BBC ALBA – WEEKLY PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS Saturday 22 October – Friday 28 October 2011

Title: SPL: St Mirren V Hibs

‘As-live’ coverage from the Scottish Premier League as St Mirren host Hibs at St Mirren Park, Paisley.

Transmitted: Saturday 22 October
Time: 5.30 – 7.30pm


Title: Blas Music Festival 2011
Kirsteen MacDonald presents highlights from Hallaig, a special concert from Inverness Cathedral celebrating the work of the poet Sorley Maclean.

Transmitted: Saturday 22 October
Time: 9.00 – 10.00pm


Title: Horo Gheallaidh / Celtic Music

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, Karen Matheson with Irish singer Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh, Basque accordionist Kepa Junkera, Scots singer Scott Garner and some great tunes from Dàimh. 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 22 October
Time: 10.00 – 10.25pm


Title: Hurling / Shinty Ireland V Scotland

‘As-live’ coverage of the Hurling / Shinty international between Ireland and Scotland from Athy, Co. Kildare.

Transmitted: Sunday 23 October
Time: 4.00 – 5.30pm


Title: Trusadh – Suas is Sios Nam Inntinn / Bipolar and Me

Rhoda Meek has suffered from depression since she was a teenager. At 19, she was a presenter on the children's programme
Dè a-nis? Bubbly and with a 'give anything a go' attitude, you would never have known that beneath the surface, something was troubling her. But it was, as she battled with depression through these years.

Two years ago, Rhoda found herself having intense mood swings - going from being in a great mood to becoming extremely irritable - and was diagnosed with bipolar 2.

Suas is sìos nam Inntinn (Bipolar & Me) is Rhoda's personal journey as she explores the many different aspects of mental health.

Mental health problems affect 1 in 4 of Scots. However, despite this high prevalence, Rhoda is all too aware of the fear that often surrounds the illness. How difficult it is for people to accept that they, or a family member are experiencing mental health problems, and how hard it is to speak out? Amongst those that she speaks to, her father, Prof. Donald Meek, and the psychologist, Dr Rachel MacLeod.

Trusadh: Suas is sìos nam Inntinn (Bipolar & Me) - Rhoda's own moving story, and her personal journey, as she hears from others who have experienced mental health problems, and tries to learn from how they have managed to cope with things.

Transmitted: Monday 24 October
Time: 9.00 – 10.00pm


Title: Turas Tony

Actor Tony Kearney from BBC's 'River City' swaps the comfort of a television studio for four varied and challenging professions.

Episode two sees Tony train as a chef in a top Glasgow restaurant. Can he handle the heat as he attempts to serve up a sumptuous meal for the toughest of critics - 10 of his River City colleagues?

Transmitted: Monday 24 October
Time: 10.00 – 10.30pm


Title: Ceol Country

Anne Morrison presents highlights from the Kelso Country and Western Music Festival. Among the artists showcased at the festival are Raising Cain, Jim Clarke and the Haley Sisters. In addition to the music Anne spends a day with singer Chris Raddings, finding out more about his work as a music therapist.

Transmitted: Tuesday 25 October
Time: 9.00 – 10.00pm


Title: Eorpa

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

Transmitted: Wednesday 26 October
Time: 8.30 – 9.00pm


Title: Na Geamannan / World Island Games

New series following Western Isles sportsmen and women as they prepare for this year's International Island Games on the Isle of Wight.

Transmitted: Thursday 27 October
Time: 8.30 – 9.00pm


Title: Somhairle

An exploration of the life and work of Gaelic poet Sorley MacLean whose poetry is celebrated today both nationally and internationally.

Transmitted: Thursday 27 October
Time: 9.00 – 10.00pm


Title: Siuthad Siubhal / Go! Explore! – Edinburgh

Our intrepid presenters tackle a variety of activities on offer in the Edinburgh/Lothians region - so don't be a couch potato! Go! Explore! The series is presented by Emma MacInnes and Derek ''Pluto'' Murray.

Transmitted: Thursday 27 October
Time: 10.00 – 10.30pm


Title: Pro 12 Live Rugby Edinburgh V Leinster

LIVE rugby action from the Pro12 league as Edinburgh host Leinster at Murrayfield.

Transmitted: Friday 28 October
Time: 7.30 – 9.25pm


Title: Grinn / Makeover

Makeover show Grinn returns for a new series. In episode one Donna, Lynda and hair stylist John Comerford transform Carol
McGlone from South Uist.

Transmitted: Friday 28 October
Time: 10.00 – 10.30pm