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In the programme “Bana‑phrionnsa a’ Phoca Phàipeir”, Mairi MacInnes reads the story. The book, originally written by Robert Munsch and illustrated by Michael Martchenko, has been translated into Gaelic by Jo Macdonald and forms part of a children’s reading programme.

The episode titled is a broadcast programme that presents a single, narrated reading. It is hosted by Mairi MacInnes, who delivers the story aloud for listeners. The format centres on a straightforward presentation, allowing the audience to experience the tale through her voice. In this installment, MacInnes reads the book , originally written by children’s author Robert Munsch. The work is illustrated by Michael Martchenko, whose pictures accompany the narrative, and it has been rendered into Gaelic by translator Jo Macdonald. The reading therefore combines the original author’s words, the illustrator’s visual contribution, and the Gaelic translation. The programme brings together these three creative forces – Munsch’s storytelling, Martchenko’s artwork and Macdonald’s translation – under MacInnes’s narration. By doing so, it offers a Gaelic‑language rendition of a familiar children’s story, preserving the spirit of the source material while making it accessible to a new audience. Overall, the episode showcases a collaborative effort: a celebrated author, a recognised illustrator, a dedicated translator and a skilled reader. The result is a concise, spoken‑word presentation that highlights each contributor’s role without adding any extra plot or commentary.