Ceilidh (TV series)
| Ceilidh | |
|---|---|
| Genre | music |
| Presented by | Alasdair Gillies |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Production location | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBC Television |
| Release | 1973 – 1974 |
Ceilidh /ˈkeɪli/ was a Canadian music television series which aired on CBC Television in 1973 and 1974.
Premise[edit]
This series began as a local 13-episode production which was broadcast locally in mid-1973 and hosted by John Allan Cameron. Its title (céilidh) is a Gaelic word meaning a social gathering based on dancing and music.
In 1974, the series was produced in Halifax for CBC's national network. Cameron was replaced by Alasdair Gillies who joined series regulars the Cape Breton Fiddlers and the Ceilidh Dancers.[1]
Scheduling[edit]
This half-hour series was broadcast on the CBC network Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. (Eastern) from 16 May 1974.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ Corcelli, John (August 2005). "Ceilidh". Canadian Communications Foundation. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
- ^ "Highlights This Week (TV)". Montreal Gazette. 11 May 1974. p. TV Times 3. Retrieved 16 August 2010.
External links[edit]
- Allan, Blaine (1996). "Ceilidh". Queen's University. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 7 May 2010.