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Gruth
is Uachdar, the BBC television series based on Finlay
J. Macdonald’s ‘Crowdie and Cream’,
was a huge success. The series which was shown during
February/March 2002 was based on the life of Finlay
J. growing up on the machairs of south Harris.
What
the papers said:
“One of the most stunning, imaginative and
culturally significant experiences of the year”
The Herald
“The extraordinary eye of the cameraman and
the director is plain for all to see” The
Herald
“The production owes its thoughtful style
to the direction of Bill Macleod who continues to
push Gaelic programme-making beyond its ‘worthy
but parochial’ reputation, into something comfortably
alongside productions of the highest international
standards” West Highland Free Press
The
Director of this successful TV drama was Bill Macleod,
(Uilleam Aonghais Willie) of Slios na Beinne, North
Tolsta and the Producer was Seumas Mactaggart,
grandson of Seoras a'Bhideanaich from Lighthill in Back.
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