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 22 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
A' Bhoiteag Threun/Superworm
Boiteag Threun faces trouble when the lizard asks the crow to bring Boiteag to him for his meal. Quickly, all the creatures come together to save Boiteag from his fate.
Runtime:
30 min
Dòtaman
An Nollaig
A seasonal treat from the Dotaman archives recorded in 1995 on the topic of Christmas! Be sure to join in with the festive celebrations in the company of Donnie and Anna.
Runtime:
15 min
Stòiridh
Dè Cho Àrd ‘s a tha an t-Adhar?
Anne Lorne Gillies reads Dè Cho Àrd ‘s a tha an t-Adhar? written and illustrated by Anna Milbourne and translated into Gaelic by Morag Stewart.
Runtime:
5 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
CBBC Orain Nollaig
Zach and Lana look back at some of the best Christmas tunes recorded by the CBBC Alba team, from The Twelve Days of Christmas to Silent Night!
Runtime:
10 min
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles
Am Fear Glic
Tha an t-uabhas earbs’ aig Uilidh san dèideag - Am Fear Glic. Uilidh has a lot of trust in the toy - Am Fear Glic.
Runtime:
10 min
The Deep/An Doimhne
Tàirneanaich is Dealanaich
Tha Stoirm Catatumbo a’ leudachadh gu luath – ach dè tha ga adhbharachadh? The Catatumbo Storm is expanding rapidly, but what is causing it?
Runtime:
25 min
Nollaig Abigail
Episode 9
Tha Abigail a’ cuir dreach Nollaig air Mìlsean Aran is Ìm. Abigail has a special festive version of bread and butter pudding.
Runtime:
5 min
Cidsin Granaidh Chalanais
Episode 3
Griogar MacLeòid a’ dèanamh biadh a-rèir leabhar còcaireachd a sheanmhair. Gregor takes on a classic fruit cake.
Runtime:
30 min
SpeakGaelic
SpeakGaelic: Series 1 - 12
We meet Gaelic learner Colin Scott Mackenzie who lives on the Isle of Lewis, and a poorly Calum Maclean tries out the healing properties of an ancient clootie well.
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
Bothag Phàdruig
Episode 7
It’s April and Peter is preparing for a very poignant visit to the hut. A’ Ghiblein air tighinn agus Pàdruig a’deisealachadh airson turas thiamhaidh chun bhothaig.
Runtime:
30 min
Patagonia
Episode 1
Keith MacDonald returns to South America where he lived a decade ago. Tha Keith Dòmhnallach a’ tilleadh a dh’Ameiriga a Deas far an robh e a’ fuireach o chionn deich bliadhna.
Runtime:
50 min
OMC!
Episode 1
Gael Gal gives a cookery lesson in a traditional delicacy, CalMac makes the headlines again, and Aunty Ann’s surveillance team are hard at it!
Transatlantic Sessions
Episode 7
Featuring musical stars Aly Bain, Alison Krauss, Tim O’ Brien, Dirk Powell and Dónal Lunny.
Runtime:
30 min
Rum gu Rum na Nollaig
Rùm gu Rùm 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
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side
Dàna (Behind the Scenes)
Presenter Coinneach MacFhraing and director Hamish MacLeod spill the tea on all things Dàna.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Monday 22 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Nollaig Abigail, Cidsin Granaidh Chalanais, SpeakGaelic , and An Là. 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?
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.