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 02 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
Channels
BBC One (BBC1)
BBC Two (BBC2)
ITV1
Channel 4
Channel 5
ITV2
ITV3
ITV4
E4
Film4
More4
GREAT! movies
Sky Arts
RTÉ One
BBC Three (BBC3)
CBeebies
BBC News
BBC Four
BBC ALBA
BBC Parliament
BBC Scotland
CBBC
S4C
Dates
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Leum Suas air an Sguaib/Room on the Broom
The witch and the cat fly through the sky on a broomstick. The wind picks up, the witch drops her hat, her bow and her wand. Fortunately, three more friends come to her aid.
Meaban and Moo
Episode 3
Linda visits Meaban and Moo with a challenge. Today, they must find musical instruments.
Runtime:
5 min
Tabaidh MacTat
Bha Tabaidh cho sona le Fred, a mhaighstir – gus an deach an sgaradh. Dè nì e? Tabaidh was so happy with Fred his master, until they were separated. What will he do?
Runtime:
30 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
Clann Na Cruinne
Grga – Neach-ciùil Air Ite
Tha aig Grga ri airgead a chosnadh gus am faigh e a mhiann - sgèith ann am bailiùn. Grga has to earn some cash so he can fulfill his dream - flying in a hot air balloon.
Runtime:
15 min
A-null ’s a-nall
Slàn Leat a Bhalaich Laghaich
Tha Max ’s a mhàthair air gluasad gu dachaigh ùr ann an Serbia – ach ciamar a thèid dha? Max and his mother have moved to a new home in Serbia, but how will he get on?
Runtime:
20 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
Machair
Episode 5
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime:
25 min
Fraochy Bay
Sgrios as na speuran/A space-age problem
Peter's brother Norman is an astronaut on his way to Mars. He warns Peter of an approaching comet which could destroy Fraochy Bay!
Runtime:
5 min
Eòrpa
Eorpa/European Current Affairs
Shona NicDhòmhnaill le sùil air ais air aithrisean Eòrpa bho 2025
Shona MacDonald takes a look back at Eòrpa's 2025 reports
Runtime:
1 hr
Bothag Phàdruig
Episode 8
It’s late May and Peter has a busy weekend planned with family and friends. A’ Chèitean ‘s Pàdruig deiseil son deireadh sheachdain còmhla ri teaghlach is caraidean.
Runtime:
30 min
Skerryvore Aig Caisteal Floors
Episode 2
Prògram sònraichte a’ comharrachadh 20 bliadhna de Skerryvore aig Caisteal Floors. A special programme to celebrate 20 years of Skerryvore, recorded at Floors Castle.
Runtime:
1 hr
An Bothy Band
Irish traditional music group The Bothy Band reunite for a special performance and reminisce about their years on the road in the 1970s.
Ruairidh Gray aig Barrowland
Cuirm Ruairidh Gray aig Na Barrowlands. Le Megan NicGill-Fhaolain. Ruairidh Gray in concert at The Barrowlands. Presented by Megan MacLellan.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Friday 02 January) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Machair, Fraochy Bay, and Eòrpa. 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 Ruairidh Gray aig Barrowland.
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.