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The Megantic Outlaw

After going on the run in Northern Canada in 1889 Donald Morrison of Uig was finally captured and sentenced for the murder of Jack Warren. His tragic tale is legendary and has been documented in the album The Megantic Outlaw. Follow his distant relative Calum Martin as he travels to Nashville to re-record the album with session musicians then tries to find a new talent whose voice will bring the story to a new generation.

• Broadcaster: BBC2 Scotland
• Original TX Date: 03 04 2008

Faroe Dance

Join Jayne MacLeod as she journeys through the Faroe Islands to discover the secrets of The Chain, their most celebrated national dance. Along the way she asks the Faroese singers and even the President what it's all about and finds out why many of the locals fear for the survival of their favourite dance.

• Broadcaster: BBC2 Scotland
• Original TX Date: 10 04 2008

Ur Sgeul

An in depth look at the resurgence of Gaelic literature and the role played by publishing company Ur Sgeul. Ealtainn investigates the story behind the scenes of Gaelic literature and meets three of the authors whose novels are reviewed by a diverse group of readers.

• Broadcaster: BBC2 Scotland
• Original TX Date: 17 04 2008

Christian Rock

A look at contemporary Christian rock music and the attitudes towards it from both a musical and religious perspective. We meet several Christian Rock bands and people involved in different aspects of the music industry to gain an insight into the increasingly popular genre spearheaded by Larry Norman.

• Broadcaster: BBC2 Scotland
• Original TX Date: 24 04 2008

Sandra Murray

Having established herself as a couturier at international level and being asked to design a dress for the Queen, Lewis-born Sandra Murray is putting highland fashion firmly on the map. We follow the designer as she travels to Cannes and Paris for material and exhibits her one-off dresses at a showcase in Skibo Castle.

• Broadcaster: BBC2 Scotland
• Original TX Date: 01 05 2008

Sgriob gu Deas

Writer Angus Peter Campbell and photographer Cailean Maclean fulfil a long-held ambition by walking the length of the western isles from the Butt of Lewis to Mingulay. Along the way they meet some interesting characters and document their island-hopping excursion through writings and photographs.

• Broadcaster: BBC2 Scotland
• Original TX Date: 08 05 2008

Peigi Angus

Wallpaper and tile designer, Peigi Angus, was described as bringing colour back into post-war Britain with her unique designs. We meet her family and those who knew her to find out what drew Peigi Angus from her life in southern England to a stone house in Allasdale on Barra.

• Broadcaster: BBC2 Scotland
• Original TX Date: 15 05 2008

Alan Lomax

• Broadcaster: BBC2 Scotland
• Original TX Date: 22 05 2008