SpeakGaelic (2021)
Joy Dunlop guides viewers through the first steps to inspire us to speak Gaelic. Throughout the series, she’ll introduce words and phrases on a variety of everyday topics. A Gaelic learner herself, Joy will support us through pronunciation and vocabulary on topics such as friends, family, home, work and weather. We’ll meet diligent learners who have embraced speaking Gaelic, from new learners to lapsed native speakers and the on-off learners who have improved their language skills over the decades. And, the intrepid Calum Maclean takes us on adventures to hidden treasures around Scotland. Supporting materials can be found online: www.speakgaelic.scot and in the SpeakGaelic podcasts on BBC Sounds.
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Episode 1 - Càirdeas | Friendship
Release Date: 2022-03-14Joy Dunlop takes us on the next steps to speak Gaelic.
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Episode 2 - Air Feadh An t-Saoghail | Around The World
Release Date: 2022-03-14We meet learner Andrew Gourlay from Fife, and Calum Maclean is in Perthshire to explore the myths connected to one of Britain’s oldest trees.
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Episode 3 - Ràithean | Seasons
Release Date: 2022-03-14Long-time learner Rick Rennie joins Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean is in Argyll exploring the historic township of Auchindrain.
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Episode 4 - Daoine is Dàimhean | People and Relationships
Release Date: 2022-03-14Calum Maclean is on the hunt for a world-famous dish which was created in an Indian restaurant in Glasgow.
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Episode 5 - Aig An Taigh | In The House
Release Date: 2022-03-14Gaelic rapper Hammy Sgìth and learner Liam McCormick join Joy in the studio, while Calum Maclean takes to the wing in Glasgow, trying out a pastime in which many Scots participate.
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Episode 6 - Planaichean | Plans
Release Date: 2022-03-14Musician and learner Andrew Findlater joins Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean takes an earthly walk provoking thoughts of space and the galaxies around us.
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Episode 7 - An t-Àite-obrach | The Workplace
Release Date: 2022-03-14Learner Mirren Buchanan from Thurso chats to Joy in the studio, and Calum Maclean visits Ayrshire where he gets to know some powerful local inhabitants!
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Episode 8 - Cur-seachadan | Hobbies
Release Date: 2022-03-14Learner Emily MacDonald chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean takes a wheeled adventure whilst charting the part Scotland played in the development of the bicycle.
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Episode 9 - Air Splaoid | Out and About
Release Date: 2022-03-14North Uist native and learner John Gillies chats to Joy, and a hungry Calum Maclean is on a quest for a mouthwatering cheese course at a family dairy in Easter Ross.
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Episode 10 - Anns a’ Bhaile | In the Town
Release Date: 2022-03-14Learner Maria Robertson from Aberdeen chats to Joy in the studio, and Calum Maclean dons his dancing shoes as he tries out Bhangra dancing in Edinburgh.
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Episode 11 - Conaltradh | Communication
Release Date: 2022-03-14Learner Ilse Alim, who was raised in Germany, chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean is in Scotland’s Book Town.
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Episode 12 - Sgilean Dhaoine | People Skills
Release Date: 2022-03-14Learner Hamish Hepburn from Carrbridge chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean indulges his sweet tooth as he learns about beekeeping in Easter Ross.
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Episode 13 - Nàdar | Nature
Release Date: 2022-03-14Liam Alastair Crouse from the United States chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean takes a boat trip to a colony of seabirds full of character.