'Mr Morrison describes BBC Alba as ‘a unique example of public service broadcasting in Scotland’, which it is. We have consistently said that the percentage of shows in its schedules we ourselves would instinctively want to watch is higher than is the case with the major national channels.
What has been a refreshing surprise about BBC Alba’s programming is the extent to which it has not been a Gaelic ghetto. It has often found unusual and quirky subject matter which has nothing to do with Scotland’s Gaelic speaking communities or even with Scotland itself. It has been fairly stoutly non-parochial and we celebrate this confident and outward looking stance.
Argyll, as the historic heart of Gaeldom, should, of course, support the language that gave it its name. And it does. The Oban Times carries a weekly Gaelic page and, in the current For Argyll Awards, many of those who have nominated it as Best Local Newspaper praised it for this.'
Tuilleadh an seo:
http://forargyll.com/2009/12/mg-alba-ch ... a-support/