In the autumn of 1773, the English writer Samuel Johnson visits the Hebrides, or Western Isles, off the North-West coast of Scotland. With him are his friend, the Scotsman James Boswell, and his black servant Francis Barber. Staying with a series of hosts, including elderly Jacobite heroine Flora McDonald, Johnson and Boswell encounter traditional Scottish hospitality at first-hand, all the time arguing about politics (and in Boswell's case losing his head over every pretty woman he meets). Meanwhile, Francis and another black servant they encounter provide evidence of the new consciousness emerging in Britain's soon-to-be-independent American colonies.

Following comedian Frank Skinner and Scottish crime writer Denise Mina as they team up to recreate James Boswell's and Dr Johnson's 18th century trip through Scotland to the Hebrides.

A look at the life of James Boswell.

Documentary looking at the changing face of ownership of Scottish islands, interviewing new owners from international businesspeople to famous rock star.

Another FitzPatrick TravelTalk, taking us to the titular islands.

Join AC/DC singer, Brian Johnson and Dire Straits singer and guitarist, Mark Knopfler as they share their incredible knowledge and experiences with each other - and a hand-picked selection of music royalty.

When Amber discovers Sofia's role as storykeeper, she comes along on a mission to the Mystic Isles to help a former crystal being get her Terra Crystal back.

The story of the permanently changing landscape and its wildlife of the British isles since the last ice age.

Interviews with those who know Boris Johnson well, paint a true picture of the politician.

Play based on a case from Boswell's journal.