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 Friday 19 December 2025 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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CBeebies ALBA Panto
2025
Tha Tawana a’ coinneachadh ri bodach-sneachda iongantach! Tawana meets a very special snowman!
Runtime:
10 min
Splaoid na Nollaige
It’s Christmas, and Eilidh and Linda - the good elves - are helping Santa get the Christmas spirit back.
Runtime:
15 min
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare)
Nollaig/Christmas
Some of Tusk’s friends say his home isn't cosy enough, so Tusk decides to throw a midsummer’s Christmas party to prove them wrong.
Bing
Preusantan
Tha Latha na Nollaig ann agus tha preusantan ann rim fosgladh. It’s Christmas Day and there are presents to open.
Bing
Sneachd
Tha Bing airson cluich a-muigh san t-sneachd' le shlaodan. Bing is keen to play outside in the snow on his new sledge.
Stòiridh
Am Mathan a dh’èigh Boo!
Iain MacRae reads Am Mathan a dh’èigh Boo, written by David Walliams, illustrated by Tony Ross and translated into Gaelic by Donald John MacLeod.
Runtime:
10 min
CBBC ALBA Panto
2025: Brùno ann am Bòtannan/Bruno in Boots
The miller’s son owns nothing but a cat, but how can a feline bring him wealth beyond his wildest dreams?
Runtime:
10 min
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door
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:
10 min
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door
Uair Talmhainn Rìoghail
Tha 'n Teaghlach Rìoghail dol a dhol fad seachdain gun dealain. Ciamar a thèid dhaibh? The Royal Family aren’t going to use any electricity for a week. How will they get on?
Runtime:
10 min
Triuir aig Tri
Triùir aig Trì
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
Nollaig Abigail
Episode 6
Tha Abigail a’ toirt dhuinn grèim-bìdh blasta airson pàrtaidh, Poitean Adaig. Abigail shares an idea for a tasty festive party snack - haddock pots.
Runtime:
5 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:
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
Machair
Episode 4
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime:
25 min
Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal
Episode 3
Skipinnish le Eagle’s Wing aig cuirm-chiùil bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. Skipinnish perform Eagle’s Wing at a concert from Edinburgh Castle.
Bill agus an Spitfire
Bill Innes aims to fulfil a lifelong ambition to fly a Spitfire. Bill Innes gu bhith 90, le mòr-mhiann sgèith ann an Spitfire.
Runtime:
30 min
Sona
Episode 2
Vicky Kilgour and Duncan MacDonald try out some yoga and enjoy an intensive sound therapy session.
Tatù Rìoghail Dhùn Èideann/Edinburgh Military Tattoo
2025 Highlights
Eòghann MacEunraig le ceòl agus cleasachd bho Tatù Rìoghail Armailteach Dhùn Èideann. Ewen Henderson presents highlights from the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2025.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
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:
1 hr
Belladrum
Episode 11
Fiona MacKenzie and Niall Iain MacDonald host highlights from the Belladrum festival, 2022. This programme features performers from the Grassroots and Acoustic Stages at the festival.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Friday 19 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Nollaig Abigail, An Là, Fraochy Bay, and Machair. 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 Belladrum.
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.