stewart and BBC’s Kirsten Camp…
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Life, Death and the Outdoors with Juliet Robertson
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22:48'Upsetting content warning' - Juliet talks very openly about her terminal illness which some people may find upsetting.By BBC Radio Scotland
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Are Celtic ready for their Europa League opener with Red Star Belgrade? Is Brendan Rodgers’ squad equipped to go deep in the competition? Will this game be the first ‘proper test’ of the season for the side? And have they turned a corner with recent performances? Will they turn up and put to bed any criticism of their early domestic and European pe…
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Harriet heads into the England camp to catch up with Hannah ahead of the World Cup final. Meg is tied up with interviews after being nominated for World Player of the Year, so we have a new Red Rose alongside them in Amy Cokayne. Is she a big fan of the series? And how much has Harriet watched of the Red Roses journey to the final? We hear about Am…
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Sportsound : More misery for Aberdeen who remain bottom of the Premiership as Jimmy Thelin's side lose at Tannadice
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55:38Post-match reaction as Dundee Utd move up to third with big win over Jimmy Thelin's struggling Aberdeen side. Plus a four-goal thriller as Falkirk and Hibs share the spoils.By BBC Radio Scotland
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Leaving the Macular Society, Age Verification Help
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18:46Since the spring, we have been receiving a steady stream of emails from people who are deeply concerned about developments at the Macular Society. The concerns have primarily been over the plans to make a number of the Society's regional managers redundant. In the background, there have been events evolving based around a WhatsApp group chat, which…
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Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie remember the former Liverpool manager Matt Beard who has died at the age of 47. Natasha Dowie who played under Beard with Liverpool, Charlton Athletic and Boston Breakers tells us about ‘Beardy’ and her experiences with him which started at the age of 17 when she joined Charlton Athletic. Tash followed Matt t…
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'Exposing care home neglect overwhelmed me'
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29:02If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Uncovering a scandal’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0027t8h Families of elderly residents at one of Scotland's largest care homes have accused its owners of 'cruelty' and 'neglect' after a BBC investigation revealed a series of care failures. BBC Disclosure reporter Catriona MacPhee (pic…
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Who is feeling the heat in the dugout this week?
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23:54How much longer does Jimmy Thelin have to turn around struggling Aberdeen, does he need to change is approach to games? Wil David Gray be the next Scottish Premiership manager to feel the heat as Hibs' strong start threatens to turn sour? How have Falkirk fared during the early stages of their top-flight return? All seems rosy for Dundee United, bu…
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Will Canada spoil England’s World Cup party?
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47:36Is this the biggest match in the history of the women's game in England? With the World Cup final just days away, Sara is alongside 2014 World Cup winner Kat Merchant to preview Saturday's showdown at Twickenham between the Red Roses and Canada. They get a fascinating insight into Canadian rugby with former international Lesley McKenzie, who explai…
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Gareth, Lauren and Scrum V reporter Matt Lloyd preview the new United Rugby Championship season while former Cardiff scrum-half and assistant coach Richie Rees reflects on Matt Sherratt leaving the capital region to join the Wales coaching team.By BBC Radio Wales
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Len Pennie, Brogeal and Paddy Duffy with Stuart and Tam
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1:28:00All the best bits from Saturday and Sunday's Off the Ball shows in one petty and ill informed place. Limericks, Live music and Laughs plus one of our guests gets accused of cheating in a pub quiz by Gandalf himself - Ian McKellen. Plus the Terracing Teaser and Seagull XI with slam poet and presenter Len Pennie, Falkirk folk-punk band Brogeal and qu…
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If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Gangsters gunned down in Spain’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002cy0r Steven Lyons and Ross McGill (both pictured) were among four significant gangland figures arrested in Dubai. The BBC’s Paul O’Hare explains who’s who in a decades-long feud between the Lyons and Daniel gangs which prec…
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What did we learn from the weekend's action?
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28:54Rangers lifted some of the pressure on Russell Martin with an Ibrox win over Hibs, has the head coach earned some respite? Why are David Gray's side struggling to win? Jimmy Thelin's Aberdeen suffer yet another defeat as impressive Motherwell dumped them out the cup, how much longer does Thelin have to turn it around? Just how important is Stephen …
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There's a big Lions feel to the second part of our Prem rugby pod. Ashy and Sara speak to new Leicester DOR Geoff Parling fresh from coaching the Wallabies in Australia. We find out how he's settled in at his old stomping ground and what his vision is for the club. Then we chat to Tom Curry and Tommy Freeman about their experience on tour and what …
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Sportsound: Celtic to face Rangers after League Cup win at Firhill
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33:35Sportsound wraps up the weekend's Scottish League Cup action with Celtic beating Partick Thistle plus reaction to the semi-final draw, with Pat Bonner and Ian McCall.By BBC Radio Scotland
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Extra: Lucy Bronze on the Euros, recognising resilience and her dream day off
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19:12After playing a starring role in Switzerland, Chelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze catches up with Ben Haines for a special edition of the podcast. Lucy gives us an injury update after winning her second European Championship title with the Lionesses, all while playing with a fractured tibia, and she discusses receiving a record-equalling fifth…
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Sportsound : Rangers and Motherwell book their places at Hampden
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52:27Relief for Russell Martin's side as Rangers defeat Hibs in the Scottish League Cup whilst Motherwell win at Pittodrie. Plus an action-packed Premiership game at Dens Park.By BBC Radio Scotland
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The Red Roses will play Canada in the World Cup final after they battled past a stubborn French side in Bristol. Sara is joined by 2014 World Cup winner Kat Merchant and commentator Claire Thomas to analyse another England victory over France. Ellie Kildunne scored two tries on her comeback but there were still issues with England's attack. We hear…
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Leslie Heritage Group in Fife came up with an ambitious project designed to unearth more information about the ancient village’s history and raised money for an archaeological dig. Rachel went along to day one of the excavation to learn more from Group members Bill Carr and Bill Fiet and archaeologist Philip Karsgaard. Woodland Trust Scotland has d…
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Sportsound: St Mirren win through to League Cup semis
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36:17St Mirren is the first team to progress to the semi-finals of this season's Scottish League Cup, after beating Kilmarnock on penalties. We have all the reaction from Rugby Park.By BBC Radio Scotland
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Hampden or bust? Crunch time in the League Cup quarter-finals. Phil Goodlad is joined by Moira Gordon and Cammy Bell to look ahead to the weekend’s League Cup quarter-final games. They also preview Friday night’s Championship match between St Johnstone and Dunfermline.By BBC Radio Scotland
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Ugo, Sara and Claire Thomas look ahead to England's semi-final against France in Bristol. Will the Red Roses make it 17 in a row against France and reach another World Cup final? How is head coach John Mitchell dealing with the pressure? He chats to Sara and explains his decision to bring Ellie Kildunne straight back and also explains his selection…
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If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Why Lockerbie is back in the news’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00272kt Abu Agila Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi, aka Mas’ud (pictured), who is accused of building the bomb that brought down an American airliner over Lockerbie in 1988, has claimed he was forced into making a false confession. T…
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Extra: Alessia Russo and Steph Catley on silverware, domestic hopes & Ballon d'Or nominations
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18:02Ahead of the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday 22nd September, Emma Sanders, BBC Sport's Women’s football news reporter, sits down with two of Arsenal's nominees for the main prize. England striker Alessia Russo discusses another unforgettable summer with the Lionesses, fan expectation of more silverware after success in the Women's Champions Lea…
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What is the point in a team bonding trip?
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25:04How a go-karting trip led to a punch-up and an entire week training in a forest in Poland. Phil Goodlad is joined by Robbie Neilson and Cillian Sheridan to find out if team-bonding exercises work for Scotland's football playersBy BBC Radio Scotland
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The new Prem rugby season is almost upon us! Ashy and Sara head to the launch at Twickenham to catch up with someone from every club ahead of the big kick-off on 25th September. In part one they chat to Prem winner Max Ojomoh, who is still sporting a bracelet given to him by a Bath supporter at their title parade. Exeter's Henry Slade tells us why …
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How Swinney charmed Trump ahead of state visit
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25:49If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Is Trump Scotland's friend?’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002745q John Swinney is on the guest list for a Windsor Castle banquet honouring Donald Trump’s UK state visit. Political editor Glenn Campbell talks us through an extraordinary turnaround in relations between the first minister …
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Returning was ‘never in doubt’ – Franco Smith
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32:50Tom English and Andy Burke take a lookback on Scotland’s ‘credible’ performance in the WRWC and talk to Warriors head coach Franco Smith as the URC season is about to get underwayBy BBC Radio Scotland
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Mark Stephen visits Dundee to hear how a consignment of teak which was salvaged from a sunken steamer ship in the Irish Sea is now being used as part of the RRS Discovery restoration projectBy BBC Radio Scotland
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Will Miley Cyrus have a say in the League 1 title race?
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23:21Will St Johnstone bounce back straight away? Are Ross County doomed for the drop? How has Miley Cyrus inspired in-form Inverness Caley Thistle? Are Edinburgh City making good on their promise to 'come and get' the rest of the league? Can troubled Hamilton Accies bounce back?Martin Dowden is joined by Craig Telfer and Arbroath's Ryan Flynn as we loo…
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Barely Rugby: Injuries, manifesting & dinner roulette
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31:06In this final episode of the mini-series Meg and Hannah put Harriet to the test - to see how much she has actually learnt about rugby! Talk turns to fitness with Hannah loving a battle on the pitch...but running not so much - whereas Meg likes the athleticism of the sport. Puppy yoga and weightlifting get a mention in how to keep fit and we find ou…
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The Royal Society for Blind Children has launched a new campaign called Bedtime Donations, and its aim is to generate better provision of audiobooks for visually impaired children. The idea is that people can record themselves reading children's stories into an app, where it will be published and be accessible to visually impaired children. The Soc…
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If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Housing crisis: the emotional cost’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002h9zt Amanda Smith’s (pictured) household is one of a record number living in temporary homeless accommodation. The BBC’s Chris Clements tells us her story – and explains how the housing emergency developed. Scotcast is …
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Manchester United sit top, Spurs impress & Liverpool struggles
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37:20Ben Haines, England women’s record goal scorer Ellen White and former Scotland and Arsenal defender Jen Beattie chat Manchester United as they sit top of the WSL. Ellen and Jen talk the Grace Clinton and Jess Park switch and how Jess has settled at United. Plus Champions League qualifying as Marc Skinner looks to overturn the 1-0 deficit against Br…
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Is wild swimming the solution to Rangers problems? Iona Ballantyne is joined by Lee Miller and John Walker to look at what's next for Rangers after their 'team bonding' trip to Loch Lomond. Plus what can Celtic do to get the fans back on side after more protests?By BBC Radio Scotland
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England’s new attack coach Lee Blackett chats to Ashy and Sara from the team’s training camp at Pennyhill Park. He explains why the time with England in Argentina was so special and why he loves coaching so much. But was it a tough decision to leave Bath having just won the treble? Is that the final rejig of Steve Borthwick’s coaching staff? Englan…
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Gareth and Lauren are joined by former Cardiff, Wales and Lions fly-half, and former WRU chairman, Gareth Davies.By BBC Radio Wales
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Stevie Lawless, PG Ciarletta, Amy Irons, Steven Mill and Scott Allan join Stuart and Tam
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1:28:11All the very best bits of Saturday and Sunday's shows in one petty and ill informed place! Wrong place, wrong time; Boo'd off, Terracing Teaser, Ricky Hatton, Sunday night TV and Puppet XI. Presenters Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan with guests Partick Thistle's Stevie Lawless and singer song-writer PG Ciarletta. We hear from Amy Irons and Steven Mil…
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Will scrapping not proven make a difference?
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28:47If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘One lawyer quit to become cabin crew’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002d9mx MSPs are on the brink of voting to abolish the controversial third verdict of not proven in criminal cases. We ask the BBC’s David Cowan about plans to reduce Scottish courts to two verdicts: guilty or not guilt…
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