BBC ALBA – WEEKLY PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Saturday 6 November – Friday 12 November 2010


Title: SPL St. Johnstone V Kilmarnock

The latest full-match coverage from the SPL as St Johnstone host Kilmarnock at McDiarmid Park.

Transmitted: Saturday 6th November 2010
Time: 17:30


Title: Horo Ghealaidh/Celtic Music Sessions

World class musicians from the Celtic Connections festival drop in to give special, intimate performances at the Horo Gheallaidh ceilidh session's filmed in Glasgow and presented by Sarah Cruickshank.

This week, famous singer Kate Rusby, folk group Shetland Bus and Darren MacLean are among the guests. This is a unique opportunity to watch world-class artists up close, performing stripped down versions of their songs live on our sofa in a way you won't have seen them before.

Transmitted: Saturday 6th November 2010
Time: 22:00


Title: Tir nan Òran / Heartland Music

As part of the BBC’s Year of Gaelic Song, Tìr nan Òran (Heartland Song) brings you five of the most popular songs from Harris, including performances from Donna MacSween and Ewen MacLeod. The series is narrated by popular Gaelic singer Kirsteen MacDonald.

Transmitted: Monday 8th November 2010
Time: 20:30


Title: Partaig / Partick

The MacLeod clan are out and about the fortnightly Farmers Market in the heart of Partick, trying foods from across Europe.

With the FilmG award ceremony at Eden Court in Inverness and the opening night of Aileen's pub, the Partick residents enjoy a bit of glitz this week.

Meanwhile, Donnie is with the lads down at Partick Bowling Club and Rev Murdo Angus is out and about visiting his Partick parishioners, whilst Nan takes a Gaelic class with a twist and Shona attends the GGs choir practice.

Transmitted: Monday 8th November 2010
Time: 22:00


Title: Uaigneas / Solitude

Uaigneas highlights the role of women in times of family crisis or trauma, giving a thought-provoking and heart-wrenching understanding of how they cope. In a personal and candid account, Nannie Kearney tells how she helped her family deal with Alzheimers and cancer.

Transmitted: Tuesday 9th November 2010
Time: 20:30


Title: Ceol Country / Country Music

Evelyn Coull takes you to the Kelso Country and Western Festival in the Scottish Borders. Among the bands and singers on show at the festival are Raising Cain, The Haleys and Jonny Williams.

In addition to the music, Evelyn meets with the festival organisers to learn more about this popular event. She also takes a trip to the Kelso Races in the company of local country band, Rockin' Horse.

Transmitted: Tuesday 9th November 2010
Time: 21:00


Title: SPL Aberdeen v Inverness Caledonian Thistle

The latest full-match coverage from the SPL as Aberdeen host Inverness Caledonian Thistle at Pittodrie.

Transmitted: Tuesday 9th November 2010
Time: 22:00


Title: An Cuiltheann / The Cuillin

The Skye Cuillin has been an important landmark since early times, a lure for mountaineers since the early 1800s, and a favoured haunt of poets, artists and writers.

An Cuiltheann charts the history, climbs, characters and artistry associated with the longest mountain ridge in Britain. Featuring interviews with artists, climbers, and local people, the programme illustrates the challenge and inspiration of the "Alps" of Skye.

Transmitted: Thursday 11th November 2010
Time: 21:00


Title: Grinn / Makeover

Mairi Wetton and Marie Matheson styled and groomed by Grinn team, Lynda Martin, Donna MacLeod and John Bowers.

Transmitted: Friday 12th November 2010
Time: 21:00