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 26 December 2025 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Fri 26 Dec

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

12:00 AM

Alba Today — 00:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 6 hr i Available on iPlayer

6:00 AM

Alba Today — 06:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 11 hr i Available on iPlayer

5:00 PM

Zog agus na Dotairean Sgiathach/Zog and The Flying Doctors — 17:00

Beothachadh ann an dreach comadaidh mun an dràgon òg dealasach Zog agus a charaidean, a bhana-phrionnsa Pearl agus an Ridire Gadabout. Animated comedy about a keen young dragon called Zog.

Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

5:25 PM

Cudaig — 17:25

‘Tiddler’ is a small grey fish with a big imagination who gets lost in the deep wide ocean, until he’s saved by his own storytelling.

Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

5:50 PM

Stòiridh — 17:50

Camshron Nach Danns

A bedtime story for young children. Tony Kearney reads Camshron Nach Danns by Emily Dodd.

Runtime: 10 min

6:00 PM

Bethany – An Dannsair Gaidhealach/The Highland Dancer — 18:00

Young Bethany sets herself a daunting challenge - performing the notoriously difficult sword dance, at a major Highland dancing competition in Stornoway.

Runtime: 10 min

6:10 PM

Tha Mamaidh fo Sgoth/Mum is Pouring Rain — 18:10

Tha Sìne mì-thoilichte mu bhith fuireach còmhla ri Granaidh ach tha sin ag atharrachadh! Sìne is unhappy about staying with Granny, but that soon changes!

Runtime: 30 min

6:40 PM

Calum: Cogadh nan Comhlan — 18:40

Tha Calum a' strì airson soirbheachais aig Cogadh nan Còmhlann. Calum wants to take his band to victory in Oban at the Battle of the Bands.

Runtime: 15 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 nan Còisirean

Tha Cathy NicDhòmhnaill a’ toirt thugaibh na còisirean a bhuannaich aig Mòd Loch Abar. Cathy Macdonald presents highlights of the choral competitions from the Lochaber Mod.

Runtime: 1 hr 30 min i Available on iPlayer

8:30 PM

Sona — 20:30

Episode 3

Duncan takes the reins to show Vicky all the adventure and happiness the Isle of Skye, his homeland, has to offer.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

9:00 PM

Marmalade le Gregor — 21:00

Agus leis fhèin cho measail air marmalaid, tha Griogar a’ rannsachadh sgeul a’ bhidhe chlasaigeach seo. Marmalade fan Gregor Macleod explores the story of this classic preserve.

Runtime: 50 min

9:50 PM

Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal — 21:50

Episode 5

Skipinnish le The Atholl Set aig cuirm-chiùil bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. Skipinnish perform The Atholl Set at a concert from Edinburgh Castle.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

10:00 PM

Ar Ceol 2025 | Scotland In Music 2025 — 22:00

Megan MacLellan has highlights from Scotland’s top music events in 2025, including Celtic Connections, The Trad Awards, Hoolie and major concerts from Skerryvore and Trail West.

Runtime: 1 hr

11:00 PM

Kathleen — 23:00

A’deanamh luaidh air an t-seinneadair Ghàidhlig chliùiteach Kathleen NicAonghais à Uibhist a Deas. A celebration of acclaimed Gaelic singer Kathleen MacInnes.

Runtime: 1 hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Friday 26 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail, Sona, and Marmalade le Gregor. 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 Kathleen.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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