BBC ALBA TV Guide
BBC ALBA celebrates Scottish Gaelic culture with live sport, music, documentaries and family shows in the language of the Highlands and Islands. See what's on BBC ALBA today with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Banais na Caraid-rocais (The Scarecrows' Wedding)
Banais na Càraid-ròcais
Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are devoted scarecrows planning a wedding to remember. A joyful tale about loyalty, love and learning - proving that the most important thing isn’t a grand gesture.
Runtime:
30 min
Meaban and Moo
Episode 3
Linda visits Meaban and Moo with a challenge. Today, they must find musical instruments.
Runtime:
5 min
Na Stocan is na Stucan/The Smeds and the Smoos
Na Stocan is na Stùcan/The Smeds and the Smoos
The Smeds and The Smoos have been at loggerheads over history. When Seònaid and Seoc have a relationship, it becomes a source of huge displeasure to both families.
Runtime:
30 min
Rannan Rapach/Revolting Rhymes
Episode 1
Cuiridh Madadh-Allaidh car ann an stòiridhean cloinne. Animated children's stories. The Wolf puts a sharp twist into some of the best-known children's stories.
Runtime:
30 min
Billy Burach
Young piper Billy is loud, chaotic, and totally out of sync with his family band. Kicked out just before the village show, Billy’s ready to give up...
Runtime:
20 min
An Là
Naidheachdan ionadail, nàiseanta is eadar-nàiseanta gach là cuide ri fiosrachadh coimhearsnachd bho BBC ALBA. Local, national and international news and information from BBC ALBA.
Runtime:
5 min
Dioghaltas cho Olc!/Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
Wallace invents a helper for Gromit, but Norbot turns sinister. Tha Wallace ag innleachadh neach-taic do Ghromit, ach chan fhada gus an tionndaidh a fhrìde, Norbot, ciotach.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
Binneas - Na Trads
Episode 1
Concert set performed by Skipinnish, originally recorded live at the Trad Awards, 2024. Featured tracks include The Island, The Hag Set and Walking on the Waves.
Faodail: Found
Beatha nan Eilean
Archive film from the 1930s to the 1980s illustrating a time of many changes in the way of life in the islands.
Runtime:
1 hr
Ruairidh Gray aig Barrowland
Cuirm Ruairidh Gray aig Na Barrowlands. Le Megan NicGill-Fhaolain. Ruairidh Gray in concert at The Barrowlands. Presented by Megan MacLellan.
Runtime:
30 min
Robert Robertson air Oidhche Challainn
Robert Robertson hosts a New year party with an incredible line-up of special guests, as he delves into the archive for musical highlights from Hogmanay's past.
Runtime:
1 hr
FUNC
Special
The award-winning FUNC returns with a reminder of some favourite sketches from series one. A fast-paced, irreverent and cheeky take on the modern Gaelic world.
Runtime:
30 min
Cèilidh na Bliadhn' Ùire
2025
Cathy NicDhòmhnaill & Niall Iain Dòmhnallach le Cèilidh na Bliadhn’ Ùire, beò à Glaschu. Cathy MacDonald and Niall Iain Macdonald with Cèilidh na Bliadhn’ Ùire, live from Glasgow.
Runtime:
2 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 31 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Dioghaltas cho Olc!/Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, Binneas - Na Trads, and Faodail: Found. Check the full schedule for more details.
How can I watch BBC ALBA live?
You can watch BBC ALBA live on the official bbc.co.uk website or app. Use the 'Watch Live' button to go directly to the player.
When does programming end on BBC ALBA today?
Today's programming on BBC ALBA ends at 01:30 with Cèilidh na Bliadhn' Ùire.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.