SpeakGaelic
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.
Seasons
1. Caraidean Ùra | New Friends
Air Date: 2021-10-15
Joy Dunlop takes us on our first steps to speak Gaelic.
2. Àitichean | Places
Air Date: 2021-10-15
Joy Dunlop guides us through the first basic steps to speak Gaelic. We meet Gaelic learner Clare Coghill and Calum Maclean surveys the streets of Glasgow in search of Greek architecture.
3. An Aimsir | The Weather
Air Date: 2021-10-15
We meet Gaelic learner Ben Geyer from Fife and Calum Maclean is in St Monans, finding out about the prosperity white gold brought to the area.
4. Teaghlach | Family
Air Date: 2021-10-15
We meet Gaelic learner Caroline Quinn from Trinidad and Tobago, while Calum Maclean is in Portmahomack, Easter Ross, learning about his heritage.
5. Dachaigh | Home
Air Date: 2021-10-15
Calum Maclean visits Airth in Stirlingshire where he discovers a fruity architectural surprise.
6. Tìde | Time
Air Date: 2021-10-15
We meet learner Sophie Day from Falkirk, and Calum Maclean keeps a keen eye on the tide while on the hunt for spectacular cave art on Davaar Island in the Mull of Kintyre.
7. Obair | Work
Air Date: 2021-10-15
Calum Maclean is in Glasgow taking a step back in time along the banks of the River Clyde. We also meet learners Audrey and Davy Paterson from Taynuilt.
8. Tìde dheth | Time off
Air Date: 2021-10-15
We meet circus performer and Gaelic learner Kit Rodman-Orr from Cumbernauld, and Calum Maclean takes a voyage of discovery to an unusual theatre.
9. Biadh & Deoch | Food & Drink
Air Date: 2021-10-15
Calum Maclean is on Scotland’s east coast where he’s hoping to have smoked fish for lunch.
10. Ceannachd | Shopping
Air Date: 2021-10-15
Calum Maclean visits an artistic and poetic railway tunnel in Colinton, Edinburgh.
11. Latha gu Latha | Day to Day
Air Date: 2021-10-15
Joy Dunlop meets learner and musician Teya-Jean Bawden who lives near Beauly, and Calum Maclean goes in search of some tasty match-day treats in Kilmarnock.
12. Coltas Dhaoine | Describing People
Air Date: 2021-10-15
We meet Gaelic learner Colin Scott Mackenzie who lives on the Isle of Lewis, and a poorly Calum Maclean tries out the healing properties of an ancient clootie well.
13. Peataichean | Pets
Air Date: 2021-10-15
We meet learner Keith Mackenzie from the Isle of Skye and Calum Maclean is in Argyll, on the hunt for one of Scotland’s more reclusive creatures.
1. Càirdeas | Friendship
Air Date: 2022-03-14
Joy Dunlop takes us on the next steps to speak Gaelic.
2. Air Feadh An t-Saoghail | Around The World
Air Date: 2022-03-14
We meet learner Andrew Gourlay from Fife, and Calum Maclean is in Perthshire to explore the myths connected to one of Britain’s oldest trees.
3. Ràithean | Seasons
Air Date: 2022-03-14
Long-time learner Rick Rennie joins Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean is in Argyll exploring the historic township of Auchindrain.
4. Daoine is Dàimhean | People and Relationships
Air Date: 2022-03-14
Calum Maclean is on the hunt for a world-famous dish which was created in an Indian restaurant in Glasgow.
5. Aig An Taigh | In The House
Air Date: 2022-03-14
Gaelic 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.
6. Planaichean | Plans
Air Date: 2022-03-14
Musician 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.
7. An t-Àite-obrach | The Workplace
Air Date: 2022-03-14
Learner Mirren Buchanan from Thurso chats to Joy in the studio, and Calum Maclean visits Ayrshire where he gets to know some powerful local inhabitants!
8. Cur-seachadan | Hobbies
Air Date: 2022-03-14
Learner 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.
9. Air Splaoid | Out and About
Air Date: 2022-03-14
North 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.
10. Anns a’ Bhaile | In the Town
Air Date: 2022-03-14
Learner 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.
11. Conaltradh | Communication
Air Date: 2022-03-14
Learner Ilse Alim, who was raised in Germany, chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean is in Scotland’s Book Town.
12. Sgilean Dhaoine | People Skills
Air Date: 2022-03-14
Learner 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.
13. Nàdar | Nature
Air Date: 2022-03-14
Liam 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.
1. Ionnsachadh | Learning
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Joy Dunlop takes us on further steps to speak Gaelic.
2. Còmhdhail | Transport
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
3. Àrainneachd | Environment
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
4. A' Bhodhaig | The Body
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Claire Macleod from the Isle of Scalpay is Joy’s guest in the studio and Calum Maclean is on the hunt for some important pillars on the Isle of Skye.
5. Taigheadas | Housing
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Sara Robertson is Joy’s guest in the studio and chats about her unusual home, while Calum Maclean is on Great Bernera, trying to a find an unusual historic property.
6. Faireachdainn | Feelings
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Counsellor Dolina Munro joins Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean explores a different way to travel on a trip through the city of Edinburgh.
7. Gnothachas | Business
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Eilidh Cameron Sykes from Ballachulish joins Joy in the studio to talk about her business, and Calum Maclean visits a famous industrial village in Lanarkshire.
8. Spòrs | Sports
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Daniel Lennon chats to Joy in the studio about his sporting pastimes and Calum Maclean is in South Uist trying out a new sport in an historic landscape.
9. Còcaireachd | Cooking
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Fine Mayer, who grew up in Germany, chats to Joy in the studio, and a hungry Calum Maclean is on a quest for a famous mouth-watering soup in Morayshire.
10. A’ Ghalltachd | The Lowlands
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Melvin Oosterhuis from the Netherlands is Joy’s guest in the studio, and Calum Maclean visits a place of worship in a magnificent building in Glasgow’s west end.
11. Naidheachdan | News
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Megg McCredie from Crieff is Joy’s guest in the studio and Calum Maclean is in a small village on the Isle of Harris, which once attracted worldwide attention.
12. Slàinte is Sunnd | Health & Wellbeing
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Miriam Donaghey from the Isle of Lewis is Joy’s guest in the studio, and Calum Maclean is in a park in Edinburgh as he tests out an activity he’s never heard of or tried before!
13. Cuirmean Mòra | Big Occasions
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Orchestral musician Liam Lynch from Dunfermline chats to Joy and Calum researches a traditional event which often precedes a wedding in many parts of rural Scotland.
14. Nàbaidhean | Neighbours
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Shona MacQueen from Drumnadrochit chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean visits a mysterious hidden location close to the centre of the city of Inverness.
15. Siubhal | Travel
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
16. Creideamh | Belief
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
17. A' Ghàidhealtachd | The Highlands
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
18. Teicneòlas | Technology
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
19. Fasan | Fashion
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
20. Na h-Eileanan | The Islands
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
21. Ealain | Art
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
22. Alba Nuadh | Nova Scotia
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
23. Miannan | Desires
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
24. Eachdraidh | History
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
25. So-sheasmhachd | Sustainability
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
26. Dualchas | Culture
Air Date: 2023-01-09
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
1. Foghlam | Education
Air Date: 2024-01-08
The studio guest is Dr Marsaili MacLeod from Sutherland, and Calum Maclean is in Barra visiting one of the world’s most distinctive airports.
2. Turasachd | Tourism
Air Date: 2024-01-08
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.
3. Àiteachas | Farming
Air Date: 2024-01-08
Joy Dunlop is joined by studio guest Ryan Dziadowiec to discuss his interest in farming. Calum Maclean visits an environmental renewal project in Argyll.
4. Sòisealtas | Society
Air Date: 2024-01-08
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.
5. Bailtean-mòra | Cities
Air Date: 2024-01-08
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.
6. Co-fhaireachdainn | Sympathy
Air Date: 2024-01-08
The studio guest is Iain MacPherson who hails from Alberta, Canada, and Calum Maclean visits a thriving community project in Glasgow.
7. Fastadh | Employment
Air Date: 2024-01-08
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.
8. Eacarsaich | Exercise
Air Date: 2024-01-08
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.
9. Aoigheachd | Hospitality
Air Date: 2024-01-08
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.
10. Ionmhas | Finance
Air Date: 2024-01-08
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.
11. Poilitigs | Politics
Air Date: 2024-01-08
Political Journalist Niall O’Gallagher is Joy’s studio guest, and Calum Maclean visits a location in Islay which is both historic and political.
12. Leigheas | Medicine
Air Date: 2024-01-08
The studio guest is chaplain Suzie Roberts, and Calum Maclean is in Rogart, Sutherland, seeking some relief from a sore shoulder.
13. Fèisean | Festivals
Air Date: 2024-01-08
Abi Reid from Stirlingshire is Joy's guest, and Calum Maclean is in Islay visiting a distillery.
14. Coimhearsnachd | Community
Air Date: 2024-01-08
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.
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Rating
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Release Date
2021-10-15
Episodes
39 (4 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
Cast
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Production Companies
MG Alba