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The programme An Ròn Beag features Donald Smith reading the title, originally written by Janis Mackay. The story is brought to life with illustrations by Gabby Grant and a Gaelic translation by Jo Macdonald. This collaboration presents the work in both visual and linguistic forms for the audience.

An Ròn Beag is a broadcast episode that presents a literary work in a spoken‑word format. The programme is centred on a single reading, offering listeners a straightforward presentation of the text without additional dramatisation or commentary. The reading is performed by Donald Smith, who delivers the words of Janis Mackay’s An Ròn Beag. The story, originally written in English, has been rendered into Gaelic by Jo Macdonald, allowing the piece to reach a Gaelic‑speaking audience. Throughout the episode, the narrative is complemented by the visual style of Gabby Grant, whose illustrations accompany the text and help to visualise the story’s setting and characters. As an episode of the larger series, An Ròn Beag brings together the talents of its writer, illustrator, translator and reader in a concise format. The combination of Mackay’s original storytelling, Grant’s artwork, Macdonald’s translation, and Smith’s vocal delivery creates a unified listening experience that reflects the collaborative nature of the project. This straightforward presentation ensures that the focus remains on the story itself and the way it is conveyed through both language and illustration.