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 Saturday 13 December 2025 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 6 hr i Available on iPlayer

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 10 hr i Available on iPlayer

Rugbaidh air BBC ALBA/Rugby on BBC ALBA

Stirling County v Watsonians

Join Allan MacLeod and Iona Whyte for live coverage of the Women’s Premiership Rugby final. Stirling County take on Watsonians as they battle for the title, live from Bridgehaugh in Stirling.

Runtime: 1 hr 55 min

Binneas - Na Trads

Episode 5

Karine Polwart and Dave Milligan recorded at the Trad Awards in December 2023.

Runtime: 20 min

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: 15 min

Cearcall

Episode 9

Sgrìob air ais tron phrògram aithriseach Cearcall. A nostalgic look back at material from the current affairs series of the late 1970s and 80s.

Runtime: 30 min

Togaidh Sinn Fonn

Taghadh den luchd-ciùil is seinneadairean as fheàrr ann an Alba. A selection of Scotland's best musicians and singers.

Runtime: 25 min

Nollaig Abigail

Episode 1

Tha Abigail a’ dèanamh Fleasg Nollaig le Pavlova. Abigail makes an inspired Christmas pavlova wreath.

Runtime: 5 min

Cuirm @ Celtic

The Staves

The Staves bho Taigh-tasgaidh & Gaileiridh Ealain Kelvingrove airson Celtic Connections. The Staves in concert at Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery for Celtic Connections.

Runtime: 30 min

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.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Cù Leis Thu? | A Puppy for Padruig

Episode 4

Peter travels to Shetland to meet the islands’ native dog, the Shetland sheepdog. Bidh Pàdraig a’ siubhal gu Sealtainn gus coin nan eilean, an Shetland Sheepdog, a choinneachadh.

Runtime: 30 min

The Band from Rockall

Runrig's songwriters Calum and Rory Macdonald share the very personal story of their first solo album project, offering an insight into the creative inspiration and recording.

Runtime: 1 hr

An Cruinne Caochlaideach/Dynamic Planet

Talamh/Earth

As the world’s ecosystems are thrown into chaos, we reveal how science, nature and tradition can prepare us for a future that copes with climate change.

Runtime: 55 min

Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal

Episode 4

Skipinnish le December aig cuirm-chiùil bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. Skipinnish perform December at a concert from Edinburgh Castle.

Runtime: 5 min i Available on iPlayer

Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal

Episode 1

Cuirm-chiùil a’ comharrachadh 25 bliadhna de Skipinnish. Bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. A special concert to celebrate 25 years of Skipinnish. Recorded at Edinburgh Castle.

Runtime: 1 hr 30 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 13 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Togaidh Sinn Fonn, Nollaig Abigail, Cuirm @ Celtic, and Sona. 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 00:30 with Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal.

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

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