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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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
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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.
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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.
Julie heads Stateside
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