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We're remembering Elena Baltacha. It's ten years ago today since she died and we're thinking of her family who love her dearly. She certainly left her mark on this world.
We are very proud to have made a story about her life five years ago, an insight that will stay with us.
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We are so thrilled to have received a nomination for best sport documentary at the Celtic Media Festival for our film, Cold War Hockey, which was broadcast on BBC ALBA.
To be shortlisted for a bronze torc for excellence is a real honour and we hope you'll be keep everything crossed for us.
The awards are being held in Cardiff from the 4-6th June.
We're delighted to be able to show you the film we made about the East Lighthouse on Rathlin Island, featuring former keeper, Noel McCurdy. We were commissioned by the Rathlin Island Oral History Group and are really delighted to have contributed to this extensive project.
You can watch the film here, and learn more about the project too:
The East Light Oral History Project was carried out by the Rathlin Island Oral History Group (Jessica Bates, Jennifer McCurdy, John McCurdy, Noel McCurdy, Marina McMullen & Margaret McQuilkin) during 2021. This lead to a total of 28 interviews (with 29 individuals) about their memories and stories r...
Our director, Margot McCuaig was interviewed for this article in The Times today, written by Mark Palmer, on what is the 15th anniversary of the death of Tommy Burns.
Our film, Tommy Burns, will be repeated on BBC ALBA tonight, and it will also be available on the BBC iPlayer for 30 days. We hope you can find an opportunity to watch and remember a wonderful man.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0000fk0
How wonderful is it to see this article in The Times today? 18 year old footballer Ben Summers made his debut for the Celtic first team on Sunday in the Premiership match against Kilmarnock.
Ben has been centre stage before though, playing a young Tommy Burns in our award-winning documentary, Tommy Burns.
Itโs wonderful to see Ben achieve his dreams ๐
We're chuffed that there's another chance to view our 'Sadie Smith' film on BBC ALBA at 9.40pm on the 19th of April.
Here's a bit more on what the film is about:
Singer songwriter Eddi Reader recently discovered that her granny and namesake, Sedania, was a shining light in Scottish football. Sadie Smith, as she was known to her teammates, was the superstar left winger of the trailblazing Rutherglen Ladies football team that dominated in the interwar period, despite attempts to push women out of football altogether. In this documentary, Eddi goes on a journey to discover more about her grannyโs remarkable football career.
One hour to go. . . tune in to BBC ALBA to hear from one of the stars of the show - Kit Smith! โจ
Margot McCuaig | BBC ALBA | ๐
Incredibly modest, Jenna! ๐
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The incredible impact of the 11 Scottish women that headed for German soil laid bare as more than simply a hockey match ๐
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Tonight's the night - tune in from 9pm to hear the full story of the Scotland women international hockey teamโs remarkable trip to Berlin in 1961 ๐คฏ
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On air tomorrow. . . the fabulous Val Crombie talks all things ๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
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The brutal reality that was going on around the team in 1961.
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The wait is almost over. . . one day to go! 1๏ธโฃ
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One of the stars of the show for Scotland in 1961 - Jenna Park! ๐
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Have a read at this excellent piece in today's HeraldScotland ahead of the documentary landing on BBC ALBA on Wednesday night ๐บ
A NEW documentary will reveal how a team of Scottish hockey players played a part in keeping world peace at the height of the Cold War.
Val Crombie and Jenna Park were blown away by the reception as Scotland took to the field in Berlin to face West Germany ๐ฎ
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There are just two days to go until ๐ drops on BBC ALBA ๐บ
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"The Berlin Crisis in 1961, when The Wall gets built on the night of August 12-13, really was a way for East Germany to keep its own citizens within the country." - Historian Heather Dichter.
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Scotland's welcome to Berlin in 1961 was a less than hospitable one.
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It was a poignant moment for Val Crombie and Jenna Park as they returned to the scene of the match - Olympiapark in Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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As the team headed into Berlin, the gravity of their situation hit home.
Margot McCuaig | BBC ALBA | ๐
The Scotland women were entering a volatile environment, according to sport and Cold War historian Heather Dichter.
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๐ฃ๏ธ | "I was only 19 and I really wasn't aware. I was just a teenager, my world was very small, it was all about college and hockey. We weren't that worldly-wise then." - Former Scotland player Alix Jamieson.
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Only one week to go! ๐
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The unprecedented trip to Berlin saw the Scotland women form as strong a bond off the pitch as they did on it ๐ญ๐ญ
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The memories came flooding back for Val Crombie when she and Jenna Park returned to Olympiapark ๐๏ธ
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While the socio-political dynamics were huge; all the Scotland women were focused on was beating West Germany!
Margot McCuaig | BBC ALBA | ๐
The 11 incredible women that made the journey to the German capital! ๐คฉ
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When the Scotland international hockey team went to Germany in 1961, just weeks after the Berlin Wall was erected, tensions were rising in the Cold War, with many fearing the situation could escalate into all out conflict.
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We're remembering Elena Baltacha. It's ten years ago today since she died and we're thinking of her family who love her dearly. She certainly left her mark on this world. We are very proud to have made a story about her life five years ago, an insight that will stay with us. โค๏ธ
The incredible impact of the 11 Scottish women that headed for German soil laid bare as more than simply a hockey match ๐ Margot McCuaig | BBC ALBA | #ColdWarHockey ๐
Val Crombie and Jenna Park were blown away by the reception as Scotland took to the field in Berlin to face West Germany ๐ฎ Margot McCuaig | BBC ALBA | #ColdWarHockey ๐
As the team headed into Berlin, the gravity of their situation hit home. Margot McCuaig | BBC ALBA | #ColdWarHockey ๐
While the socio-political dynamics were huge; all the Scotland women were focused on was beating West Germany! Margot McCuaig | BBC ALBA | #ColdWarHockey ๐
When the Scotland international hockey team went to Germany in 1961, just weeks after the Berlin Wall was erected, tensions were rising in the Cold War, with many fearing the situation could escalate into all out conflict. Margot McCuaig | BBC ALBA | #ColdWarHockey ๐
Cold War Hockey ๐ Super excited to share the news our new documentary by Margot McCuaig will be hitting screens on Wednesday 5 April 2023 at 9pm on BBC ALBA ๐บ
We're busy working on the narrative structure of the Cold War Hockey film and we just stopped by to remind you that this is a superb story and one we can't wait to share with you! More filming and more updates soon!
Our film about the inspirational Elena Baltacha is on BBC ALBA on Tuesday 4th October at 9pm and thereafter on the BBC iPlayer. A formidable woman and tennis player, Elena sadly died in 2014 at just 30 years old. In this film, Elena's wonderful family, her close friends and tennis colleagues remember the incredible person she was. Here's a wee taster.
Good news! There's another chance to see our Sadie Smith film on BBC ALBA tonight at 9pm (Tuesday 20th September). It will also be available on the iPlayer after transmission. Enjoy, and here's a wee teaser to remind you of the amazing story!
There are lots of people for you to meet tonight who will help us tell one the story of one of Scottish football's greatest icons. Buckle up! Watch Julie Fleeting at 9pm on BBC ALBA | Directed by Margot McCuaig
Boss Vik Akers described it as The Julie Fleeting (FA Cup) Final. Two up in 20 minutes, and then the hat-trick as Arsenal Women - all with an injury! Directed by Margot McCuaig, watch Julie Fleeting this Sunday at 9pm on BBC ALBA.
How many cups, Julie? ๐ฅค Watch Julie Fleeting, Sunday at 9pm on BBC ALBA | Directed by Margot McCuaig.
"To be in the dressing room with the team that has just won a European cup is just incredible." - Julie Fleeting on Arsenal Women's UEFA Cup win over Umeรฅ. Watch Julie Fleeting - directed by Margot McCuaig - Sunday at 9pm on BBC ALBA.
In our new film, Julie Fleeting reveals how hard she found it moving to California to play for San Diego Spirit, but it was something she needed to do. 10 April, 9pm on BBC ALBA | Directed by Margot McCuaig
"We deserved to be treated better than we were." says Julie Fleeting. โ Paying for your own cap โ Changing into tracksuits in a toilet โ Losing a day's pay to play Watch Julie Fleeting on BBC ALBA, Sunday 10 April at 9pm. Directed by Margot McCuaig.
When you hear Scotland need to score 17 goals against Lithuania to avoid elimination from the competition you shrug and say, 'well that'll never happen.' Erm... #JulieFleeting | Directed by Margot McCuaig | 10 April, 9pm, @bbcalba
Just 24 hours after our documentary about Sadie Smith, we're going to bring you ANOTHER remarkable story. Julie Fleeting may have been from a different era, but the extraordinary tale of her impact on women's football is sure to inspire. Here's the official trailer. Watch it on 10 April at 9pm on @bbcalba | Directed by Margot McCuaig
Sadie passed away on 9 January 1967. Eddi Reader remembers that day and the "swirl of darkness." Watch Sadie Smith, directed by Margot McCuaig, Saturday at 9pm on BBC ALBA.
"'The goal came as a result of the fine work of Miss Smith.' That'll be my granny then!" Directed by Margot McCuaig | Watch Sadie Smith, 09 April at 9pm on BBC ALBA
