Dè a-nis?
| Dè a-nis? | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | What Now? |
| Presented by |
Calum MacAulay Eilidh MacLennan Siobhan MacInnes |
| Country of origin | Scotland |
| Original language(s) | Scottish Gaelic |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC Alba |
| Original release | 30th September 1993 – present |
Dè a-nis? (pronounced: Jay a-neesh) is a Scottish Gaelic-language children's program produced by BBC Gàidhlig. It is broadcast on BBC Alba on Wednesday nights at 6pm and then on BBC Two Scotland on Thursday nights at 6pm. "Dè a-nis" is Gaelic for "What Now?"
History
Launched on 30th September 1993 as part of an improved line-up of Scottish Gaelic-language programmes, Dè a-nis? was originally produced by CTG (Commataidh Telebhisein Gàidhlig). Originally, no presenters were used and individual programmes were used to fill up the hour, including, Professor Iris
Magazine format
Since 1999 a magazine format has been used with live presenters, pop music, special reports, cartoons and viewers contacting the show.
Specials
Dè a-nis? often presents special episodes covering a particular event, such as the opening of Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis, St. Patrick's Day from Dublin and Galway and the mòd. For Children in Need 2007, Dè a-nis ran a number of events including Eilidh and Jo (from Aileag) cycling the length of the Western Isles and Sarah and Calum abseiling on the BBC Pacific Quay building and raising £865.
Programming
- Rugrats (1997-1999)
- Rocket Power (2000-2002)
- Dennis the Menace (1997-1998) (Also broadcast on BBC One Scotland in 2000)
- The Animals of Farthing Wood (1996-1997) (Broadcast on BBC One Scotland in 1994)
- Arthur (2000-2001) (Now on CBBC)
- Spot the Dog (1993-1994) (Also broadcast on BBC One Scotland from 1991-2001 and BBC Two Scotland from 2003-2004)
- Noddy (1994-1995) (Series 1 only, Series 1 along with 2 and 3 were later broadcast on BBC One Scotland from 1995-2000 and BBC Two Scotland in 2003)
- Mire Mara (1993-1994) (Later broadcast on BBC One Scotland from 1995-2001 and BBC Two Scotland from 1995-1996, 2005-2006)
- Professor Iris (1994-1995) (Later broadcast on BBC One Scotland from 1995-1998)
Current presenters
- Derek MacIntosh
- Megan MacLellan
Past presenters
- Evelyn Coull
- Sarah Cruickshank
- Somhairle MacDonald
- Calum MacAulay
- Colin MacLeod
- Padraig MacQueen
- Rhoda Meek
- Shona Morrison
- Shannon McFarlane (voice only)
- Eilidh MacLennan
- Siobhan MacInnes
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