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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scotland unveils tasty selection of seasonal fare
Hearty laughs, emotionally-charged drama, leading edge animation and rousing music are
among the ingredients in the feast of entertainment that Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scotland will serve up over
the festivities.
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The Christmas and New Year schedules which were unveiled today highlight a variety of
programmes to satisfy a wide range of tastes.
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There are mixed tears of joy and sadness on River City this yuletide, when George (John
Murtagh) prepares for what he knows will be his last Christmas.
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An emotional gathering
is in store for his family and loved ones, who are all oblivious to the fact that he is
dying from a brain tumour.
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But there's happier news for the Adams family when unexpected arrivals are sure to make
this Christmas a very special one for Scarlett (Sally Howitt), Jimmy (Billy McElhaney)
and Bob (Stephen Purdon).
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The Watchnight Celebration on Christmas Eve comes from the atmospheric Rosslyn Chapel,
now an international landmark thanks to the Da Vinci Code phenomenon.
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Introduced by
Richard Holloway, the celebration will feature well-known carols and readings from
guests, including Hannah Gordon, in a candlelit atmosphere.
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The entertainment on New Year's Eve begins in charming and pioneering fashion with
Haunted Hogmanay.
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This humorous animated comedy, which has been created with stop-frame
technology, tells the story of amateur ghost-hunter Jeff Wylie who finds his New Year
celebrations hijacked when dubious acquaintance, Thurston McCondroy, persuades him to
seek out spooky spirits.
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The festive special features the vocal talents of Alex Nortonas Thurston and Peter Capaldi as Jeff.
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And Jonathan Watson is on-form again as he tackles the great and not-so-good of Scottish
football in the nation's favourite festive send-up, Only An Excuse?
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Gordon Strachan may
have earned plenty of plaudits this season, but he still won't be spared a ribbing in
the ever-popular Hogmanay hoot while newcomer Paul Le Guen can expect a warm welcome to
Watson's world of football.
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The laughter continues in the run-up to the bells with another memorable Still Game festive special. Jack (Ford Kiernan) and Victor (Greg Hemphill) find themselves holed up
in the hoist of Osprey Heights as they make their way to a celebration at the bells.
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Trapped in the lift, Winston (Paul Riley) recalls the daddy of all Hogmanays, in the dim
and distant past when Craiglang knew how to throw a party.
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Join Jackie Bird and a star-studded line up in the Great Hall of Edinburgh Castle, right
at the heart of the most famous Hogmanay party in the world.
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Hogmanay Live will feature
Scottish chart sensation Paolo Nutini, the Pet Shop Boys, Karine Polwart, and Hogamanay
favourites Phil Cunnningham and Aly Bain.
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The show will bring in the New Year in style
with the crowds in Glasgow joining in to sing Auld Lang Syne in a unique Hogmanay link-up.
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Among the festive treats on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland is a generous helping of laughter to
banish those post-Christmas blues.
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In the Day Of Scottish Comedy, on Wednesday 27 December, Armando Ianucci goes back to his comedic roots when he listens to some of the
sketches he created whilst working for Radio Scotland.
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They haven't been aired for
20 years, so Armando may display a fatherly pride in his youthful efforts - or he may be
left cringing at the memory.
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There's also a comedy debut in the form of The Clan which stars Richard Wilson, Ashley
Jensen, Michelle Gomez and Sandy Nelson and follows the story of Jamie, a trainee
fireman and mainlander, who finds himself shipwrecked on the island of Rhuck.
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Donalda MacKinnon, Head of Programmes at Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scotland, said: "Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scotland has produced
another excellent line-up of festive entertainment which we hope will delight our
audiences.
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"Each year we attract huge audiences for our festive output and hopefully the
depth and range of programming will once again provide something for everyone."
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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scotland Press Office
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