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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BBC ALBA Schedule — Mon 08 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

Bing — 17:00

Dreallag

Tha Bing 's Pando a' gabhail turas mu seach air an dreallag ach tha foighidinn a dhìth. Bing and Pando take turns on the swing, but patience proves to be a challenge.

Runtime: 10 min

5:10 PM

Bing — 17:10

Blocaichean

Tha Bing 'son tùr 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 ideas…

Runtime: 5 min

5:15 PM

Ainmhidhean CBeebies — 17:15

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

5:20 PM

Peataichean/Pets — 17:20

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

5:30 PM

AH-AH/No-No — 17:30

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: 5 min

5:35 PM

’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish) — 17:35

Carran

The Shrimp tells us that they are among the most successful creatures on Earth.

Runtime: 5 min

5:40 PM

Abadas — 17:40

Siris/Cherries

An diugh 's e Seren an t-Abada as fheàrr airson siris a' lorg. Seren is chosen to go in search of cherries.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

5:50 PM

Stòiridh — 17:50

A’ Bhana-phrionnsa agus a’ Mhuc

Cathy NicDhòmhnaill a’ leughadh A’ Bhana-phrionnsa agus a’ Mhuc. Cathy MacDonald reads A’ Bhana-phrionnsa agus a’ Mhuc, by Jonathan Emmet.

Runtime: 10 min

6:00 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:00

Lèirmheas Rìoghail

Tha Stella làn aithreachais, ach am faigh i mathanas on tidsear aic’ ‘son an rud a rinn i? Stella is regretful, but will she be forgiven by her teacher for what she has done?

Runtime: 10 min

6:10 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:10

An Dannsa Rìoghail

Cà' 'n tèid Stella an ath Dhiardaoin - dannsa na sgoile no dìnnear na stàit’? Where will Stella go next Thursday - to the school dance or the state dinner?

Runtime: 15 min

6:25 PM

Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:25

Samh Mòr Throig

Tha samh lobht’ a’ tighinn à crogan – ach dè th’ ann? There’s a rotten smell coming from a jar, but what is it?

Runtime: 10 min

6:35 PM

The Deep/An Doimhne — 18:35

Sàr-sgeul na Muice-mara

Tha muc-mhara bhruideil, gheal ri sàbhaladh – saoil an e am Mòbaidh Dick a th’ innte? There’s a huge, white whale to be saved - could it be Moby Dick?

Runtime: 25 min

7:00 PM

Cidsin Granaidh Chalanais — 19:00

Episode 1

Gregor takes on grannie’s recipe for rhubarb and orange jam, using his own home-grown rhubarb.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

SpeakGaelic — 19:30

SpeakGaelic: Series 1 - 10

Calum Maclean visits an artistic and poetic railway tunnel in Colinton, Edinburgh.

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

Bothag Phàdruig — 20:30

Episode 5

It’s mid-April, and Peter is getting involved with some DIY at the hut. Meadhan a’ Ghiblein agus Pàdruig an sàs an obair càraidh man bhothaig.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

Trusadh — 21:00

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

10:00 PM

Transatlantic Sessions — 22:00

Episode 5

This episode includes musical stars Ricky Skaggs, Alison Krauss, Eddi Reader, Bela Fleck, Donald Shaw and Sharon White.

Runtime: 30 min

10:30 PM

Am Madadh-Allaidh — 22:30

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

11:30 PM

Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 23:30

Dàna | Europe’s Wild Side

In search of thrilling challenges, Coinneach Rankin travels to Spain’s Costa Blanca to discover what the region can offer intrepid holidaymakers.

Runtime: 30 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Monday 08 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Cidsin Granaidh Chalanais, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Bothag Phàdruig. 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 Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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