BBC Alba TV Guide — Saturday, 6 June 2026

Documentary about the work of the Highlands and Islands Development Board in the 1960s, as Robert Grieve's five-year tenure as chairman came to an end. Plus, a look at the schemes passed by the Board throughout that time

Performances by Glasgow's Islay Gaelic Choir and their junior counterparts, as well as Mod gold medallists Maeve MacKinnon and Iain MacLean

Ramsay MacMahon's travels take him north to Caithness. He has a surf lesson in Thurso before learning all about the area's unique flagstone. And with his love of quirky accommodation, Ramsay stays in the lighthouse keeper's cottage at Dunnet Head

The annual fisherman's mass and blessing of the boats is held on the pier in Castlebay, while conductor John Joe and Barra Gaelic choir prepare to take part in the Royal National Mod. Meanwhile, residents are busy preparing their entries for the North Uist show. In Gaelic

Cameras follow the beating hearts of Stornoway Harbour. A cruise ship is safely piloted into the harbour, and some artists who make the very most of treasures washed ashore

Trad and roots music show, presented by Mary Ann Kennedy, recorded in 2022 during the festival in Platform, Glasgow. This programme reflects the diversity of the festival with appearances by the Ciaran Ryan Band, Trials of Cato, Màiri MacMillan and band, plus Jarrod Dickenson

Documentary profiling the legendary football manager, who escaped a life in the coal mines for a sporting career that included a hugely successful spell as Celtic's coach

A new perspective on the Cold War, when the United States and the Soviet Union embarked on a ruthless competition for technology and control of the Arctic region. Deep mistrust existed between the two sides. The Soviet Union threatened with neutron bombs and Nato deployed missiles in Europe. Soviet submarines infiltrated the territorial waters of Sweden and Finland - the former increases its readiness in the north, while Norway built bunkers. As Finland strengthened its air force and surveillance in Lapland, it seemed nuclear war was only a button-push away

Concert set performed by Ellie Beaton featuring the songs, A Miner’s Life and It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels. Originally recorded live at the 2025 Trad Awards in Aberdeen