BBC ALBA – WEEKLY PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Week: 36

Date: Saturday, 5 September – Friday, 11 September 2009


Title: Craobh nan Ubhal

Celebrating the life and music of Flora MacNeil, one of Scotland's greatest exponents of traditional Gaelic song. The programme explores the impact her talent and the rich vein of traditional Gaelic song have had on her life and also on the promotion of Gaelic language and culture in Scotland and further afield.

Transmitted: Saturday 5th September 2009
Time: 22:00


Title: Ola

A study of the impact of oil on the Scottish economy, communities and politics.

Transmitted: Monday 7th September 2009
Time: 22:00


Title: Balaich an Iasgaich

Life at sea for the 'fishing boys' of Uist. This film follows them through the summer months.

Transmitted: Tuesday 8th September 2009
Time: 21:00


Title: Breab

The teens are having a 'T - Breab' at T in the Park and they've packed their sunglasses and waterproofs just in case! Their challenge is to make and present a programme about festival life - can they secure an interview with a band and kick it with A list 'musos'?

Transmitted: Wednesday 9th September 2009
Time: 18:00


Title: Draibhearan

Life behind the wheel for heavy goods vehicle drivers in the Highlands.

Transmitted: Thursday 10th September 2009
Time: 22:00