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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Alba Today

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Alba Today

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare)

Air an Rathad/On the Road
Tusk crosses the forest paths with his new motorbike. It’s so loud that the forest friends can’t even hear each other speak!
Runtime: 10 min

Abadas

Brù-Dhearg/Robin
Abair g' eil spòrs gu leòr gu bhith aig Seren an-diugh 's i a' lorg brù-dhearg. Seren has a thoroughly great time as she goes in search of a robin.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

AH-AH/No-No

Eagal AirAH-AH Gun Teid A Dhochann
THA AH-AH den bheachd gu bheil e ro chunnartach a-muigh ‘s tha e ‘son fuireach san leabaidh. AH-AH thinks that it’s too dangerous outside and wants to stay in his bed.
Runtime: 10 min

Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal

Nìp Mòr/The Enormous Neep
Abney makes a pot of porridge, but while Abney and Teal are busy setting the table the food disappears. Where could it have gone?
Runtime: 10 min

Pompon Am Mathan Beag/Pompon Little Bear

An Làrach nam Bonn!
Tha Pompon airson a bhith ri tionnsgal fad na tìde an-diugh. Pompon wants to be improvising all the time today.
Runtime: 10 min

Stòiridh

Mar a Bheireas tu air Dràgon
Anne Lundon a’ leughadh Mar a Bheireas tu air Dràgon. Anne Lundon reads Mar a Bheireas tu air Dràgon, by Caryl Hart.
Runtime: 5 min

The Deep/An Doimhne

An Dìth
Chan eil sgeul air neach air bòrd an Orca Dhorch – càite bheil iad? The Dark Orca is completely deserted. Where is everyone?
Runtime: 25 min

An Sgoil

Episode 5
Tha Ms Sharpe anns na pàipearan às dèidh na thachair aig a’ Mhòd. Ms Sharpe has made the papers as a result of what happened at the Mòd.
Runtime: 10 min

An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud

Aislingean Càise/Cheesy Dreams
Bedtime, and Dave has eaten a cheesecake that was not meant for him.
Runtime: 10 min

An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud

Làn Gràn na Bracaist/Krustee Sloth
Anna and Dave are building a toy sloth from the parts given away free with every Bran Cran Krustee cereal box.
Runtime: 15 min

Dùbhlain DIY (Instructions Not Included)

Spòrs/Sports
Derek Murray hosts a fun knockout amateur DIY competition where couples go head to head. Derek Moireach le farpais spòrsail DIY is cupail a’ strì an aghaidh a chèile.
Runtime: 30 min

SpeakGaelic

SpeakGaelic: Series 4 - 10
The guest is Fanch Bihan-Gallic who hails from Brittany, and Calum Maclean gets his hands on the local currency in the Findhorn Community in Morayshire.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

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

Fillte

Episode 6
A journey through Scotland to discover the history and contemporary hand-crafted practice behind the artisan producers of woven fabrics.
Runtime: 30 min

Lannsairean Aodainn/Face Surgeons

Sealladh sònraichte air Aonad Cinn is Aodainn Astràilia ann an Adelaide. Revealing the extraordinary work of the Australian Craniofacial Unit in Adelaide.
Runtime: 1 hr

Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side

An Spàinn | Sella
Coinneach Rankin and Somhairle Johnston face unexpected challenges in their search for adventure on Spain’s Costa Blanca.
Runtime: 30 min

The Hebridean Baker – Beicear nan Eilean

A hectic year in the life of Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker. Bliadhna dhripeil ann am beatha Choinnich MhicLeòid, Bèicear nan Eilean.
Runtime: 1 hr

Sona

Episode 1
Dithis charaid air turas toileachais is slàinte an sgìrean iongantach Taobh Siar na h-Alba. Two friends search for wellbeing in amazing places on Scotland’s west coast.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 11 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Dùbhlain DIY (Instructions Not Included), SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Fillte. Check the full schedule for more details.

How can I watch BBC ALBA live?

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When does programming end on BBC ALBA today?

Today's programming on BBC ALBA ends at 00:00 with Sona.

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