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.
Channels
BBC One (BBC1)
BBC Two (BBC2)
ITV1
Channel 4
Channel 5
ITV2
ITV3
ITV4
E4
Film4
More4
GREAT! movies
Sky Arts
RTÉ One
BBC Three (BBC3)
CBeebies
BBC News
BBC Four
BBC ALBA
BBC Parliament
BBC Scotland
CBBC
S4C
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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.
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.
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.
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?
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 Sona.
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.