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The programme features Catriona MacPhee reading “Mar a Chuireas tu Leòmhann air Falach”, a work authored and illustrated by Helen Stephens, with the Gaelic translation supplied by Morag Stewart. The reading showcases the collaboration between the writer‑illustrator and the translator, bringing the story to a Gaelic‑speaking audience.

The episode “Mar a Chuireas tu Leòmhann air Falach” is a programme that presents a single‑piece reading. It is listed as an episode within a larger series, and its format centres on a narrated delivery rather than a full‑scale dramatisation. The title itself hints at the subject matter, but the focus of the broadcast is the spoken rendition of the work. In this installment, Catriona MacPhee provides the voice‑over, guiding listeners through the story. The original material was both written and illustrated by Helen Stephens, meaning the narrative is supported by visual art that complements the text. MacPhee’s reading brings Stephens’ words and pictures to life, offering a clear and accessible version of the piece. The text has been rendered into Gaelic by Morag Stewart, allowing the story to reach a Gaelic‑speaking audience in its native tongue. Stewart’s translation, paired with MacPhee’s narration and Stephens’ illustrations, creates a cohesive presentation that respects the source material while making it approachable for listeners. The programme therefore combines the talents of a reader, an author‑illustrator, and a translator to deliver a complete and faithful rendition of “Mar a Chuireas tu Leòmhann air Falach.”