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 on Wednesday 26 November 2025 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Wed 26 Nov

12:00 AM

Alba Today — 00:00

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
6:00 AM

Alba Today — 06:00

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
5:00 PM

Oscar & Ealasaid — 17:00

Sàbhail Leitidh Lilidh!/To Mrs Tulipe's rescue!
Screams are heard from Mrs Tulipe's home... she saw a rat hanging around her house! Is it really a rat or a big mischievous mouse?
Runtime: 15 min
5:15 PM

Meaban and Moo — 17:15

Episode 5
Linda and Dodge the Dog visit Meaban and Moo with a challenge. Today, they must find useful items for a day out with Dodge.
Runtime: 5 min
5:20 PM

Boban is Fuigheag — 17:20

Bogsa a’ Chiùil
Tha an ceòl bhon rèidio a’ còrdadh ri Boban – chan eil ri Fiugheag ge-tà! Boban loves the music from the radio, but Fuigheag doesn’t!
Runtime: 5 min
5:25 PM

Boban is Fuigheag — 17:25

Criospan
Tha Boban trang a’ cur trèat air dòigh ’son co-là-breith Fhuigheig. Ciamar a thèid leotha? Boban is busy preparing a treat for Fuigheag’s birthday. How will they get on?
Runtime: 5 min
5:30 PM

Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm) — 17:30

Tha ‘n Aileag Air Goraidh
Tha ‘n aileag air Goraidh gun stad agus tha e feumach air cobhair bhon Treubh. Goraidh has constant hiccups and needs help from the Farmyard Bunch.
Runtime: 15 min
5:45 PM

Gasta a' Ghraineag/Happy the Hoglet — 17:45

Rudan Fìor Mhath
Tha a h-uile neach fìor mhath air rudeigin – ach dè tha Gasta math air? Everyone is very good at something, but what is Gasta good at?
Runtime: 5 min
5:50 PM

Stòiridh — 17:50

Seumas MacTaigeis agus Taibhs Ghlàmais
Cathy NicDhòmhnaill a’ leughadh Seumas MacTaigeis agus Taibhs Ghlàmais. Cathy MacDonald reads Seumas MacTaigeis agus Taibhs Ghlàmais, by Linda Strachan.
Runtime: 10 min
6:00 PM

A-null ’s a-nall — 18:00

Tome agus an Cliop Connspaideach
Tha Fumi ag ionndrainn a màthair agus chan eil i idir ag iarraidh cliop. Fumi misses her mum and she definitely doesn’t want a haircut.
Runtime: 20 min
6:20 PM

Flix — 18:20

Burma : An Caraid as Fheàrr
Tha dùbhlan aig Flix is Burma – tha aca ri bhith càirdeil ri chèile. Flix and Burma have a challenge, they must be friendly with one another.
Runtime: 15 min
6:35 PM

Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:35

Na Gumblan Mìorbhaileach Ud
Tha Fleod a’ cumail sùil a-mach ‘son an dràgoin òtrach – dragon sgèith trì-cheannach. Fleod keeps an eye out for the dump dragon, a three-headed flying dragon.
Runtime: 10 min
6:45 PM

Stri — 18:45

Episode 7
Tha Hannah a’ farpais an aghaidh preasantairean CBBC ALBA ach saoil cò shoirbhicheas? Hannah competes against the CBBC ALBA presenters, but who will emerge victorious?
Runtime: 5 min
6:50 PM

A’ Chùil — 18:50

Episode 6
Choirstaidh shows you how to make pretend poo and fake glasses. She also gives you a few pointers on how to draw a great picture of eyes.
Runtime: 10 min
7:00 PM

Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits — 19:00

Episode 5
Heather Dewar visits South Uist where she draws a colour portrait of Liam Crouse. Tha Fraoch Nic an Deòir an Uibhist a Deas a’dèanamh dealbh dathte de Liam Crouse.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

SpeakGaelic — 19:30

SpeakGaelic: Series 3 - 8
Daniel Lennon chats to Joy in the studio about his sporting pastimes and Calum Maclean is in South Uist trying out a new sport in an historic landscape.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

An Là — 20:00

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
8:30 PM

Cù Leis Thu? | A Puppy for Padruig — 20:30

Episode 2
Peter explores Scotland’s native herding dogs - the border and bearded collie. Tha Pàdruig a’ coinneachadh ri coin buachailleach na h-Alba agus ag ionnsachadh barrachd mun deidhinn.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
9:00 PM

Sgeulachd Cogaidh na h-Artaig/Untold Arctic Wars — 21:00

Episode 6
Deep mistrust exists between the two sides. The Soviet Union threatens with neutron bombs, and Nato deploys missiles in Europe.
Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer
9:55 PM

Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal — 21:55

Episode 2
Skipinnish perform Coire Bhreacan in front of thousands of fans at a concert celebrating 25 years of the band, from Edinburgh Castle.
10:00 PM

Eòrpa — 22:00

Buying Sex
Amid calls for the purchase of sex to be banned in Scotland, as it is in Sweden, Annabel Maclennan hears the arguments for and against from those involved in the sex industry.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
10:30 PM

Mach à Seo! - An Roinn Eòrpa — 22:30

Split
Ramsay visits Split for an action-packed holiday in the sunshine. Tha Ramsay a’tadhal air Split airson làithean-saora luma làn spòrs sa ghrèin.
Runtime: 30 min
11:00 PM

Hebridean Baker - Nordic Islands — 23:00

Bornholm
Coinneach MacLeod explores the food traditions of Bornholm in Denmark. Tha Coinneach MacLeòid a’ faighinn blasad de chultar a’ bhidhe ann am Bornholm san Danmhairg.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
11:45 PM

Binneas - Na Trads — 23:45

Episode 6
Julie Fowlis agus còmhlan-ciùil clàraichte aig Duaisean nan Trads, 2024. Julie Fowlis and band recorded at the Trad Awards.
Runtime: 15 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 26 November) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Cù Leis Thu? | A Puppy for Padruig . 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 Binneas - Na Trads.

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