John Cooper Clarke explores Thomas de Quincey's Confessions of an English Opium Eater, and discovers how this addiction memoir avoids the cliches of modern 'misery-lit'. Show more
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Wild Cameramen at Work
Episode 1: Ice
29 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Scotland HD
Wildlife cameramen reveal some of their favourite natural history moments. Polar cameraman and diver Doug Allan relives some of his most hair-raising encounters. Show more
Documentary series charting Scottish history. Neil Oliver reveals the story of the infamous Highland/Lowland divide, which was the result of a family struggle. Show more
Rev Richard Coles dives beneath the surface of children's classic The Water-Babies to reveal the revolutionary science behind the story and the influence it had on social reform. Show more
River City
21/04/2009
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland
Sammi has a tough decision to make, Marianne has to confront the hard truth about her marriage, and Ruth becomes entangled in her web of lies when a face from the past turns up. Show more
River City
28/04/2009
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland
Scarlett's desire to provide a better life for herself and her family leads to rifts in her marriage, while Lenny puts everything on the line as he confesses his exploits to Lydia. Show more
River City
07/07/2009
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland
Alex Judd decides to play dirty and Amber sets about impressing Innes. Meanwhile, it's interview time at Just Gordon.
River City
09/03/2010
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland
Lydia discovers the truth about Lee, but what will happen when Lenny finds out he's still alive? Molly shows her true colours as she attempts to regain her control over Big Bob. Show more
River City
08/09/2009
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland
Amber's thirst for revenge takes hold, and she sets about trying to trap her father. The truth about Michael is revealed, and, tired of Bob's lies, Deek issues an ultimatum. Show more
River City
15/09/2009
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland
Scarlett must pit her wits against an increasingly desperate Michael Learmonth - will she make it out of there alive? Bob and Deek must overcome their differences to help Scarlett. Show more
River City
30/06/2010
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland
Jack gets the salon into hot water when he comes face to face with an old nemesis. Charlie goes to work at Just Gordon and gets taken for a ride by a mischievous Molly. Show more
River City
08/07/2010
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland
Lee's jealousy spirals out of control when he thinks Amber is getting too close to a business acquaintance of Lydia's. Ruth tries to win Andy's mum over with an elegant dinner. Show more
River City
11/01/2011
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland
Stung by Iona's reaction to the news he is a virgin, Big Bob makes a rash decision. Unaware of the trouble she is getting herself into, Hayley goes to help a friend in need. Show more
River City
18/01/2011
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland
Leo's mental and physical health deteriorates. Big Bob becomes a pariah following his arrest for curb crawling. Andy is offered a job in Dubai - but will he accept it? Show more
River City
16/03/2010
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland
A gruesome discovery in the boatyard will have lasting repercussions for the residents of Montego Street. Daniel has a chance to meet his estranged family in Ireland. Show more
River City
20/04/2010
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland
After yet another reckless one-night stand, a handsome stranger decides to teach Robbie a lesson, but will he ever learn? A familiar face returns to Shieldinch in the nick of time. Show more
River City
27/04/2010
1 hour
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Scotland
An encounter with a face from the past leaves Ruth questioning her relationship with Gordon. Molly is convinced that Bob's audition will end in tears, but Iona has other ideas. Show more
Tha cumhachd Marisa a’ toirt air rudan a dhol a-mach à sealladh gach turas a nì i gà ire. Matilda’s power consists of making things disappear every time she laughs. Show more
Nicholas Parsons explores the fine line between joy and melancholy in Edward Lear's writing and discovers how this epileptic, asthmatic depressive pioneered a new kind of poetry. Show more
30 minutes
Fiona Shaw explores the genesis of The Mill on the Floss, and discovers how the scandal that caused George Eliot to take a male pen name also plays out in the plot of her novel. Show more