BBC ALBA – WEEKLY PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Saturday 23 October – Friday 29 October 2010


Title: Scottish Premier League - Hamilton V St Johnstone

The latest full-match coverage from the SPL as Hamilton host St Johnstone at New Douglas Park.

Transmitted: Saturday 23rd October 2010
Time: 17:30


Title: Live Rugby - Glasgow V Ospreys

Live Magners League coverage as Glasgow host Ospreys at Firhill Stadium.

Transmitted: Sunday 24th October 2010
Time: 16:05


Title: Trusadh - Fuil agus Luaidhe/Blood and Lead

Scottish Gypsy traveller, Roseanna McPhee, who has fought passionately for the rights of her community in Scotland, makes an emotional journey to Kosovo to examine the plight of the Roma people in Mitrovica.

Having been forced to flee from their homes during the war 10 years ago, many of them were placed in "temporary" camps near Mitrovica, but the camps were built on land contaminated by what was Europe's largest lead mine. Most are still there and much of the population suffer from chronic lead poisoning, particularly the children.

Accompanied by experienced tv journalist, Derek MacKay, this combination of a passionate, amateur observer with an objective and experienced journalist provides a unique perspective on the plight of Mitrovica's Roma, and the attempts of a Scottish Gypsy traveller to help those with whom she feels a sense of kinship.

Transmitted: Monday 25th October 2010
Time: 21:00


Title: Ceol Country/Caithness Country Music Festival

Anne Morrison brings you some musical highlights from the Northern Nashville Caithness Country Music Festival. Among the artists showcased at the festival are local band Slange Ava, international singer Leona Williams and Irishman Brendan Quinn. In addition to the music, Anne visits a local Heritage Centre in Wick where she explores some interesting exhibits.

Transmitted: Tuesday 26th October 2010
Time: 21:00


Title: Soillse - Briseadh nan Long/Iron Crows

Everyday some 20,000 people in Chittagong, a small port city of southern Bangladesh risk their lives for two dollars. They dismantle retired old ships from all over the world. An average of 20 workers die in Chittagong every year.

Despite the harsh working environment, full of contaminants and toxic gases, the ships are gifts from God. Soillse speaks to Belal, 21, skilled worker Rufik, 32, and child labourer Ekramul, 12, to gain an insight into the heart-breaking story of their lives with breathtaking views of the ship breaking yards.

Transmitted: Wednesday 27th October 2010
Time: 21:00


Title: Club TV

Exclusive interviews, match action, and behind the scenes news and features at Celtic and Rangers F.C.

Transmitted: Thursday 28th October 2010
Time: 21:00


Title: Live Rugby - Scarlets V Glasgow

Live Magners League coverage as Glasgow travel to Wales to face the Scarlets at the Parc y Scarlets stadium.

Transmitted: Friday 29th October 2010
Time: 20:00


Title: Grinn/Makeover

Lisa MacNeil and Robert MacDonald get a new image from the Grinn team. Makeover show with Donna Macleod, Lynda Martin and John Bowers.

Transmitted: Friday 29th October 2010
Time: 22:00