BBC ALBA – WEEKLY PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Date: Saturday 16 October – Friday 22 October 2010


Title: Scottish Premier League - Aberdeen V Hearts

The latest full-match coverage from the SPL as Aberdeen host Hearts at Pittodrie.

Transmitted: Saturday 16th October 2010
Time: 17:30


Title: Alleluia!/Spiritual Music & Verse

In the first programme of a new series of Alleluia, the spiritual programme, Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association performs "Sìos dhan Abhainn", and Norrie MacIver and Sineag MacIntyre sing Psalm 130. Alasdair MacAulay talks about the role his faith has played in his life. The programme is presented by Iain MacKinnon.

Transmitted: Sunday 17th October 2010
Time: 19:30


Title: Tir nan Oran/Heartland Song

As part of the BBC’s Year of Gaelic Song, Tìr nan Òran (Heartland Song) brings you five of the most popular songs from Lewis, including performances from Catriona Watt and Donnie & Margaret MacLeod. The series is narrated by popular Gaelic singer Kirsteen MacDonald.

Transmitted: Monday 18th October 2010
Time: 20:30


Title: Partaig

Partick; once a focal point for Gaels coming to Glasgow, a home away from home. But what does the Partick of today look like and
does it still retain a Gaelic identity? This series follows Gaels across the generations as they go about their daily lives in Partick.

Transmitted: Monday 18th October 2010
Time: 22:00


Title: Dileas/Working Dogs

Exploring the work of Scotland's police dogs. Springer spaniel Buddy and his handler go in search of illegal drugs while Blade provides essential back up for the tactical firearms team.

Transmitted: Tuesday 19th October 2010
Time: 20:30


Title: Aonghas Padraig Caimbeul - Meas air Chrannaibh/Angus Peter Campbell

Angus Peter Campbell discusses his life, and his work, in a frank and open interview with Father Colin MacInnes. Starting with Angus Peter's roots in South Uist, he charts his early success as a journalist at Grampian TV, through turbulent years battling alcohol addiction, to his acclaimed success as a novelist, actor and poet.

With performances from Mary Ann Kennedy, Michael Marra, Cathy MacDonald and AL Kennedy, this celebration of modern Gaelic writing is a treat not to be missed.

Transmitted: Thursday 21st October 2010
Time: 21:00


Title: Air an Rathad

It's more cars, camera, action with the 'Air an Rathad' crew in a brand new series.

Fiona gets lost on Harris and Murray is all at sea when the two go head to head in an intriguing challenge. Murray has come up with a test to find out whether a more ancient form of transport could possibly be a faster way to get around the Western Isles, than a super-fast, boy racer's car.

Louise tops up her racing skills with one of Knockhill's top instructors and gets the chance to live her dream behind the wheel of a Formula One car. How does she perform in the wet?

Calum Iain has never been happier as he puts the brand new top of the range Jaguar XJ Supercharged V8 Supersport through its paces. He discovers levels of comfort previously unknown to him in his Mark 2 Escort.

And we welcome in Wacky Races - a brand new feature where our presenters battle it out on the race track, competing against each other in a driving challenge. Each challenge has a twist - but what is it?

Transmitted: Thursday 21st October 2010
Time: 22:00


Title: Live Rugby - Edinburgh V Ulster

Live Magners League coverage as Edinburgh travel to Ravenhill to face Ulster.

Transmitted: Friday 22nd October 2010
Time: 19:00