S4A

S4A, also known as Sianal Ceithir Alba or Channel 4 Scotland, is an English-Scottish Gaelic independent television channel and production company that was launched on November 17th, 1984 at 12am. The channel is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland and is one of the few channels that broadcasts exclusively in Scottish Gaelic.
S4A was originally launched as a subsidiary of Channel 4, a British public-service television broadcaster. However, in 2016, the channel became independent following mass protests from the management. As part of its public service remit, S4A is required by the Office of Communications Act 2003 to provide at least one source of news. S4A provides three sources of news, including the main S4A News programme, which is broadcast at 1pm, 6:30pm, 10pm, and throughout the night. Additionally, S4A provides regional programmes at 1:30pm, 6pm, and 10:30pm, and S4A Spotlight on S4A2.
S4A has a diverse range of programming, including news, drama, documentaries, and entertainment. The channel's programming is geared towards Scottish Gaelic speakers and aims to reflect the culture and interests of the Scottish Gaelic community. S4A also produces its own content, including the popular Scottish Gaelic drama series, "Bannan", which has been broadcast on the channel since 2014.
S4A is committed to promoting and preserving the use of the Scottish Gaelic language. The channel actively supports Gaelic language initiatives and partners with organizations that work towards promoting Gaelic language and culture.
In addition to its television broadcasting, S4A also has an online presence, with its programmes available for streaming on the S4A website. The channel also has a social media presence, with active accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram