All posts tagged BBC ALBA
Made Here: Gothenburg ’83, BBC ALBA
YESTERDAY’S news that Sir Alex Ferguson intends to retire as manager of Manchester United, after decades of unrivalled success, could hardly be better timed for a programming reflecting on arguably his great triumph before he joined …
BBC ALBA set to ‘move up’ Sky TV’s remote control
THE Gaelic language TV channel, BBC ALBA, is set to move up Sky’s 'remote control' (electronic programme guide' (EPG)) listing to No. 143, creating what is being described
Scots snapper, Benson, subject of profile on BBC ALBA
INTERNATIONALLY-renowned Scots photographer, Harry Benson, is to be profiled in a TV programme being screened on Monday. In a repeat showing of the Cuide ri Cathy programme on BBC
Gaelic broadcasting head recognises challenges still ahead while celebrating progress already achieved
THE head of Gaelic language TV channel, BBC ALBA, has said that Gaelic broadcasting has come a long way since it first started on radio 90 years ago,
BBC ALBA strikes live football deal with SPL
THE Gaelic language TV channel, BBC ALBA, is to screen live a handful of Scottish Premier League matches as part of a two-year deal. This season, the digital TV
Made Here: Air an Rathad/On the Road
A NEW series of the cars show on BBC ALBA, ‘Air an Rathad/On the Road’, begins this evening. Say the porgramme makers, the Air an Rathad team of Fiona
Cunningham seeking more original programming to sustain BBC ALBA viewer interest
THE HEAD of one of the partners in Gaelic language TV channel, BBC ALBA, has again spoken of her concerns about maintaining its estimated 500,000 weekly audience -
New BBC ALBA schedule unveiled to mix of praise and warning
THE Gaelic language digital TV channel, BBC ALBA, has been described as a "very solid platform for continuing success", whilst being warned against possible 'audience fatigue'. The comment was
Salmond to discuss with BBC DG designate proposed job cuts in Scotland
THE First Minister, Alex Salmond, is to discuss with the director-general designate at the BBC proposed job cuts at the Corporation in Scotland. Salmond informed the Scottish Parliament of
Funeral of young BBC presenter/researcher set for Saturday
THE funeral of a young presenter and researcher at the BBC - who died suddenly, at the age of 25 - has been set for Saturday. Yesterday, allmediascotland reported
Young Gaelic presenter reportedly dies suddenly, aged 25
A YOUNG Gaelic language TV presenter is reported to have died, aged 25. Says The Herald newspaper today, Diane Morrison, died suddenly in her family home in Stornoway on
Two new board members for Gaelic media body, MG ALBA
ONE half of the Gaelic language digital TV channel, BBC ALBA, has itself two new board members. The broadcasting regulators, Ofcom, has announced the appointments to the board of MG
‘Day in the life’ video of broadcast journalist, Eileen Macdonald
A VIDEO of a day in the life of a broadcast journalist has just been posted on video sharing website, YouTube, as part of a BBC careers series. Eileen
Rangers match expected to provide viewing record for BBC ALBA
A LIVE TV broadcast of newco. Rangers' first match of the new football season is expected to have provided Gaelic language channel, BBC ALBA, with a record audience. Although official
BBC ALBA strikes live TV coverage deal with Scottish Football League
LIVE television coverage of a trophy competed for by clubs in the Scottish Football League has been secured by the Gaelic language channel, BBC ALBA. The three-year deal providing






















