BBC ALBA – WEEKLY PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Week: 35

Date: Saturday, 29 August – Friday, 4 September 2009

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Transmitted: Saturday 29th August 2009
Time: 20:00


Title: An t-Hiortach

Norman Gillies returns for an emotional visit to his native Island of St Kilda.

In this, the Year of Homecoming, Norman John Gillies, the last surviving male St Kildan, returns with his son for an emotional visit to his Island birthplace.

Acclaimed musician David Allison provides a musical interpretation of the archive footage and specially shot images of this magnificent Island.

Transmitted: Saturday 29th August 2009
Time: 22:00


Title: Mac talla nan eun/The Bird’s Echo

A drama that moves between past and present to tell a St Kildan love story includes a stunning performance of an aerial ballet suspended from the huge sea cliffs, symbolising the experience of the St Kildans who lived and worked on the rocks for centuries.

Transmitted: Sunday 30th August 2009
Time: 15:30


Title: Breab

Breab is back, with six new teens ready to take on the challenge. In show one, the Breab stars meet up for the first time and check
out their city apartment. The big challenge this week is handling creepy crawlies and they face a taste test with edible insects.
It's all to play for as the losing team face a "batty" forfeit.

Transmitted: Wednesday 2nd September 2009
Time: 18:00


Title: Cleas Feasgair/The Shadows

Drama starring Tony Kearney in an adaptation of the play by Iain Crichton Smith.

Transmitted: Wednesday 2nd September 2009
Time: 22:00