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 03 December 2025 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Wed 03 Dec

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

12:00 AM

Alba Today — 00:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 6 hr i Available on iPlayer

6:00 AM

Alba Today — 06:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 11 hr i Available on iPlayer

5:00 PM

Oscar & Ealasaid — 17:00

Ealasaid a’ Campachadh/Célestine goes to Camp

All of the mouse children are leaving on a vacation to camp at 'The Young Mice'. Célestine would like to go as well, but she’s never been to camp before.

Runtime: 15 min

5:15 PM

Meaban and Moo — 17:15

Episode 6

Tha Linda a’ tadhal air Meaban is Moo gus dùbhlan a chur romhpa. An-diugh feumaidh iad ceàrnagan a lorg. Linda visits Meaban and Moo, who must find square-shaped items.

Runtime: 5 min

5:20 PM

Ainmhidhean CBeebies — 17:20

Tìgear agus Sionnach

Tha Carrie agus Ruairidh ag innse dhuinn mu thìgearan agus sionnaich. Carrie and Ruairidh tell us all about tigers and foxes.

Runtime: 5 min

5:25 PM

Peataichean/Pets — 17:25

Episode 1

Eilidh Cormack meets young pet owners who share how they care for, play and interact with their pets at home. In this episode, Eilidh is joined by Alec and Doris, his pet Burmese cat.

Runtime: 10 min

5:35 PM

Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm) — 17:35

Neoinean-Greine Fuamheireil

Tha an Treubh a’ sireadh phònairean air an Tuathanas 'son craobh-phònair a chur. The Farmyard Bunch are looking for beans on the farm so they can grow a beanstalk.

Runtime: 10 min

5:45 PM

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

Cuideachadh Neo-chuideachail

Tha Gasta ’son an dreallag as fheàrr a-riamh a dhèanamh, na aonar. Gasta wants to make the best swing ever, on his own.

Runtime: 10 min

5:55 PM

Stòiridh — 17:55

An Tìgeir a Thàinig gu Teatha

Julie Fowlis a’ leughadh An Tìgeir a Thàinig gu Teatha. Julie Fowlis reads An Tìgeir a Thàinig gu Teatha, by Judith Kerr.

Runtime: 5 min

6:00 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 18:00

Episode 1

An dèidh bliadhna dhoirbh, tha Aileas ’son tilleadh gu na rudan is toigh leatha. After a difficult year, Aileas would like to return to doing things that she loves.

Runtime: 20 min

6:20 PM

Flix — 18:20

Pàrtaidh Bainne an Tìgear

Tha uallach air Munchkin an-diugh ach tha a charaidean airson a bhith taiceil dha. Munchkin has responsibility today, and his friends want to help him.

Runtime: 10 min

6:30 PM

Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:30

An Caiptean Sgrìobair

Tha dùil aig na Gumbalan gur e Uilidh an Caiptean Sgrìobair, ‘s tha seo a còrdadh ris gu mòr. When Uilidh is mistaken for Caiptean Sgrìobair by the Gumbalan, he enjoys this very much.

Runtime: 15 min

6:45 PM

Stri — 18:45

Episode 8

Fiach a’ farpais an aghaidh preasantairean CBBC ALBA. Fiach competes against the CBBC ALBA presenters.

Runtime: 5 min

6:50 PM

A’ Chùil — 18:50

Episode 7

Choirstaidh makes fossils by recycling used coffee grounds.

Runtime: 10 min

7:00 PM

Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits — 19:00

Episode 6

Heather Dewar draws a colour portrait of teacher Morvern McPhee. Tha Fraoch Nic an Deòir a’deanamh dealbh dathte dhen tidsear Ìleach Morvern Nic a’Phi.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

SpeakGaelic — 19:30

SpeakGaelic: Series 3 - 9

Fine Mayer, who grew up in Germany, chats to Joy in the studio, and a hungry Calum Maclean is on a quest for a famous mouth-watering soup in Morayshire.

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 3

Peter meets golden retrievers, Scotland’s most loved family dog. Tha Pàdruig a’ toirt thugainn an cù teaghlaich as fheàrr le Alba – an Golden Retriever.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

Am Madadh-Allaidh — 21:00

The history of the Scottish wolf and its extinction - is it time for their return? Eachdraidh a’mhadaidh-allaidh an Alba, bho chian a bith. A’ bheil an t-am aige tilleadh?

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

Mach à Seo! - An Roinn Eòrpa — 22:00

Istanbul

Ramsay visits the bustling Turkish city of Istanbul. Tha Ramsay a’ tadhal air prìomh bhaile thrang na Tuirc, Istanbul.

Runtime: 30 min

10:30 PM

Transatlantic Sessions — 22:30

Episode 4

Featuring musical stars Emily Smith, Martha Wainwright, Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh, Rosanne Cash and Paul Brady.

Runtime: 30 min

11:00 PM

Hebridean Baker - Nordic Islands — 23:00

Lofoten

Coinneach MacLeod explores the food traditions of Lofoten in Norway. Tha Coinneach MacLeòid a’ faighinn a-mach mu chultaran a’ bhidhe ann an Lofoten ann a Nirribhidh.

Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer

11:45 PM

Binneas - Na Trads — 23:45

Episode 7

Featuring Laura Jane Wilkie and band recorded at the Trad Awards in 2024.

Runtime: 15 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 03 December) 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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