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Documentary telling the story of four brothers from Lewis and their achievements in broadcasting, writing, acting and singing.
The Smith 'boys of Aird' have each made their mark. This programme considers their enviable talents and hears them reflect on life growing up in the village of Aird Dell, Lewis. Better known as "DΓ²mhnall Ruadh", Donald Smith was a leading player in the Gaelic theatre movement of the 1970s and '80s. He is known too through television dramas such as Machair and Gruth is Uachdar.
Norman Smith won the Mod Gold Medal for traditional singing in 2003. The programme looks back at his career in the Merchant Navy, and observes his joy at becoming a grandfather. John Smith directs many of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's biggest hits from Hogmanay Live to The Chelsea Flower Show. Some familiar faces reveal what it's like to work with him, live.
Youngest brother Coinneach "Ruadh" Smith was presenter of Radio nan GΓ idheal's music show Caithris na h-Oidhche, earning a special place in the hearts of teenagers listeners. In 1985, Coinneach was tragically killed in a road accident.
Here, his brothers speak movingly of their loss. With a new generation of Smiths now also enjoying success, this moving film celebrates one family's outstanding contribution to the Gaelic community.
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- Wed 31 Dec 2014 21:00
- New Year's Day 2015 23:00
- Wed 26 Aug 2015 21:00
- Mon 31 Aug 2015 22:30
- Wed 7 Dec 2016 21:00
- Mon 12 Dec 2016 22:30
- Thu 31 Aug 2017 21:00
- Wed 6 Sep 2017 23:00