''BBC Scotland Investigates'' is a

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programme broadcast in Scotland by

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. It is broadcast regularly on

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on weekday nights, currently with varying timeslots. Previously known as ''Frontline Scotland'', the programme usually features current issues affecting the Scottish people. Most recent examples include gang warfare in Glasgow, problems with the

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, the likely effects of increased

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in Scottish cities and

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. BBC Scotland Investigates' reporters include

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and Ross McWilliam. In most cases, the entire programme is devoted to one topic, and consists entirely of an in-depth documentary piece from a single reporter (similar to the

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's ''

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'' programme). The programme is also available on the

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from the BBC Scotland website, with episodes dating back to 2004 available to watch online.

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