Acting
Donnie MacLeod
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Donnie MacLeod is well known in the Gaelic world, from his band Na h-Òganaich and from the children’s programme Dòtaman. Donnie’s family are from Lewis, but he was brought up in Peterhead before running off to join the Merchant Navy. Back on dry land, Donnie put a guitar he had bought in Singapore to good use. He and his sister Margaret formed the Gaelic band Na h-Òganaich, along with musician Noel Eadie. They won the Battle of the Bands at the 1972 Mod in Stirling and continued to win many more prizes. They became very popular and have toured in many different countries. In the mid 80s, the Gaelic children’s programme Dòtaman started. This programme attracted a new audience for Donnie. H…
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7.2Hapless bank clerk Willie Melvin dreams of being a successful writer but is held back by his own incompetence, the dodgy dealings of his best friend Chancer, and lack of support from his mother, the bank's manager Adam McLelland and his obsequious fellow teller, Brian.
City Lights
1986
NRDòtaman was the longest running Scottish Gaelic children's TV programme for pre-schoolers. It began 17 October 1985 starred Donnie Macleod, formerly of Na h-Oganaich, whose appearances made him a cult figure. Donnie was primarily the singer across the many series of the programme. The programme featured a presenter who carried the bulk of the programme presentation although Donnie shared some of the role, particularly when telling the time at the end of the programme.
Dòtaman
1985
NRDIY series presented by Donnie 'Dòtaman' MacLeod. Broadcast in Gaelic with English Subtitles
DIY le Donnie
2014
Series credits
7.2Hapless bank clerk Willie Melvin dreams of being a successful writer but is held back by his own incompetence, the dodgy dealings of his best friend Chancer, and lack of support from his mother, the bank's manager Adam McLelland and his obsequious fellow teller, Brian.
City Lights
1986
NRDòtaman was the longest running Scottish Gaelic children's TV programme for pre-schoolers. It began 17 October 1985 starred Donnie Macleod, formerly of Na h-Oganaich, whose appearances made him a cult figure. Donnie was primarily the singer across the many series of the programme. The programme featured a presenter who carried the bulk of the programme presentation although Donnie shared some of the role, particularly when telling the time at the end of the programme.
Dòtaman
1985
NRDIY series presented by Donnie 'Dòtaman' MacLeod. Broadcast in Gaelic with English Subtitles
DIY le Donnie
2014