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 23 December 2025 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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ITV4
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CBeebies ALBA Panto
2024 - Rudolph the Special Reindeer
Everyone in the North Pole is getting ready for Christmas Eve. Santa is so busy that he doesn’t notice trouble brewing amongst his loyal reindeer.
Runtime:
10 min
Dòtaman
Panto-maim
Tiugainn chun a' phanto cuide ri Donnie is Anna anns a' prògraim tasglainn dhaiteach seo! A look back at the Dotaman archives takes us to the panto with Donnie and Anna.
Runtime:
15 min
Te Bheag a' Ghruffalo/The Gruffalo's Child
Tè Bheag a' Ghruffalo/The Gruffalo's Child
Animated film based on the classic children's picture book. A little Gruffalo ignores her father's warnings, and tiptoes out into the snow in search of the Big Bad Mouse...
Stòiridh
Dadaidh Dranndanach
Daibhidh Walker a’ leughadh Dadaidh Dranndanach. David Walker reads Dadaidh Dranndanach.
Runtime:
5 min
CBBC ALBA Panto
CBBC ALBA Panto 2024
It’s the night before Christmas, and Little Red Riding Hood is on an important mission.
Runtime:
10 min
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud
Granaidh-dealain/Electrogran
When Gran gets struck by lightning and charged with electrical powers, Dave must run her down like a battery before she causes too much mischief.
Runtime:
15 min
Hilda
Tachartas Jorts
ha 'n saoghal craict’ mu Jorts – ach a bheil gnothaich aig na Luchainn Làin ris a seo? The world is obsessed with Jorts, but do the Tide Mice have anything to do with this?
Runtime:
25 min
Nollaig Abigail
Episode 10
Tha Abigail a’ toirt dhuinn grèim-bìdh blasta aig àm na Nollaig, Tost Abhocàdo. Abigail looks at a tasty addition to your festive spread - avocado toast.
Runtime:
10 min
Dùbhlain DIY (Instructions Not Included)
An Cuairt Deireannach/The Final
With two couples left, Derek 'Pluto' Murray hosts the final of this knockout amateur DIY competition. Derek 'Pluto' Moireach le farpais spòrsail DIY is cupail a’ strì an aghaidh a chèile.
Runtime:
30 min
SpeakGaelic
SpeakGaelic: Series 2 -12
Learner Hamish Hepburn from Carrbridge chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean indulges his sweet tooth as he learns about beekeeping in Easter Ross.
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
Geamannan nan Eilean 2025/Island Games 2025
Alasdair MacLennan and Allan MacLeod look back on team Western Isles’ efforts at the World Island Games which were held in Orkney this summer.
Runtime:
30 min
Wild West Sweeny
Sweeny follows in the footsteps of Gaels who transformed America’s Wild West. Sweeny a’ leantainn Ghàidheil a dh’atharraich Iar-Fhiadhaich nan Stàitean.
Runtime:
1 hr
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 2
Claudia Winkleman fronts BBC ALBA’s ‘Na Traoidhdearan’, and Jordan still struggles with the official language of his office!
Machair
Episode 4
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime:
25 min
Fraochy Bay
Cairdean a' ceilidh/Family reunions
Torquil Farquhar has a surprise visit from a distant American relative. They are very alike, even down to the bad poetry!
Runtime:
5 min
Alleluia!
Episode 12
Iain Mackinnon presents as Isobel Ann Martin sings Òran don t-Saoghal, and Mairi MacAulay reveals how faith plays a central role in her life.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Tuesday 23 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Dùbhlain DIY (Instructions Not Included), SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Geamannan nan Eilean 2025/Island Games 2025. 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.