2013
Gerry Rafferty: Life Goes On
Ricky Ross presents a commemorative celebration of the life and work of Gerry Rafferty, singer, songwriter and recording artist who died in January 2011.
Although best known for the hits, Stuck in the middle with you and Baker Street, Gerry Rafferty’s recording career was bigger than that and spanned a full 40 years of songwriting and music-making.
This programme contains examples of the music from the famous to the well-known to the barely-heard. With contributions from many who knew him and worked with him including Billy Connolly, Joe Egan, Rab Noakes, Barbara Dickson, Linda Thompson, Elly Jackson, Hugh Murphy, Tom Robinson and others, Ricky provides a comprehensive portrait of a complex man and extremely talented artist.
Gerry’s daughter Martha talks poignantly of her life with her famous father and we hear her sing his songs with her cousins. Their performance was a highlight of the commemorative celebratory concerts in Glasgow in January 2012.
BBC Radio 2 (2013).
2012
Michael Marra: All Will Be Well Sadly the great singer-songwriter from Dundee, Michael Marra, died in October 2012. Neon had the honour of putting together a celecbratory documentary for BBC Scotland. BBC Two Scotland (2012) |
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Johnnie Beattie: In the Limelight |
Scotland Inspired 26 x 15 mins. An ambitious exploration of the arts in Scotland in which a range of artists take us on 15-minute 'personal journeys' illustrating their inspiration and the lineage of their artform. Presented by Ashley Jensen. BBC Radio Scotland (2012). |
2011
Gerry Rafferty: Right Down The Line A film about the late Gerry Rafferty, one of Scotland's best-loved singer/songwriters. Narrated by David Tennant. BBC Two Scotland (2011)/BBC Four (2012) |
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Bob's Ballad Bases |
When Peter Capaldi Met John Byrne 1x30 mins. An edition of ArtWorks Scotland in which John Byrne and Peter Capaldi discuss their careers in a face-to-face interview. BBC Two Scotland (2011) |
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No Baby No Cry 1x30 mins. Edi Stark presents a thoughtful exploration of involuntary childlessness. BBC Radio Scotland (2011) |
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2010
Jimme Macgregor - 80 Years Young |
Accordion Wars 1x30 mins. Julie Fowlis explores the role of the accordion in Scottish folk music.. BBC Radio Scotland (2010). |
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Cat's Crime |
Paolo's Year
. 1x60 mins. 2009 was a momentous year for Paisley's Paolo Nutini. Jackie Brambles talks to him and his team and celebrates the success of one of 21st century Scotland's favourite sons. BBC Radio Scotland (2010) |
2009
The Investigation: Homecoming Scotland 2009 1x30 mins. Edi Stark investigates the impact and success of Scotland's Year of Homecoming as well as the legacy for future years. BBC Radio Scotland (2009) |
Distributing Dave 1x30 mins. Gerda Stevenson and Jimmy Chisholm star in this comedy drama narrative with a darkish twist in which a man dies in a freak accident inadvertently caused by wife and best friend. BBC Radio Scotland (2009) |
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The Investigation:
Pavement Cafes and Outdoor
Seating |
Shankly and Stein |
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The Auld Grey Thistle Test 1x30 mins. Sanjeev Kohli hosts a 1960s-themed edition of the comedy panel show where he puts two teams through a mock Scottishness citizenship test to see who get the Caledonian passports. BBC Radio Scotland (2009) |
DVD for the Scottish Government 1x30mins. DVD for the Scottish Government, filming case studies of the Scottish Government's employability partnerships. |
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2008
The Auld Grey Thistle Test
1x30 mins (Pilot). Sanjeev Kohli hosts a comedy panel show where he puts two teams through a mock Scottishness citizenship test to see who get the Caledonian passports. BBC Radio Scotland (2008) Joy to the World 1x60 mins. Barbara Dickson performs some personal musical selections, arranged with Troy Donockley, and plays recordings of best-loved Christmas songs. BBC Radio Scotland (2008) Brand New Country (formerly The Brand New Opry) 500x120 mins. Broad-based weekly music programme. BBC Radio Scotland (1995-2008). |
1x30 mins. Robert Burns met the great fiddler Niel Gow only once. With Jimmy Chisholm as Burns and Michael Marra as Gow their encounter is commemorated in this drama by Bryan Beattie. BBC Radio Scotland (2008)
Asian Overground |
Pop In Translation
1x30 mins. Mark Radcliffe presents a look at one of pop music's more quirky episodes: the foreign-language recordings of hit songs by the original arists, from the Beatles to Bowie. BBC Radio 4 (2007). Scotland's Political Songbook 2x30 mins. John Milne presents a history of political song. BBC Radio Scotland (2007). |
Parcel of Rogues Stubbed Out |
From Birmingham to Bollywood DVD for the Whisky Industry and the DTI |
Be My Guest: A Tribute to Ken Sykora 1x60 mins feature. A tribute to the late guitarist and broadcaster Ken Sykora. BBC Radio Scotland (2006). |
Steve Earle In Concert 1x60 mins Music. Concert recorded at Glasgow Barrowland. BBC Radio Scotland (2004). |
MacGregor’s Music 3x30 mins Feature. A three-part feature on Jimmie MacGregor’s musical career from the 1950s to the present. BBC Radio Scotland (2004). |
Jean Redpath - A Life In Song 2x30 mins Feature. A profile of the Scottish folk music diva. BBC Radio Scotland (2003). |
Southern Soul 5x30 mins Feature on the history of soul music. BBC Radio Scotland (2003). |
Bah Humbug 1x30 mins Feature. A celebration of a grumpy humourless Xmas. BBC Radio Scotland (2002). |
Scotch Reels 5x30 mins Feature on the history of film-making in Scotland. BBC Radio Scotland (2002). |
Original Masters Greatest Hits 20x60 mins Compilations of the best of Original Masters. BBC Radio Scotland (1998-2001). MacZimmerman’s Blues 1x30 mins Feature on Scottish references in Bob Dylan’s work. BBC Radio Scotland (2001). Bobby Darin 4x30 mins Feature on the life work and music of Bobby Darin. BBC Radio 2 (2001). McGonagall 1x30 mins TV feature on the poet William Topaz McGonagall. Artery STV (2001). City To City 1x60 mins Feature on Gerry Rafferty. BBC Radio 2 (2001) |
Original Masters 400x90 mins Music. Back-catalogue music programme. BBC Radio Scotland (1995-2001). Some Fantastic Place 1x60 mins Feature on songwriters Difford and Tilbrook. BBC Radio 2 (2001). Singing Kettle 1x60 mins Entertainment. Children’s concert. BBC Radio Scotland (2001). Another World 1x30 mins TV feature on Gerry Rafferty. Artery STV (2001). |
Chart Slice 150x30 mins Music. TV Chart Show. BBC Choice (1998-2000). Freedom Come All Ye 1x60 mins Feature on life of Hamish Henderson. BBC Radio Scotland (2000). |
Elaine C Smith TV series Robert Noakes musical director and music producer. BBC Scotland (2000). |
On Speaking Terms Interview programme presented by Donny O’Rourke.BBC Radio Scotland (1999). Abbey Road 1x60 mins Feature on 30th anniversary of Beatles’ album. BBC Radio 2 (1999). |
Designer City 1x60 mins Feature on Glasgow’s year as City of Architecture and Design. BBC Radio 2 (1999). |
Elaine @ Hogmanay Elaine C Smith Hogmanay show. Robert Noakes musical director and music producer. BBC Scotland (1998). |
In The Days Before Rock ’n’ Roll 4x60 mins Feature on pre rock ’n’ roll music from the 1920s to the 1950s. BBC Radio 2 (1998). |
Woody Guthrie 2x30 mins Feature on Woody’s legacy. BBC Radio 2 (1997). Cod Liver Oil and the Orange Juice 1x60 mins Feature on folk entertainer Hamish Imlach. BBC Radio Scotland (1997). |
Joe Boyd, A World Of Music 4x30 mins Feature on record producer Joe Boyd. BBC Radio 2 (1997). |
Leader’s Tapes 4x30 mins Feature on record producer Bill Leader. BBC Radio 2 (1996) |
Man In A Briefcase 5x15 mins Feature exposing the hidden secrets of the briefcase. BBC Radio 4 (1996). |
Your Cheatin’ Heart By John Byrne Robert Noakes musical director and music producer. BBC Network (1989). |