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Scotcast

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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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Who Killed Emma?

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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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Dead Man Running

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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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The Missing Madonna

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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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Word Up!

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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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Witch Hunt

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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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Clever About Cash

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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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Movie Café

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Janice Forysth with news and reviews of the latest movie releases, interviews with the stars and directors of the moment and what to look out for in new DVD releases. Plus updates and features on what's happening in the world of film around Scotland.
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Wendy K Laidlaw

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Podcast by Wendy K Laidlaw, multi-best-selling Author on women's health, children's author and entrepreneur. Wendy K Laidlaw is the world's #1 expert on mentoring women on how to heal their endometriosis naturally and an emotionologist. Her mission is to inspire and empower women to take back power and control of their bodies, minds, and emotions. She guides women through proven pathways to embrace their 'super-sensitivity' and discover their secret strengths that lie within. Wendy has a dip ...
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Black Museum

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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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Booze back on tracks 28:59

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The alcohol ban on ScotRail trains, which has been in place since the Covid pandemic, will be scrapped. Martin and Laura discuss why the Scottish Government dropped the measure. And we ask Kirsty Mulcahy (pictured) from Sober Buzz what the change tells us about our drinking culture. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler,…
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We talk the play-offs, potential investment at Hearts and the latest transfer speculation. 23:20

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Phil Goodlad is joined by Stephen McGinn and Scott McDermott to discuss the play-off quarter-final first legs, potential investment at Hearts, a new head coach for the Scotland WNT and the latest transfer speculation as clubs start to look to the summer.By BBC Radio Scotland
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07/05/25 - India Trade Deal, gene edited potatoes and green finance 13:55

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A former Government trade advisor says the new trade deal with India could be good news for UK farmers. The deal comes after three years of negotiations and includes reduced tariffs on exports of products including whisky, lamb and salmon. Many potatoes end up getting wasted because of bruising and discoloration. We hear from a potato producing com…
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Election 2026 predictions 32:36

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First Minister John Swinney has revealed his programme for government for the next year to MSPs at Holyrood - including plans to scrap peak rail fares, tackle youth anti-social behaviour on buses and to increase in GP appointments. Oppositions parties say his government has run out of ideas. And with one year to go before Scots go to the polls, we …
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6/5/2025 Drought warnings in Scotland, seed potatoes, asparagus 14:06

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Scottish farmers are being warned to prepare for a possible summer drought. SEPA, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued a water scarcity alert as 17 river catchments are so low. In England the Environment Agency says two thirds of rivers are below normal or lower for the time of year. This week we're digging into the world of potato…
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A Champions Cup classic and Lions watch 59:52

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After Northampton stunned Leinster to reach the Champions Cup final, what impact could that result have on Andy Farrell's Lions squad? Ugo, Danny and Ashy discuss who played their way into contention and whose place could now be under threat. Is Maro Itoje now favourite to be named captain on Thursday? Northampton DOR Phil Dowson joins us to relive…
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Falkirk are up! The Wully hat-trick, Tree XI and Snooker - love it or hate it! 1:23:51

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The most petty and ill informed football podcast there is! All the best bits of the weekend's Off the Ball shows in one place! Falkirk Daft podcaster Ross Wayne, Stevie Frail and Hugh MacDonald join Stuart and Tam to chat about the Championship, your favourite Wullys and the Terracing Teaser.By BBC Radio Scotland
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Why we need more babies 28:22

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Scots are, on average, having fewer children than ever before. And our population is ageing rapidly. We ask demographer Paul Morland, author of ‘No One Left: Why the World Needs More Children’, why our falling birth rate is such a big problem – and how we can fix it. And Kryptonite: Martin responds to Laura and Natalie’s allegation he had no idea w…
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Peregrine Falcons in Glasgow, Loch Garten Ospreys and a Spitfire in the Borders 1:21:49

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Peregrine falcons have been in residence at the University of Glasgow’s Gilbert Scott Tower for a number of years now, with a new clutch of chicks being born again this year. Rachel met with Clarke Elsby from the university and John Simpson, from the Scottish Ornithologists Club, to get a glimpse of these magnificent birds of prey. Solsgirth Home F…
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03/05/2025 Farming Today This Week: sandeel ruling, vets call for ban on farrowing crates, offshore wind farm, pulses 24:26

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A challenge to Britain's ban on commercial fishing for sandeels in the North Sea has been partially upheld. The ban was introduced by both the English and Scottish governments in March last year because of concerns that so many sandeels were being fished that seabirds along the UK's East coastline were losing out. But Danish commercial sandeel boat…
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02/05/25 Gene-edited pigs, pea genome, agricultural transition 14:02

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Gene-editing technology which makes pigs immune to a highly infectious virus, developed at Edinburgh University’s Roslin Institute, has been approved for use by the US Food and Drug Administration. The virus causes a disease called PRRS or Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome, which causes premature births in pigs as well as other painful …
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Karen Dunbar: ‘What is laughter?’ 32:04

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Actor, comedian and star of ‘Chewin’ the Fat’, Karen Dunbar, drops by the studio to discuss fame, cancel culture and what it means to laugh. Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast, with Martin Geissler, Laura Miller and Natalie Higgins. This episode contains some use of strong language. Get in touch with us by emailing [email protected]…
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1/5/25 Vets call for ban on farrowing crates, wind farm and wild birds, processing pulses. 14:18

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The British Veterinary Association and the Pig Veterinary Society have issued a new joint statement calling for farrowing crates to be banned. They say they should be phased out over the next 15 years to give the industry a chance to adapt. Farrowing crates are the small pens that 60% of sows in the UK are kept in around the time they give birth, t…
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#165 Sensitive Souls & Silent Struggles 1:16:43

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In this inspiring and deeply reflective episode, Wendy K Laidlaw welcomes back Dr. Tony Coope to explore the profound connections between chronic illnesses, - such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, cysts, and fibroids, and unaddressed emotional stress, spiritual disconnection, and a lack of self-acceptance. Together, Wendy and Dr. Tony discuss how a h…
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Grangemouth: what happened? 27:00

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Jim Ratcliffe (pictured), part-owner of the Grangemouth refinery, has blamed carbon taxes after it stopped processing crude oil. We ask energy historian Ewan Gibbs and the BBC’s Kevin Keane what led to the loss of 430 jobs at the 100-year-old site. And Laura and Natalie question whether Martin really understands Kryptonite. Scotcast is the BBC’s Sc…
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30/4/25 Welsh community food strategy, British-grown pulses, biostimulant for wheat 14:04

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The Welsh government's launched a new community food strategy which it says will 'strengthen local food systems, improve healthy eating, and create more sustainable communities'. The idea is to enable more local food networks, connecting Welsh farmers and producers with consumers and supporting community-led food projects. It's committed to spendin…
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In defence of Kneecap 28:37

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First Minister John Swinney says rap group Kneecap should be axed from Glasgow's TRNSMT music festival after old footage emerged of one of its members appearing to say: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP." Former Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill tells Laura why Mr Swinney's intervention is “utterly pointless” and why the group,…
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29/4/25 Energy infrastructure, growing pulses for animal feed, horticulture report 14:07

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One of the government's major objectives is to deliver greener energy across the UK; but to do that, thousands of acres of farmland and wider countryside are being affected, as electricity generated from offshore windfarms and solar developments is routed to the national grid. In a new report, the Institution of Engineering and Technology has outli…
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The Pollock Splash 57:34

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Fresh from his Ash Splash at the weekend, England and Northampton star Henry Pollock is our special guest on this week's pod. Pollock chats to Ugo and Ashy about the Champions Cup semi-final with Leinster this weekend and his remarkable rise through the ranks over the past 12 months. We also learn how he deals with criticism on social media and how…
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Is Sturgeon ducking gender debate? 27:22

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Why is Nicola Sturgeon yet to respond to the UK Supreme Court’s gender ruling? The BBC’s David Wallace Lockhart explains why some are keen to hear from the former First Minister. And employment lawyer Ingrid McGhee and Nick McKerrell, a law lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University, give Laura expert takes on what new Equality and Human Rights Comm…
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28/04/25 - Spring flush is causing problems at dairies, pulses, swapping cows for trees. 11:46

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Dairy farmers are being advised to cull or sell cows or reduce their feed as processors across the country struggle with high volumes of milk. The spring flush has been particularly good this year, with cows put out to grass earlier, and that's meant they're producing more milk. But dairies can't cope and some are warning that while they'll pay the…
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Women’s Six Nations: England win the Grand Slam 28:13

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England held off a late France fightback to secure a fourth consecutive Grand Slam and a seventh straight title. Sara Orchard is joined by Kat Merchant, Katy Daley-McLean and Claire Thomas to dissect how England nearly let the title slip away. The team chat England’s performance with questions around selection and how this England team would fair a…
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Birch Sap, Sailing and Boggy Marathons 1:22:51

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Tennants of Elgin is a family quarrying business that has been operating out of the North East of Scotland for fifty years. They have had numerous impressive contracts across Europe, but have recently begun some work that’s a little closer to home – providing the granite for Aberdeen’s Union Street works. Mark went along to meet with Director Gavin…
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26/04/2025 Farming Today This Week: Agroforestry, Planning, Rare Breeds, EU food Imports 24:59

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Restrictions have been introduced on what visitors and returning holidaymakers can bring into the UK, in response to concerns about foot and mouth outbreaks in Europe. Meat and dairy products cannot be brought back from Europe into the country, and the new rules cover everything from cured meats and cheeses to sandwiches. The aim is to prevent a fo…
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25/04/25 Concerns around lack of awareness of EU food import ban, trade talks, agroforestry 13:52

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Concerns about foot and mouth outbreaks in Europe have led to restrictions on what visitors and returning holidaymakers can bring into the UK. Meat and dairy products cannot now be brought back from Europe into the country, the aim being to prevent an outbreak here. That rule was introduced on the 12th of April this year and covers everything from …
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Women’s Six Nations: The Twickenham showdown 53:09

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Only France stand in the way of England securing a fourth consecutive Grand Slam. Sara Orchard and Philippa Tuttiett preview the final weekend of the Six Nations, including the big showdown at Twickenham. Red Roses head coach John Mitchell talks about the connection he has formed with his players and how he is still assessing his options at fly-hal…
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The Great BBC Soap Opera 29:19

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The future of River City has been discussed in the Scottish Parliament after the BBC’s decision to cancel the long-running soap due to "changing viewing patterns". MSPs were supported by members of the cast at Holyrood – and join other famous names like Ewan McGregor, Richard E Grant and Irvine Welsh in urging the corporation to reconsider. We ask …
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24/04/2025 Warning that changes to planning bill threatens nature; calls for a rare breeds ministerial roundtable, silvopasture 13:44

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A government amendment to its planning bill would be disastrous for both wildlife and big building projects; that's the warning from the Wildlife Trusts which wants ministers to reconsider. The Rare Breeds Survival Trust releases its latest watchlist today, and says that while there is good news for some native breeds, others like the Manx Locton s…
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Is Swinney scared of Farage? 27:43

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says 'the Scottish political establishment is scared' of his party after being excluded from a summit organised by First Minister John Swinney. We ask Nicola Sturgeon’s former chief of staff Liz Lloyd whether Mr Swinney’s description of Mr Farage’s party as 'far right' is fair. And as rumours swirl about the celebrity …
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Is gender self-ID dead? 30:13

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The Scottish Government has accepted that it has an 'obligation' to move at pace to implement the effects of the UK Supreme Court’s decision that the legal definition of a woman is based on biological sex. Meanwhile, a top Scottish lawyer, Roddy Dunlop, has criticised Scottish Green MSP Maggie Chapman for what he described as 'reprehensible' commen…
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The rise and rise of beef prices, carp growing, agroforestry 13:30

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Charlotte Smith examines what's behind 2025's unprecedented increase in prices paid to UK beef farmers. According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board fewer cattle are being farmed in the UK, and beyond. This week Farming Today is taking a closer look at Agroforestry, the approach which combines farming crops or livestock with tree…
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Wade the Warrior 55:02

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Christian Wade is our special guest on the pod! He chats to Ugo, Ashy and Danny about his shock move to rugby league and how it all came about. Does this mean Ashy's Premiership try-scoring record is safe? We also react to Johnny Sexton joining Andy Farrell's Lions coaching team and look at the impact on those in contention for the 10 jersey this s…
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England set up Grand Slam decider with France 22:32

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We are all set for a Grand Slam showdown at Twickenham after England thrashed Scotland and France edged past Italy in Parma in round four. Sara is joined by World Cup winner Katy Daley-McLean and former Scotland international Heather Lockhart to bring you reaction to another big Red Roses win. Who did enough to secure a place for next week’s decide…
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