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SpeakGaelic

2021 - 4 seasons 78 eps

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29 min

S4 · E1 · Jan 8, 2024

Foghlam | Education Episode 1

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

29 min

S4 · E2 · Jan 8, 2024

Turasachd | Tourism Episode 2

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.

29 min

S4 · E3 · Jan 8, 2024

Àiteachas | Farming Episode 3

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

28 min

S4 · E4 · Jan 8, 2024

Sòisealtas | Society Episode 4

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.

29 min

S4 · E5 · Jan 8, 2024

Bailtean-mòra | Cities Episode 5

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.

29 min

S4 · E6 · Jan 8, 2024

Co-fhaireachdainn | Sympathy Episode 6

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

29 min

S4 · E7 · Jan 8, 2024

Fastadh | Employment Episode 7

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.

28 min

S4 · E8 · Jan 8, 2024

Eacarsaich | Exercise Episode 8

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.

29 min

S4 · E9 · Jan 8, 2024

Aoigheachd | Hospitality Episode 9

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.

28 min

S4 · E10 · Jan 8, 2024

Ionmhas | Finance Episode 10

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.

29 min

S4 · E11 · Jan 8, 2024

Poilitigs | Politics Episode 11

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

28 min

S4 · E12 · Jan 8, 2024

Leigheas | Medicine Episode 12

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

28 min

S4 · E13 · Jan 8, 2024

Fèisean | Festivals Episode 13

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

29 min

S4 · E14 · Jan 8, 2024

Coimhearsnachd | Community Episode 14

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.

29 min

S4 · E15 · Sep 22, 2024

B2 | EP 15 Episode 15

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.

29 min

S4 · E16 · Sep 22, 2024

B2 | EP 16 Episode 16

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?

29 min

S4 · E17 · Sep 22, 2024

B2 | EP 17 Episode 17

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!

28 min

S4 · E18 · Sep 22, 2024

B2 | EP 18 Episode 18

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?

29 min

S4 · E19 · Sep 22, 2024

B2 | EP 19 Episode 19

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!

28 min

S4 · E20 · Sep 22, 2024

B2 | EP 20 Episode 20

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!

29 min

S4 · E21 · Sep 22, 2024

B2 | EP 21 Episode 21

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!

29 min

S4 · E22 · Sep 22, 2024

B2 | EP 22 Episode 22

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!

29 min

S4 · E23 · Sep 22, 2024

B2 | EP 23 Episode 23

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!

29 min

S4 · E24 · Sep 22, 2024

B2 | EP 24 Episode 24

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!

29 min

S4 · E25 · Sep 22, 2024

B2 | EP 25 Episode 25

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!

29 min

S4 · E26 · Sep 22, 2024

B2 | EP 26 Episode 26

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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“A bheil sibh deiseil?”

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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Cast

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Joy Dunlop

Calum Maclean

Una MacDonald Executive producer

Executive producer

Una MacDonald

Total runtime 37h 42m · Episode length 29 min · Country United Kingdom

Show info

Premiered

October 15, 2021

Latest episode

September 22, 2024

Status

Returning series

Network

BBC Alba

Country

United Kingdom

Type

Scripted

Episode length

29 min

Total runtime

37h 42m

Original language

English

Production

M

MG Alba

Production

B

BBC ALBA

Studio

United Kingdom

Produced in

Languages

Spoken on screen

English · Scottish Gaelic

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