Isle of Skye
From the collection of
Cèilidh nan Gaidheal
- Inverness
- 1993-12-31
Isle of Skye
Come over the sea to Skye to learn some beginners Gaelic with Rhoda MacDonald.
Programme 1 in this groundbreaking Gaelic language learning series takes us to the Isle of Skye where presenter Rhoda MacDonald helps viewers of all ages with everyday, practical examples of using Gaelic. Cothrom Gàidhlig ionnsachadh le Rhoda NicDhòmhnaill.
Four series of Speaking our Language were produced and broadcast between 9 January 1993 to 22 November 1996. There were 72 programmes made, and these ranged across Beginner (Series 1), Intermediate (Series 2 - 3) and Advanced (Series 4) The series was based on 'Now You're Talking', a similar Welsh-language learners' series broadcast on S4C and developed by ACEN, a resource service for Welsh learners, who acted as programme consultants for Speaking our Language.
Speaking our Language was produced and presented by Rhoda MacDonald, who had become Head of Gaelic at Scottish Television in 1992, later becoming Head of Public Affairs. The theme music for the series was performed by Celtic rock band, Wolfstone.
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Gaelic Television
"Gaelic for everyone, wherever you are." Explore Scotland's Gaelic Television programmes, from news to soap opera, first broadcast in the 1990s.
This collection showcases the variety of television programmes in Gàidhlig preserved by the National Library of Scotland on videotape. From magazines and current affairs debating the important events of the day to regular news broadcasts and Hogmanay Hoolies - you'll get to see 1990s Britain from a different perspective. The collection is diverse and surprising: alongside language learning programmes you'll discover Country and Western music, historical drama, wildlife and religion!
The main Gaelic speaking audiences in Scotland live in the Western Isles, Highlands and the big Scottish cities. Programmes were often transmitted with English subtitles so they could be enjoyed nationwide. Made by independent production companies as well as Grampian TV, Scottish TV and BBC Scotland, the sector is ambitious and creative. The Broadcasting Act (1990) kickstarted the creation of the Comataidh Telebhisein Gàidhlig (Gaelic Television Committee) that first funded and developed production. Today, MG Alba as it is now known delivers all BBC Alba content digitally in partnership with the BBC. BBC Alba is a free-to-air public broadcast television channel jointly owned by BBC and MG Alba (with similarities to S4C in Wales or TG4 in Ireland) Let's watch some Gaelic TV! Bi tapaidh!
14 videos in this collection
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Cèilidh nan Gaidheal
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Telefios na Seachdainn
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Machair
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Tuath Cheòl
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Isle of Skye
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An Giuthsach - Fo Sgail a'Ghiuthais Albannaich
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Dealbhan Beò
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Seirbheis bho Eaglais na h-Alba an t-ath Leathann an t-Eilean Sgitheanach
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Caraidean
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Calum a' Charamel
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Màiri Mhòr: Na h-orain'sa Beatha
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Cànan ar Dùthcha
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Cuin Is Càite
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