BBC ALBA – WEEKLY PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS Saturday 5 March – Friday 11 March 2011

Title: Live Rugby - Ospreys v Glasgow

Live Magners League coverage as Glasgow Warriors travel to face Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium, Swansea.

Transmitted: Saturday 5th March 2011
Time: 17:25


Title: SPL Hearts v Kilmarnock

The latest full-match coverage from the SPL as Hearts host Kilmarnock at Tynecastle.

Transmitted: Saturday 5th March 2011
Time: 19:30


Title: Piping Live

From the Piping Live music festival, Julie Fowlis presents a special concert – a blend of classical music and the music of piping icon Duncan Johnstone.

Transmitted: Saturday 5th March 2011
Time: 21:30


Title: Trusadh: Reidio Coimhearsnachd / Community Radio
Where do you turn for the most immediate local information? The blocked road, bingo night, missing dog, or even the best deal on carpets? Plus hours of music and entertainment? Your local community radio station!

In Fort William, Nevis Radio's longest serving volunteer presenter is Calum Smith. Every Thursday evening for 16 years, Calum has been offering his own traditional blend of Gaelic songs chosen from a personal collection of over 200 well worn tape cassettes!

On the south side of Glasgow a new community radio voice - Sunny Govan - continues to go from strength to strength. Recent shared recipients of Channel 4's, 'The Secret Millionaire', they champion the underprivileged within their challenging broadcast area.

When launched in 2003, Two Lochs Radio in Gairloch was the smallest station in the UK. Retired school mistress Alice Mackenzie and her husband Roddy have travelled throughout the Gairloch and Loch Ewe area and produced hundreds of hours of programming on local history in Gaelic.

The programme provides a celebration of the local community radio stations and the enthusiastic army of volunteers who give their community a voice - including the local amateur DJs who have become accidental celebrities!

Transmitted: Monday 7th March 2011
Time: 21:00


Title: Thar an Aiseig / Ferry Tales

The ferry is an intrinsic part of life in many communities throughout Scotland. From large vessels to small motor boats, the ferries transport people, goods and livestock from islands and peninsulas, providing a crucial connection with mainland Scotland.

Over a year, this series follows the people that run and use Scotland's ferries. From family run businesses to large corporations, all striving to deliver the best service, despite the daily challenges of weather, timetables and engineering problems. From holiday travellers to commuters and school children, the ferry is vital to people for all sorts of reasons.

In this programme, on the Isle of Kerrera the ferry is on stand-by for the imminent arrival of Sheila MacGregor's baby. Western Ferries "Sound of Scarba" goes into dry dock in Greenock. Ferry passengers head to Shetland the Up Helly Aa festival and the Orkney ferry, the Graemsay, is back to work.

Transmitted: Tuesday 8th March 2011
Time: 20:30


Title: Farpaisean Chon Chaorach / Sheepdog Trials

The Supreme Championship Final 2010 from Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Transmitted: Tuesday 8th March 2011
Time: 21:00


Title: Eorpa

Another edition of Eorpa, reporting on the most interesting stories from around Europe.

Transmitted: Wednesday 9th March 2011
Time: 20:30

Title: Thuige Seo

Missionary and teacher Jessie Boydell in conversation with Donald Morrison about her life.

Transmitted: Thursday 10th March 2011
Time: 20:30