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Trusadh: The Wee Gray Fergie - Monday 8th February, 9pm, BBC ALBA
The Ferguson TE20 has been an iconic part of world farming for over 70 years. Fondly nicknamed as the “Grey Fergie”, the TE20 was the inspiration and invention of Irish Inventor Harry Ferguson, the son of an Irish farmer, tired of the heavy, cumbersome work of the horse drawn plough. But what do we really know of Harry Ferguson and why has the Grey Fergie become the much loved icon that it is and how after so many years, is still used daily on farms and crofts around the world? Allan Campbell takes us on a journey to find out.
Horo Gheallaidh - Thursday 11th February, 7:30pm BBC 2
World class musicians from the Celtic Connections festival perform at the Horo Gheallaidh ceilidh session’s.
Trusadh: Protest - Monday 15th February, 9pm BBC ALBA
From the ship yards of Glasgow, the poll tax, and the war against Iraq, protest has been a necessary feature of democracy. Babs Macgregor looks at some important protests from a Scottish perspective and speaks to some of the individuals involved.
News...
MAC TV documentary wins Scottish BAFTA
Mac TV documentary 'Sighthill Stories' has won the Best Factual Programme category in this year's Scottish BAFTAs. The
programme was directed by Darren Hercher for BBC SCOTLAND.
COMING SOON - Celtic Sessions - BBC ALBA
World class musicians from the Celtic Connections festival perform at the Horo Gheallaidh ceilidh sessions.
COMING SOON - Talamh Trocair - BBC ALBA
A six-part Archaeology series exploring the fascinating substance of what lies under the surface of Scotland’s landscape. Presented by keen amateur achaelogist Kirsty MacDonald from North Uist. The series will cover the most up to date and dynamic excavation projects taking place in Scotland. This will include the more conventional processes of; Buried landscape, Accidental discovery, Coastal Archaeology, plus the less conventional categories of the Ritual and the Extreme.