It was a newspaper that was started with the aim of giving a voice to the community.

Now, four decades on, BBC ALBA examines the story of Am Pàipear which has moved from humble beginnings to become an acclaimed, award-winning title in an ever-changing media landscape.

In this latest edition of Trusadh, as well as telling the story of how it all began in South Uist in 1976, we meet those who have contributed and played a part in the paper’s life up to the present day.

As Am Pàipear celebrates its 40th anniversary, we look back at how instrumental the title has been in highlighting key issues that have impacted the community over the decades.

Trusadh looks at how Am Pàipear has reflected the changing community view in relation to many major events, including the influx of military presence, changes in education and health provision, and matters pertaining to the land and environment – all while maintaining a unique island humour in its perspective.

Amongst those who contribute to the programme are Jean Branagan, Mike Russell, Ruaraidh ‘Poker’ Macdonald, Andrew McMorrine, Archie MacKay, Floraidh MacLean, Helen Forbes, Wilma Duncan, Father Colin MacInnes, Ena MacDonald, Christine MacIntyre, Ronald MacInnes and current Am Pàipear editor, Iain Stephen Morrison.

Narrated by Angela MacEachan, Trusadh – Am Pàipear is a fascinating look at how a much-loved newspaper has progressed over 40 years.

‘Trusadh – Am Pàipear’ (MacTV for BBC ALBA) will be broadcast on BBC ALBA on Monday 8th August at 9pm.

 

Sùil air sgeulachd na h-iris chliùitich, choimhearsnachd ‘Am Pàipear’ a tha a’ comharrachadh 40 bliadhna ann an 2016.

A bharrachd air an sgeulachd air mar a thòisich e bho thùs ann an Uibhist a Deas ann an 1976, coinnichidh sinn riuthasan a chuidich gus a chruth a dhealbhachadh thar nam bliadhnaichean chun an là an-diugh.

B’ e amas nuair a chaidh a stèidheachadh guth a thoirt dhan choimhearsnachd agus na h-eileanan ag atharrachadh gu mòr aig an àm. Tha am pàipear air guth na coimhearsnachd a thogail mu dhiofar chuspairean bunaiteach thar nam bliadhnaichean. Seallaidh am prògram seo mar a tha ‘Am Pàipear’ air beachd na coimhearsnachd a riochdachadh mu iomadh thachartas mòr – leithid an airm a’ nochdadh, atharrachaidhean ann an fòghlam agus slàinte, gnothaichean a’ buntainn dhan fhearann  agus dhan àrainneachd, a bharrachd air sunnd sònraichte muinntir nan eilein a bhith aig cridhe na cùis.

Am measg na tha a’ gabhail pàirt tha, Jean Branagan, Mike Russell, Ruaraidh ‘Poker’ Dòmhnallach, Andrew McMorrine, Eardsaidh MacAoidh, Floraidh NicIlleathain, Helen Forbes, Wilma NicDhonnchaidh, Mgr Cailean MacAonghais, Ena NicDhòmhnaill, Christine Nic an t-Saoir, Raghnall MacAoghnais, agus deasaiche an latha diugh, Iain Stephen Moireasdan.

Sealladh tarraingeach air mar a thòisich ‘Am Pàipear’, agus mar a dh’fhàs e. Air aithris le Angela NicEachainn.

Thig ‘Trusadh – Am Pàipear’ (MacTV airson BBC ALBA) a chraoladh air BBC ALBA air Diluain 8mh Lunastal aig 9f.