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 24 December 2025 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Wed 24 Dec
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
5:00 PM
CBeebies ALBA Panto — 17:00
2025
Tha Tawana a’ coinneachadh ri bodach-sneachda iongantach! Tawana meets a very special snowman!
Runtime:
10 min
5:10 PM
Paddington - Am Mathan à Peru/Paddington – The Bear from Peru — 17:10
Episode 1
Linda Macleod and pupils from Calton Gaelic Primary School read Paddington, the original story of the bear from deepest Peru.
Runtime:
20 min
5:30 PM
Bioran/Stick Man — 17:30
Animation following Stick Man, the father of a family of sticks, who travels great distances to try and get home in time for Christmas.
5:55 PM
Stòiridh — 17:55
Am Miann Nollaig aig Ceann-fionn
Artair Donald a’ leughadh Am Miann Nollaig aig Ceann-fionn. Arthur Donald reads Am Miann Nollaig aig Ceann-fionn, by Salina Yoon.
Runtime:
5 min
6:00 PM
CBBC ALBA Panto — 18:00
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
6:10 PM
CBBC Orain Nollaig — 18:10
CBBC Òrain 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
6:20 PM
Bodach an t-Sneachda/Father Frismas — 18:20
Father Frismas has always seen to it that every corner of the valley receives the perfect amount of snow in winter. But this year nothing is going as planned.
Runtime:
30 min
6:50 PM
Nollaig Abigail — 18:50
Episode 11
Tha Abigail a’ dèanamh Flaming Cocktail, mìorbhaileach airson àm na Nollaig. Abigail makes a flaming cocktail, ideal for the festive season.
Runtime:
5 min
6:55 PM
An Là — 18:55
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:
5 min
7:00 PM
Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail — 19:00
Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail - Mòd na Cloinne 1
Linda NicLeòid agus Hannah McKirdy le òigridh a shoirbhich aig Mòd na Cloinne. Linda MacLeod and Hannah McKirdy present winners from the Children's Mod in Lochaber.
8:30 PM
Cù Leis Thu? | A Puppy for Padruig — 20:30
Episode 6
Peter meets Scotland’s iconic Rough Collie and their cousin, the rare Smooth Collie. Bidh Pàdraig a’ coinneachadh ris a’ Chollie Gharbh agus ris an càraid aca, an Collie Mìn.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Trusadh — 21:00
Ally, Soccer Is Na Staitean/Ally, Soccer and the States
From the shores of the Hebrides to the bright lights of Washington DC, this documentary reveals the footballing journey of Lewis man Ally ‘Bubble’ Mackay.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Caileag nan Eun — 22:00
Tha Caitlin a th’ air a beò-ghlacadh le bhith a’ coimhead air eòin, a’ dol air turas pearsanta. Caitlin goes on a journey to meet others who share her passion for birdwatching.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:00 PM
Nollaig sa Bhothaig — 23:00
Peter Macqueen and his partner Coinneach celebrate Christmas at the family hut in Argyll. Àm Nollaig ann am bothaig an Earra-Ghàidheal dha Pàdruig MacCuidhein le chèile Coinneach.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 24 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail, Cù Leis Thu? | A Puppy for Padruig , and Trusadh. 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 Nollaig sa Bhothaig.
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.