BBC ALBA – WEEKLY PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS Saturday 18 December – Friday 24 December 2010

Title: Cocaire nan Cocairean
Two new cooks join Cathy MacDonald in the kitchen to see if they can impress Cathy and her guest with their culinary creations.

Transmitted: Monday 20th December 2010
Time: 20:30


Title: Murtairean - Gun Ainm
The story of notorious 1960s killer Bible John, who after more than 40 years remains unidentified.

Transmitted: Thursday 23rd December 2010
Time: 21:00


Title: Trusadh - Orain Ura - An Gairm

In this the 'Year of Song', we take a look at where Gaelic song is in 2010, and explore what lies ahead for one of the richest pillars of the Gaelic language, and Scottish culture?

From the prolific household bards of the clan chiefs, through countless Mods - and to the stadium-rock stage, Gaelic song has had some exciting evolutions in its 300 plus years in known history. Recent times though have seen little original material being written.

Is that all about to change though? What part could the recent rise of the Scottish traditional music scene play? Have initiatives like the Nòs Ùr and Rapal song competitions contributed to a new generation of bands and singers writing in new, innovative, contemporary styles in Gaelic? Is this indeed the dawn of a new era in Gaelic song?

Transmitted: Friday 24th December 2010
Time: 21:00


Title: Spors na Bliadhna/Sports Review 2010
Review of what's been happening in the world of sport in the past year, including a look back at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

Transmitted: Friday 24th December 2010
Time: 10:00pm


Title: Seirbheis Nollaig/Christmas Service
Join us this Christmas Eve for a very special ecumenical service from Portree Parish Church, Isle of Skye. Rev John M. MacDonald (Church of Scotland) will lead the service, with readings and prayers from Rev Christoper MacRae (Free Church) and Father James MacNeil (Catholic Church).

Transmitted: Friday 24th December 2010
Time: 11:00pm