BBC Radio Scotland - Digging up your Roots

Currie · Post by **Currie** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:11 am

BBC Radio Scotland - Digging up your Roots – Series 4 (3?).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00gmkzr

Episode 1 - Claire White looks at how centuries of migration have affected Scotland and asks how to start tracing our families overseas.

(There’s a long lead-in, the program is of 55 minutes duration)

Next Sunday Episode 2 - Claire White hears fascinating family tales which shed light on societies long gone.

I saw it here with info on future episodes http://scottishancestry.blogspot.com/20 ... eries.html

Don’t miss it,
Alan

rye470 · Post by **rye470** » Mon Jan 05, 2009 3:31 am

Hi Currie,

Many Thanks, as always, for the reminder. I would miss all these programmes if it wasn't for your posts.

Happy New Year,

Christine.

Currie · Post by **Currie** » Mon Jan 12, 2009 11:13 am

Hello Christine,

Isn’t it great to be able to listen to programs like this from all that distance and at any time we choose.

This weeks looks interesting – Episode 2: Claire White hears fascinating family tales which shed light on societies long gone. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00gn2yz

Next week – Episode 3: Scotland's maritime heritage comes alive in the tales of families whose lives it has shaped. Claire White hears stories of trawling, treason and trading on the high seas.

All the best,
(and a Happy New Year to you too)
Alan

Currie · Post by **Currie** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:12 am

It’s here again, but there seems to be a problem. (Now OK)

BBC Radio Scotland - Digging up your Roots
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00gr4t2

This week – Episode 3: Scotland's maritime heritage comes alive in the tales of families whose lives it has shaped. Claire White hears stories of trawling, treason and trading on the high seas.

Next week, 25th January – Episode 4: Scots at War.

Happy listening,
Alan

Currie · Post by **Currie** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:58 am

BBC Radio Scotland - Digging up your Roots
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00h314k

This week – Episode 4: Claire White hears stories of the Scots at war in tales of courage, cunning and endurance, and finds that Scotland's military heritage provides rich pickings for the genealogist.

Next week, 1st February – Episode 5: Where do surnames come from?

Don’t miss it,
Alan

Currie · Post by **Currie** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 4:20 am

BBC Radio Scotland - Digging up your Roots
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00h90ts

This week – Episode 5: Where do surnames come from and what do they mean to the genealogist? Claire White investigates with genealogist Bruce Durie on hand to offer advice.

Next week, 8th February – Episode 6: From Witches to Bigamists.

Don’t miss it,
Alan

scooter · Post by **scooter** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 3:09 pm

...and for those who have seen some of my postings on the TS Australian board, you may well recognise the bigamy story! I gave a nod to the forum in the interview, hopefully they'll include it!

Fingers crossed they've found out something I couldn't.....

Scott

scooter · Post by **scooter** » Sat Feb 07, 2009 11:48 pm

I see the details about tomorrow's broadcast are now online, I'll be interested to see how it's been edited, although I would say that the Dickens link is entirely speculative!

Cheers,

Scott

Currie · Post by **Currie** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 7:01 am

Hello Scott,

I’m looking forward to this one and finding out what the Dickens with the Dickens thing. I hope they found something new, especially some clue as to what became of him.

All the best,
Alan

scooter · Post by **scooter** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 9:57 am

Hi Alan,

Yes, THe Dickens thing is a couple of "what if's"/maybe's that were proposed to me last year by a Dickens aficionado. As I mentioned, I can't substantiate them, though they add a distinct historical dimension to an already 'energetic' story.

I asked the other day if anything 'new' was discovered, but they weren't in a position to tell me. I wait with baited breath......

Very best,

Scott