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 Monday 08 December 2025 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Bing
Dreallag
Tha Bing 's Pando a' gabhail turas mu seach air an dreallag ach tha foighidinn a dhĂŹth. Bing and Pando take turns on the swing, but patience proves to be a challenge.
Runtime:
10 min
Bing
Blocaichean
Tha Bing 'son tĂšr a thogail le na blocaichean dathach ach tha beachd eile aig Coco⌠Bing wants to keep building a tower with his colourful blocks, but Coco has other ideasâŚ
Runtime:
5 min
Ainmhidhean CBeebies
Sioraf agus Ailbhean
Tha Ruairidh agus Carrie ag innse dhuinn mu shiorafan agus ailbhein. Ruairidh and Carrie tell us all about giraffes and elephants.
Runtime:
5 min
Peataichean/Pets
Episode 2
Eilidh Cormack meets young pet owners who show how they care for, play and interact with their pets at home. Here, Eilidh is joined by Florence and her guinea pigs, Buttercup and Bluebell.
Runtime:
10 min
AH-AH/No-No
Eagal AirAH-AH Gun Teid A Dhochann
THA AH-AH den bheachd gu bheil e ro chunnartach a-muigh âs tha e âson fuireach san leabaidh. AH-AH thinks that itâs too dangerous outside and wants to stay in his bed.
Runtime:
5 min
âS E Iasg a ThâAnnam (Iâm a Fish)
Carran
The Shrimp tells us that they are among the most successful creatures on Earth.
Runtime:
5 min
Abadas
Siris/Cherries
An diugh 's e Seren an t-Abada as fheĂ rr airson siris a' lorg. Seren is chosen to go in search of cherries.
Stòiridh
Aâ Bhana-phrionnsa agus aâ Mhuc
Cathy NicDhòmhnaill aâ leughadh Aâ Bhana-phrionnsa agus aâ Mhuc. Cathy MacDonald reads Aâ Bhana-phrionnsa agus aâ Mhuc, by Jonathan Emmet.
Runtime:
10 min
An Teaghlach RĂŹoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door
Lèirmheas RÏoghail
Tha Stella lĂ n aithreachais, ach am faigh i mathanas on tidsear aicâ âson an rud a rinn i? Stella is regretful, but will she be forgiven by her teacher for what she has done?
Runtime:
10 min
An Teaghlach RĂŹoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door
An Dannsa RĂŹoghail
CĂ ' 'n tèid Stella an ath Dhiardaoin - dannsa na sgoile no dĂŹnnear na stĂ itâ? Where will Stella go next Thursday - to the school dance or the state dinner?
Runtime:
15 min
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles
Samh Mòr Throig
Tha samh lobhtâ aâ tighinn Ă crogan â ach dè thâ ann? Thereâs a rotten smell coming from a jar, but what is it?
Runtime:
10 min
The Deep/An Doimhne
SĂ r-sgeul na Muice-mara
Tha muc-mhara bhruideil, gheal ri sĂ bhaladh â saoil an e am Mòbaidh Dick a thâ innte? Thereâs a huge, white whale to be saved - could it be Moby Dick?
Runtime:
25 min
Cidsin Granaidh Chalanais
Episode 1
Gregor takes on grannieâs recipe for rhubarb and orange jam, using his own home-grown rhubarb.
Runtime:
30 min
SpeakGaelic
SpeakGaelic: Series 1 - 10
Calum Maclean visits an artistic and poetic railway tunnel in Colinton, Edinburgh.
Runtime:
30 min
An LĂ
Naidheachdan ionadail, nĂ iseanta is eadar-nĂ iseanta gach lĂ cuide ri fiosrachadh coimhearsnachd bho BBC ALBA. Local, national and international news and information from BBC ALBA
Runtime:
30 min
Bothag PhĂ druig
Episode 5
Itâs mid-April, and Peter is getting involved with some DIY at the hut. Meadhan aâ Ghiblein agus PĂ druig an sĂ s an obair cĂ raidh man bhothaig.
Runtime:
30 min
Trusadh
Eilthireachd: Cuimhneachain Coimhearsnachdan
Trusadh travels from the Butt to Barra to learn about how communities are commemorating the departure of the SS Marloch and the SS Metagama.
Runtime:
1 hr
Transatlantic Sessions
Episode 5
This episode includes musical stars Ricky Skaggs, Alison Krauss, Eddi Reader, Bela Fleck, Donald Shaw and Sharon White.
Runtime:
30 min
Am Madadh-Allaidh
The history of the Scottish wolf and its extinction - is it time for their return? Eachdraidh aâmhadaidh-allaidh an Alba, bho chian a bith. Aâ bheil an t-am aige tilleadh?
Runtime:
1 hr
DĂ na | Scotland's Wild Side
DĂ na | Europeâs Wild Side
In search of thrilling challenges, Coinneach Rankin travels to Spainâs Costa Blanca to discover what the region can offer intrepid holidaymakers.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Monday 08 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Cidsin Granaidh Chalanais, SpeakGaelic , An LĂ , and Bothag PhĂ druig. 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 DĂ na | Scotland's Wild Side.
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.