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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ITV1
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ITV3
ITV4
E4
Film4
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RTÉ One
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CBeebies
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Oscar & Ealasaid
Dìomhaireachd na Lucha Uaine/The Secret of the Green Mouse
Célestine catches the Green Mouse stealing carrots from the vegetable garden.
Runtime:
15 min
Meaban and Moo
Episode 7
Linda visits Meaban and Moo with a challenge. Today, they have to find baking utensils and make a cake.
Runtime:
5 min
Orain CBeebies
Episode 3
Taghadh farsaing de dh’òrain bho Carrie, Linda, Ruairidh agus sgioba CBeebies ALBA. A selection of songs from Carrie, Linda, Ruairidh and the CBeebies ALBA presenters.
Runtime:
5 min
Peataichean/Pets
Episode 6
Eilidh Cormack meets young pet owners who show how they care for, play and interact with their pets at home. In this episode, Eilidh is joined by Gus and Seòras along with their fish.
Runtime:
5 min
Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm)
Muireall Dhàna
Tha Muireall a’ falbh air dan’-chuairt ach chan eil ùidh aig a caraidean a dhol na cois. Muireall is going on an adventure, but her friends have no interest in joining her.
Runtime:
15 min
Gasta a' Ghraineag/Happy the Hoglet
Na Dèan Spòrs às m' Aonais
Cha toigh le Gasta a bhith call a-mach air spòrs. Gasta doesn’t like to miss out on fun.
Runtime:
5 min
’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish)
Brod-iasg
Tha am Brod-iasg ag innse dhuinn gur iad ’s èireachdaile sa chuan. The Swordfish tells us that they are the most handsome fish in the ocean.
Runtime:
5 min
Stòiridh
An Solas air an Oidhche
Catriona Mhoireach a’ leughadh An Solas air an Oidhche. Catriona Murray reads An Solas air an Oidhche.
Runtime:
5 min
Clann Na Cruinne
Ryuji – Èistibh rim Rakugo!
Tha Ryuji ’son rakugo fheuchainn - stoidhle tradaiseanta de sheanchais èibhinn. Ryuji wants to try rakugo, a traditional form of comic storytelling.
Runtime:
15 min
Flix
Pàrtaidh-oidhche
Tha pàrtaidh-oidhche dol a bhith aig Flix ‘s a charaidean. Saoil ciamar a thèid dhaibh? Flix and his friends are going to have a sleepover. How will they get on?
Runtime:
15 min
Dùbhlain CBBC Alba
Episode 2
Calum Macdonald takes a look at some of the bonkers challenges attempted by the CBBC Alba team, including some very spicy hot sauce tasting!
Runtime:
10 min
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep
An Gribean | Spoilsport
Shaun persuades Bitzer to take part in his game of cricket, but Bitzer is more worried about the condition of the pitch than the game.
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles
Buain Ghumblan
Tha na Gumbalan ri buain na dearc-choille uaine is abair g’ eil iad trang - is ceòlmhor! The Gumbals are harvesting the greenberry, and are melodious too!
Runtime:
15 min
Fuine
Episode 2
Gregor gets creative using leftover panettone to make moist frangipane cakes known as Bostock.
Runtime:
30 min
SpeakGaelic
SpeakGaelic: Series 3 - 15
Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
Runtime:
30 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:
30 min
Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits
Episode 3
Heather Dewar meets John Morrison and draws his colour portrait. Fraoch Nic an Deòir cuide ri Iain Moireasdan son dealbh dathte dheth dhèanamh.
Sweeny @ 40
Anam/Soul
Sweeny explores the emotional and spiritual aspect of his life. He tries meditation as a way to settle his ever-active mind.
Runtime:
45 min
Srùb: Scotland on Coffee
Episode 3
Thig air turas sònraichte cuide ri Ellen NicDhòmhnaill ’s i ag ionnsachadh a h-uile sìon mu chofaidh. Join Ellen MacDonald on a journey to discover all there is to know about coffee.
Runtime:
15 min
Glan Fhèin
Episode 3
Angela clashes with angry locals shouting about short-term lets. Betty and Dido de-escalate things and share some home truths.
Runtime:
30 min
Conaltradh Creutairean/Wild Talk
Episode 2
Mar a tha beathaichean a’ conaltradh a’ cleachdadh comharran lèirsinneach. How animals communicate using visual signals.
Runtime:
55 min
Fraochy Bay
Spa 's a' bhaile/The Chill-out Bay
A fat cat businessman identifies the bay as the perfect location for a new spa. He sends an envoy to explore, expecting peace and tranquillity.
Runtime:
5 min
Transatlantic Sessions
Episode 3
Julie Fowlis agus Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh le taghadh ciùil bho Transatlantic Sessions. Julie joins Scots singer Emily Smith for an uplifting performance of 'Caledonia'.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 21 January) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Fuine, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits. 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 00:00 with Transatlantic Sessions.
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.