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 Tuesday 16 December 2025 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
Channels
BBC One (BBC1)
BBC Two (BBC2)
ITV1
Channel 4
Channel 5
ITV2
ITV3
ITV4
E4
Film4
More4
GREAT! movies
Sky Arts
RTÉ One
BBC Three (BBC3)
CBeebies
BBC News
BBC Four
BBC ALBA
BBC Parliament
BBC Scotland
CBBC
S4C
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CBeebies ALBA Panto
2022
CBeebies ALBA present their story of A Christmas Star. Who will win the big Christmas singing competition?
Runtime:
10 min
Abadas
Tobar/A Well
Tha na h-Abadas aig an traigh - a' cur ionmhas am falach gus nach lorg duine beò e - agus tha Ela a' lorg tobar! The Abadas are having a pirate adventure at the beach.
Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean
Breug-riochd
Aig àm leapa, tha rudan annasach ri fhaicinn – ach meanglan a tha sgiathach! Dè fon ghrèin a tha sin? There are unusual things to be seen at bedtime, such as a flying branch!
Runtime:
5 min
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal
A’ Chraobh As Fheàrr/The Perfect Tree
Abney and Teal search all over the Island to find the perfect tree to put their presents under. They aren’t having much luck, but Bop has a surprise in store.
Runtime:
10 min
Oscar & Ealasaid
Gaillean-shneachda/The Blizzard
As soon as it freezes, the bears go into hibernation - except for Ernest, who claims he’s accustomed to extreme temperature.
Runtime:
15 min
Stòiridh
An Sioraf Aig An Robh Droch Fhradharc
Donna Morrison reads An Sioraf Aig An Robh Droch Fhradharc, written by AH Benjamin, illustrated by Gill McLean and translated into Gaelic by Jo MacDonald.
Runtime:
5 min
CBBC ALBA Panto
2022
Ellen, Calum, Hannah, Bekah and Zach perform their 2022 panto, Murdina and the Whiffs.
Runtime:
5 min
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud
Gairm is Glaodhraich/Cheer Grimsby
Dave and his friends are enlisted as cheerleaders for their school sports team.
Runtime:
15 min
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud
Piseach air Falt/A Wig Improvement
Betty gives Dave a bad haircut ahead of the annual community disco, so Dave has to wear a wig
Runtime:
15 min
Triuir aig Tri
Episode 3
The bills are stacking up at Number 3. The famous Monster Hunter has a big cash prize on offer. Can the three capture a photo of the mysterious faerie cat, and bag first prize?
Runtime:
15 min
Nollaig Abigail
Episode 3
Tha Abigail a’ cuir a dreach fhèin air pàidh mincemeat agus a’ dèanamh Briosgaid Mincemeat. Abigail revisits the traditional mincemeat pie, in the form of a mincemeat cookie.
Runtime:
10 min
Dùbhlain DIY (Instructions Not Included)
DIY Traidiseanta/Traditional DIY
Derek 'Pluto' Murray hosts a fun knockout amateur DIY competition where couples go head to head. Derek 'Pluto' Moireach le farpais spòrsail DIY is cupail a’ strì an aghaidh a chèile.
Runtime:
30 min
SpeakGaelic
SpeakGaelic: Series 2 - 11
Learner Ilse Alim, who was raised in Germany, chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean is in Scotland’s Book Town.
Runtime:
30 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:
30 min
Rathad Ramsay
Episode 4
Ramsay MacMahon walks through Dundreggan with Mairi Rodgers. Tha Ramsay MacMhaon a’ coiseachd tro Dhùn Dhreagain le Màiri Rodgers.
Runtime:
30 min
Cùram – Fad-bheatha/Lifelong Care
Cùram – Gun Dùil/Unexpected Care
How illness or injury can lead to a person having sudden or unexpected care needs.
Runtime:
45 min
Binneas - Na Trads
Episode 4
Amy Laurenson agus còmhlan-ciùil clàraichte aig Duaisean nan Trads, 2023. Amy Laurenson and band recorded at the Trad Awards in 2023.
Runtime:
15 min
Trusadh
An Geamhradh/Winter
Sealladh sònraichte eireachdail de bheatha nan eileanach tron gheamhradh. A unique filmic glimpse into the lives of islanders inspired by winter.
Runtime:
1 hr
Machair
Episode 3
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime:
25 min
Fraochy Bay
Air toir na h-obrach shuas is shios/Job-hunting Fraochy Bay style
When the pizza shop closes, the farmer finds a novel way of using their services to advertise his farm.
Runtime:
5 min
Alleluia!
Episode 11
Glasgow Islay Gaelic choir sing Gabh Mo Bheatha ’s Bitheadh I and Ruairidh Alastair MacLennan talks about the role faith plays in his life.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Tuesday 16 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Dùbhlain DIY (Instructions Not Included), SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Rathad Ramsay. 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 Alleluia!.
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.