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Originally Posted by cj136uk
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!
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Thanks to those for explaining what I meant, and thanks for the answer. I obviously didn't explain myself well enough!
I haven't watched any Alba, although yes, we do get it. I like the fact that you're positive about it being a good way to bring Scotland to the world. I've no issue with that, but not being able to speak Gaelic puts me off watching, so if it's supposed to be an advert for Scotland I think it fails by being inaccessible to all but just shy of 60,000 people. No doubt you'll tell me it's viewing figures nullify my argument!
I guess I just think it's important to understand that modern Britain no longer consists of just it's indigenous peoples and I think embracing the cultures of those we ask to come and live here to improve our nation is just as important as preserving the cultures that made us somewhere that people want to come in the first place. Perhaps that smacks of me taking Scotland for granted a little bit.