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Originally Posted by 1andrew1
I think andy_m is saying is that there are larger minorities in the UK (eg the Poles and the French) who don't get programs made in their languages subsidised by all UK licence fee payers. So should the BBC not be catering for these minorities as well?
I guess the issue is that if the BBC and Scottish government did not fund Gaelic language broadcasting then no one would. By contrast, native French speakers have access to some free content and some paid content from France and other French-speaking countries. Could it also be argued that Gaelic is also a native UK language whereas the others mentioned are not as they have their origins outside the British Isles?
**This discussion probably merits its own thread as it's not about new channels coming to cable.**
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Which was exactly my point! Only the BBC are mandated to make it. no other org does make it BUT the actual new programming is about £4 millions and for what you get it is very good value for money. The equivalent on network would cost more (I worked for the BBC regulator so have seen all the figures and keep in touch with those who know!). I think the argument is Gaelic speakers are indigenous to Scotland so take priority, to some populations which are transient over time and do not engage with the BBC. The Gaels have protested since Moses received the 10 commandments for more Gaelic radio and television. Wales got S4C in 1982 Gaels Alba in 2007.
Out of interest is BBC Alba carried on VM outwith Scotland? Anyone dipped in?
Speaking our Language is the most bizarre way to learn the language!