BBC ALBA – WEEKLY PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Saturday 29 May – Friday 4 June 2010


Title: Dolly Parton live at the O2

Recorded live at the O2 Arena in London, BBC ALBA brings you a concert of Dolly Parton’s greatest hits.

Transmitted: Saturday 29th May 2010
Time: 21:00


Title: Trusadh/Compelling Stories - Sgrios/Food Waste

Food waste is a huge problem in Britain with 8.3 million tonnes of food thrown out annually. In Scotland alone 570,000 tonnes of food is thrown out. Dealing with this costs the Scottish Government £85 million a year, and this practice is costing each household £430 annually.

However there are many ways that everyone could help tackle this issue, and 'Trusadh' meets some of the individuals and groups who are on a mission to help drive these changes.

Transmitted: Monday 31st May 2010
Time: 21:00


Title: Cuide ri Cathy – Jack McConnell

Cathy MacDonald spends a day in the company of former First Minister of Scotland, Jack McConnell.

Transmitted: Monday 31st May 2010
Time: 22:00


Title: Turus a Bhradain/The Salmon's Journey

Neen Mackay's angling odyssey continues with a look at the Scottish salmon rivers of the far north.

Transmitted: Tuesday 1st June 2010
Time: 20:30


Title: Thuige Seo / Talk Show

In the latest programme in a series of interviews with notable Gaels, Donald Morrison catches up with teacher, artist and language expert Colin Spencer.

Transmitted: Thursday 3rd June 2010
Time: 20:30