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When his career in football was cut short by injury, he found a new lease of life in politics and become Scotland's second-ever First Minister. Richard talks to Henry McLeish about his life and career.

Lynsay Downs, a priest in the Scottish Episcopal Church, and her 3 children all have autism. It inspired her to set up an online community to support and encourage people like her and her children. She tells Richard the impact it's had on their lives.

Whether public or private, our lives are marked by rituals. Bob Davis, Professor of Religious and Cultural Education and Dr Kenny Brophy, Senior Lecturer in Archaeology, both at the University of Glasgow, delve into our fascination with them and why they are so central to our lives.

Author Martin Puchner talks to Richard about his new book, 'The Written World', a journey through the centuries and around the world revealing how literature has shaped our histories.

Continuing our series of Advent Inspirations, we hear from people working in Christian charities about the things they keep going back to at this time of year. Alistair Dutton, Director of SCIAF, describes his emotional connection to a special poem.

Inspired by the consciousness-raising groups that emerged from the Women's Movement in the 1960s, artist Helen de Main has created a series of open conversations using an already established close group of women based at Platform, an arts venue in Easterhouse. Helen and group member, Jean Lawton, talk to Richard about their experiences.