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 Thursday 25 December 2025 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Paddington - Am Mathan à Peru/Paddington – The Bear from Peru
Episode 2
Linda Macleod and pupils from Govan Gaelic Primary School read Paddington and the Christmas Surprise.
Runtime:
20 min
Banais na Caraid-rocais (The Scarecrows' Wedding)
Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are devoted scarecrows planning a wedding to remember. A joyful tale about loyalty, love and learning - proving that the most important thing isn’t a grand gesture.
Runtime:
35 min
Stòiridh
An Nollaig aig Mog
Julie Fowlis a’ leughadh An Nollaig aig Mog. Julie Fowlis reads An Nollaig aig Mog, by Judith Kerr.
Runtime:
5 min
Aidan: Balach Beag Muay Thai
Tha Aidan ag ullachachadh airson sabaid mhòr aig Farpais Muay Thai na Cruinne. Aidan prepares to compete in the biggest Muay Thai fight of his life.
Runtime:
15 min
Billy Burach
Young piper Billy is loud, chaotic, and totally out of sync with his family band. Kicked out just before the village show, Billy’s ready to give up...
Runtime:
15 min
Dà Sgadan
Two sisters have their relationship tested when the local gang show up at their place. Tha strì eadar dà phiuthar nuair a tha gràisg ionadail a’ nochdadh.
Runtime:
20 min
Nollaig Abigail
Episode 12
Tha Abigail a’ dèanamh Cèic Steigeach Fìogais, fìor annas. Abigail makes a sticky figgy cake - a real showstopper.
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:
5 min
Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail
Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail - Mòd na Cloinne 2
Linda NicLeòid agus Hannah McKirdy le tuilleadh bho Mhòd na Cloinne ann an Loch Abar. Linda Macleod and Hannah McKirdy present highlights from the Children's Mod in Lochaber.
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
Trail West aig Barrowland
A special concert to celebrate 15 years of Trail West. Featuring interviews with band members and highlights from their anniversary concert at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom.
Runtime:
1 hr
Trusadh
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 25 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail, Geamannan nan Eilean 2025/Island Games 2025, and Trail West aig Barrowland. 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 Wild West Sweeny.
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.