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The Social Presents - Episode Guide

Season 2018

Comedy

Episode: 2018-11-23 | Airdate: Nov 23, 2018 (20 min)

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Join Marjolein Robertson on the bonny island of Shetland for a tour of her favourite spots and some of the best comedy sketches from new talent project BBC Scotland's The Social.

Season 2020

Outdoor Life

Episode: 2020-07-08 | Airdate: Jul 8, 2020 (30 min)

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From open water swimming on Lewis to tackling all of Scotland's munros with your dog in tow, take a relaxing wander around the outdoors with creative talent from BBC The Social.

Spoken Word

Episode: 2020-07-27 | Airdate: Jul 27, 2020 (30 min)

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The Scottish spoken-word scene is thriving, and artists from across the country have joined forces as viewers take a deep dive into their intimate and creative world.

LGBTQ+ Stories from Scotland

Episode: 2020-08-03 | Airdate: Aug 3, 2020 (30 min)

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From a drag dad to a queer bookshop, powerful coming out stories, a rallying cry for trans rights and much more - Scotland's LGBTQ+ community is in the spotlight.

Get Battered

Episode: 2020-11-23 | Airdate: Nov 23, 2020 (15 min)

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Dazza grew up on two things and two things alone - oxygen and fish suppers. In Get Battered, he travels across Scotland, sampling the finest fish and chips the country has to offer.

Cooking for Mugs

Episode: 2020-11-23 | Airdate: Nov 23, 2020 (15 min)

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Ever tried cooking pizza in a mug? Or a curry? Zarah tests it out to see if everything really can be made in a mug.

Health and Wellbeing Stories

Episode: 2020-11-30 | Airdate: Nov 30, 2020 (30 min)

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From avoiding burnout and how dogs could help your mental health, to tips from a personal trainer, these stories from young people across Scotland will help you keep well.

Disability Stories

Episode: 2020-12-07 | Airdate: Dec 7, 2020 (30 min)

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From why you shouldn't approach a guide dog while it's working, to the everyday life of a wheelchair user in Edinburgh, young disabled people from across Scotland tell their story.

Christmas Stories

Episode: 2020-12-28 | Airdate: Dec 28, 2020 (30 min)

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From an evil elf on the shelf to a deep-fried Christmas dinner and vegan crackers, these stories from young people across Scotland will get you feeling festive.

Season 2021

Climate Change and You

Episode: 2021-11-04 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2021 (30 min)

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From comedy songs and powerful spoken word, to personal stories about how it will affect their lives, young people from across Scotland talk about climate change.

The Reluctant Environmentalist

Episode: 2021-11-08 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2021 (30 min)

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Deep down, Zarah Hill knows she should be trying to do her bit for the environment, but it all just seems like such a hassle. She has been doing some digging and has come up with ways she can help save the planet which may also benefit her in the short term. Zarah knows she will only stick to something if she can see an improvement in her day-to-day existence, so has decided to find out if being an eco-warrior is actually worth it.

Season 2022

Let's Talk About Sex

Episode: 2022-03-28 | Airdate: Mar 28, 2022 (30 min)

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Navigating sex and relationships isn't easy. From one-night stands to gay dating apps, these intimate stories give us a peek into dating in Scotland.

Outdoor Adventures

Episode: 2022-04-04 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2022 (30 min)

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Scotland is an adventurer's paradise - from mountain biking in the downhill capital, Fort William, to navigating Scotland's Great Glen canoe trail, there are a lot of fun ways to get around. However, Scotland has so much more than just adrenaline sports. Follow our adventurers as they find ways to connect with nature through wild swimming, foraging and generally getting in amongst it.

How We're Wired

Episode: 2022-04-11 | Airdate: Apr 11, 2022 (30 min)

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Our brains are all different, and that's what makes us unique. Neurodiverse young people talk about the ways they experience the world, from living with ADHD, to navigating autistic meltdowns. Find out what it's like living with synesthesia, dyscalculia and dyslexia, and how growing up with epilepsy affects your life. What does it look like inside your mind?

The Conscious Closet

Episode: 2022-04-23 | Airdate: Apr 23, 2022 (15 min)

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What is greenwashing? What really happens to our old clothes? Is vegan leather worth the hype? And why is fast fashion so cheap? Join Alice Cruickshank as she brings fashion's dirty secrets out of the closet so that we can all make conscious decisions about what we buy.

Spilling the Black Tea

Episode: 2022-10-17 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2022 (15 min)

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What does it mean to be black and Scottish? Join Amanda Calley as she gives her personal view, spilling the black tea on everything from the importance of diverse representation to Black History Month, from Scotland's uncomfortable history in the slave trade to the British Civil Rights Movement. Everyone deserves to feel comfortable in their own skin and proud of who they are, and Amanda is finally there.

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