BBC ALBA – WEEKLY PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Week: 32

Date: Saturday, 8 August – Friday, 14 August 2009


Title: Seachd - Inaccessible Pinnacle

From Chris Young, producer of E4’s hugely successful ‘Inbetweeners’, comes ‘Seachd – The Inaccessible Pinnacle’ – the story of a boy’s quest for the truth behind the death of his parents and the truth behind his Grandfather's ancient, incredible and fearful stories.

Stories from the whole swathe of Gaelic history of love, revenge, water-horses and Spanish gold. Angus’ Grandfather hijacks his life for one last time leading him to one of Scotland's most treacherous mountains, The Inaccessible Pinnacle, and an ancient truth he never expected to find.

Transmitted: Saturday 8th August 2009
Time: 21:00


Title: Ealtainn – Lewis-born designer, Sandra Murray

Having established herself as a couturier at international level and being asked to design a dress for the Queen, Lewis-born Sandra Murray is putting highland fashion firmly on the map. We follow the designer as she travels to Cannes and Paris for material and exhibits her one-off dresses at a showcase in Skibo Castle.

Transmitted: Monday 10th August 2009
Time: 21:00


Title: Soillse – Uganda’s Child Soldiers

The story of Ida, Richard and Irene - three children who were abducted by the Joseph Kony and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in Northern Uganda.

Transmitted: Wednesday 12th August 2009
Time: 21:00


Title: A'Fagail Bharraigh/Barra and Canada

Personal stories of historical and family links between Barra and Canada

A fascinating documentary following sixty islanders from the island of Barra on a remarkable trip to Canada tracing historical and family links, including a visit to the burial place of five young men from the island who lost their lives in the world’s largest explosion in the
pre-nuclear age, when a munitions ship collided in Halifax harbour during the first World War.

Transmitted: Thursday 13th August 2009
Time: 21:00


Title: Tatoo Dhùn Èideann/Edinburgh Tattoo 2008

BBC ALBA presents the best of the 2008 Edinburgh Military Tattoo to coincide with the peak of this year’s Festival extravaganza.

Transmitted: Friday 14th August 2009
Time: 22:00