BBC Alba HD Thursday

BBC Alba joins Radio nan Gàidheal, the BBC's Gaelic language radio service

Tusk is trying to paint a portrait of Ping Wing, but throws away his attempts, which float through the air and end up with the other animals in the forest

The friends learn about the word 'cloud', with an animal reaching for the sky to discover what one looks like and what it does

AH-AH tries to keep the peace in Allt na Coille after Lusach and Siùbhlach fall out

The secrets of how ants are strong and active

On a hot and sunny day, Abney and Teal make themselves some shady straw hats. Then the weather turns, and a strong wind starts blowing them into all sorts of trouble

Ruairidh Graham reads Rud Beag Misneachd, written and illustrated by Claire Alexander and translated into Gaelic by Morag Stewart

When the Neachdan are trapped in a maze, strange things happen - the walls move and they can't find the way out. What is worse - they are not alone

Mr Mackle is under pressure and he can't seem to get any respite. Ms Dallas is delighted that Colonel Clisham is visiting the school to teach a camouflage class

Gran needs new teeth

George wins tickets to Notalott House, the local stately home

Gregor doesn't have to go far from home to sample delicious baking. Up the road in Breasclete, he tastes fresh strawberry tarts made with sweet shortbread

Professor Rob Ó Maolalaigh chats to Joy Dunlop in the studio about dialects

Local, national and international news and information

Final preparations are made for the arrival of the first cruise ship at the Deep Water Terminal, and the town centre gets a facelift with some new additions

The big picture of events in the Arctic during the Second World War, highlighting the importance of the battles in that arena for the course of the war in general

Music from acclaimed band Skerryvore, performing Take My Hand at the Trad Awards

Sketch show featuring comic characters, unrequited love and comedy horror. Including an intimate dining experience and an embarrassing confrontation in the shopping aisle

Cathy MacDonald visits the Canadian island that inspired Lucy Maud Montgomery's much-loved novel, Anne of Green Gables

Highlights from two decades of the legendary music show. With performances by Mary Chapin Carpenter, Aly Bain, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Fiona Kennedy and Dan Tyminski

BBC Alba joins Radio nan Gàidheal, the BBC's Gaelic language radio service