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4 seasons · 78 eps

Season 4

S4 · E1 29 min

Foghlam | Education Episode 1

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The studio guest is Dr Marsaili MacLeod from Sutherland, and Calum Maclean is in Barra visiting one of the world’s most distinctive airports.

S4 · E2 29 min

Turasachd | Tourism Episode 2

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Joy Dunlop leads us on our Gaelic learning journey. Dr Teàrlach Wilson joins her in the studio, and Calum Maclean visits Govan on the hunt for an incredible collection of stones.

S4 · E3 29 min

Àiteachas | Farming Episode 3

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Joy Dunlop is joined by studio guest Ryan Dziadowiec to discuss his interest in farming. Calum Maclean visits an environmental renewal project in Argyll.

S4 · E4 28 min

Sòisealtas | Society Episode 4

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Tòmas MacAilpein is Joy’s studio guest and Calum Maclean is on an historical trail as he introduces us to the story of the heroic Vatersay Raiders.

S4 · E5 29 min

Bailtean-mòra | Cities Episode 5

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Singer and Gaelic teacher Margaret Macleod Nicholson is Joy’s studio guest, and Calum Maclean visits Scotland’s newest city and once ancient capital, Dunfermline.

S4 · E6 29 min

Co-fhaireachdainn | Sympathy Episode 6

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The studio guest is Iain MacPherson who hails from Alberta, Canada, and Calum Maclean visits a thriving community project in Glasgow.

S4 · E7 29 min

Fastadh | Employment Episode 7

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How Seona McClintock became fluent in the language, and Calum Maclean heads out to sea with a hard-working crew who have saved many lives.

S4 · E8 28 min

Eacarsaich | Exercise Episode 8

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Climber Kenny Rankin, who grew up in Lochalsh, pops in, and Calum Maclean is in Uddingston trying his hand at a sport he last played in primary school.

S4 · E9 29 min

Aoigheachd | Hospitality Episode 9

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The studio guest is Michael Bauer, who was born and brought up in Germany. Calum Maclean is busy in the kitchen and waiting tables at a community event in Glasgow.

S4 · E10 28 min

Ionmhas | Finance Episode 10

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The guest is Fanch Bihan-Gallic who hails from Brittany, and Calum Maclean gets his hands on the local currency in the Findhorn Community in Morayshire.

S4 · E11 29 min

Poilitigs | Politics Episode 11

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Political Journalist Niall O’Gallagher is Joy’s studio guest, and Calum Maclean visits a location in Islay which is both historic and political.

S4 · E12 28 min

Leigheas | Medicine Episode 12

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The studio guest is chaplain Suzie Roberts, and Calum Maclean is in Rogart, Sutherland, seeking some relief from a sore shoulder.

S4 · E13 28 min

Fèisean | Festivals Episode 13

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Abi Reid from Stirlingshire is Joy's guest, and Calum Maclean is in Islay visiting a distillery.

S4 · E14 29 min

Coimhearsnachd | Community Episode 14

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Mark Wringe chats to Joy in the studio, and Calum Maclean learns about communities of a different kind when he visits a garden in Edinburgh.

S4 · E15 29 min

B2 | EP 15 Episode 15

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Joy Dunlop continues to lead us through further steps to speak Gaelic. Holley McCoy, who was raised in Florida, chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean visits a Highland location which is home to a world record.

S4 · E16 29 min

B2 | EP 16 Episode 16

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Joy Dunlop continues to lead us on our Gaelic learning journey. We’ll meet studio guest, Alison Lang, and Calum Maclean is in Eriskay... where’s the whisky, we wonder?

S4 · E17 29 min

B2 | EP 17 Episode 17

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Joy Dunlop continues to lead us on our Gaelic learning journey. Niall Mitchison is the studio guest this week, and Calum Maclean explores storytelling on the outskirts of Glasgow!

S4 · E18 28 min

B2 | EP 18 Episode 18

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Joy Dunlop continues to lead us on our Gaelic learning journey. Charles Quinnell is the studio guest this week, and Calum Maclean is on a pilgrimage... but where?

S4 · E19 29 min

B2 | EP 19 Episode 19

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Joy Dunlop continues to lead us on our Gaelic learning journey. Seumas Graham is in the studio to tell us about his own path to Gaelic, and Calum MacLean plays us a tune on the pipes!

S4 · E20 28 min

B2 | EP 20 Episode 20

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Joy Dunlop continues to lead us on our Gaelic learning journey. Prof Rob Ó Maolalaigh visits us in the studio, and Calum MacLean is wandering around Islay!

S4 · E21 29 min

B2 | EP 21 Episode 21

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Joy Dunlop continues to lead us on our Gaelic learning journey. Prof Meg Bateman tells us about how she was immersed in Gaelic, and Calum MacLean takes some time out in the Borders!

S4 · E22 29 min

B2 | EP 22 Episode 22

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Joy Dunlop continues to lead us on our Gaelic learning journey. Eilidh Lewsey is our studio guest this week, and Calum MacLean plays with words in Fife!

S4 · E23 29 min

B2 | EP 23 Episode 23

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Joy Dunlop continues to lead us on our Gaelic learning journey. Fr Jarek Kwiecień is visiting us in the studio this week, and Calum MacLean is feeling very hopeful indeed!

S4 · E24 29 min

B2 | EP 24 Episode 24

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Joy Dunlop continues to lead us on our Gaelic learning journey. We have Dr Martin MacGregor in the studio this week, and Calum MacLean learns about the history of Caithness!

S4 · E25 29 min

B2 | EP 25 Episode 25

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Joy Dunlop continues to lead us on our Gaelic learning journey. Dr June Graham is speaking to us in the studio this week, and Calum MacLean badly needs the welly boots in the bogs!

S4 · E26 29 min

B2 | EP 26 Episode 26

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Welcome to the final programme of SpeakGaelic! Well, what can we say... we’ve got a Calum and Joy Special for you this week!

26 episodes in Season 4

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