BBC ALBA – WEEKLY PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS Saturday 26 February – Friday 4 March 2011

Title: SPL Hamilton v Dundee Utd

The latest full-match coverage from the SPL as Hamilton Academical host Dundee United at New Douglas Park.

Transmitted: Saturday 26th February 2011
Time: 17:30


Title: Trusadh: MS
Scotland has the highest prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis of any country in the world, with one in 500 Scots living with this progressive neurological disease.

In this hour long documentary we get a glimpse into the lives of a handful of those individual sufferers.

We find out how they deal with the problems that MS throws up, and meet several who refuse to let the disease beat them – and in particular, Christine Stewart in Stornoway, who is campaigning for a specialist MS nurse to be appointed for the Western Isles.

Despite the high prevalence of MS in the Western Isles, even compared to other areas of Scotland, the post doesn't exist. We also meet inspirational teenager Ryan McLaughlin from Glasgow. His mother has MS, and this motivated him to campaign for Scots to get free Vitamin D to help prevent the illness.

Despite their strength in confronting their disease, many sufferers call it the lonely or hidden disease, as well as the Scottish disease. In this moving and inspirational documentary, we chart some of their highs and lows.

Transmitted: Monday 28th February 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, often in the most beautiful scenic areas of Scotland. 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, the ferry plays a vital role in Christmas plans for Kerrera and Dunoon. Skipper Stevie Mowat is at the helm of the newly extended MV Graemsay, and Kirsteen Morrison becomes one of Scotland's few female ferry skippers.

Transmitted: Tuesday 1st March 2011
Time: 20:30


Title: Farpaisean Chon Chaorach / Sheepdog Trials

The second day of the 2010 International Sheepdog Trials, from Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Transmitted: Tuesday 1st March 2011
Time: 21:00


Title: Eorpa

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

Transmitted: Wednesday 2nd March 2011
Time: 20:30