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 17 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
2023
‘S e Annag ann an Saoghal Annasach panto 2023 bho sgioba CBeebies ALBA. The featured CBeebies ALBA panto is Annag in Wonderland.
Runtime:
10 min
Oscar & Ealasaid
An Luchag Shneachda/The Snow Mouse
Célestine is preparing drawings for Mandarine's birthday but doesn't have anymore paint.
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal
Latha Puinnseanta Fuar/The Very Cold Day
It is a very cold day. Abney, Teal, Neep and the Poc-Pocs have a wonderful time playing wintry games. Then they realise that the Poc-Pocs are in trouble!
Runtime:
15 min
Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm)
Am Mèirleach Glasraich
Chan eil sgeul air cuid de na glasraich air an tuathanas. Ach cò dh'fhalbh leotha? Some vegetables have gone missing on the farm, but who has taken them?
Runtime:
10 min
Stòiridh
Cuilean Gòrach!
Julie Fowlis reads Cuilean Gòrach, written and illustrated by Adam Stower and translated into Gaelic by Donald John MacLeod.
Runtime:
10 min
CBBC ALBA Panto
2023 - Ansal agus Griosal
How will Ansal and Griosal get on as they wander into the creepy forest on Christmas Eve?
Runtime:
5 min
Clann Na Cruinne
Kika - A’ Cluich Jazz
Tha Kika cho measail air jazz – agus gu h-àraidh ceòl an sacsafon. Kika loves jazz, especially saxophone music.
Runtime:
15 min
Triuir aig Tri
Episode 4
When a new boy arrives on the island, Della, Lou and Marco are quick to work out that he’s a nasty piece of work.
Runtime:
20 min
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles
Am Bògais Carach
Tha na Bògaisean air cron a dhèanamh ach tha plan’ aig na Gumbalan. The Bògaisean have been destructive, but the Gumbalan have a plan.
Runtime:
10 min
Nollaig Abigail
Episode 4
Tha Abigail a’ sealltainn am mìlsean Nollaig as fheàrr leatha, Mousse Teòclaid Gheal. Abigail shows us her favourite Christmas dessert - a white chocolate mousse.
Runtime:
10 min
Cidsin Granaidh Chalanais
Episode 2
Gregor MacLeod takes on the classics shortbread and marmalade. Grannie has five recipes for shortbread alone, but Gregor has to pick just one.
Runtime:
30 min
SpeakGaelic
SpeakGaelic: Series 3 - 11
Megg McCredie from Crieff is Joy’s guest in the studio and Calum Maclean is in a small village on the Isle of Harris, which once attracted worldwide attention.
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
Cù Leis Thu? | A Puppy for Padruig
Episode 5
Peter meets Scotland’s hardy and characterful Cairn Terrier. Tha Pàdruig a’ coinneachadh ri abhag bheag làidir is làn caractar – An Cairn Terrier.
Runtime:
30 min
Rum gu Rum na Nollaig
Tha an dealbhaiche thaighean, Erica Nic a Phearsain, dhar toirt tro beachdan seolta air stoidhle na Nollaig. Erica MacPherson guides us through style tips for Christmas.
Runtime:
50 min
Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal
Episode 10
Skipinnish le Walking on the Waves aig cuirm-chiùil bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. Skipinnish perform Walking on the Waves at a concert from Edinburgh Castle.
Runtime:
10 min
Sona
Episode 2
Vicky Kilgour and Duncan MacDonald try out some yoga and enjoy an intensive sound therapy session.
Transatlantic Sessions
Episode 6
Julie Fowlis presents highlights from two decades of the music show. This episode includes stars Alison Krauss, Sarah Jarosz, Rosanne Cash, Paul Brady and Karen Matheson.
Runtime:
30 min
Lannsairean Aodainn/Face Surgeons
Sealladh sònraichte air Aonad Cinn is Aodainn Astràilia ann an Adelaide. Revealing the extraordinary work of the Australian Craniofacial Unit in Adelaide.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 17 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Cidsin Granaidh Chalanais, 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 Lannsairean Aodainn/Face Surgeons.
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.