
TV series
Dòtaman
1985–1986, Gaelic, on BBC One Scotland.
Dòtaman 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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 16 min
- Status
- Ended in 1986
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S1 E15: Cuideachadh
Aired 1 May 1986
Seasons 1
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Details
- First aired
- 17 October 1985
- Last aired
- 1 May 1986
- Network
- BBC One Scotland
- Language
- Gaelic
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Dòtaman has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 16 minutes each.
Is Dòtaman finished?
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