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 Sunday 04 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Belladrum
Highlights from Belladrum 2025, presented by Fiona MacKenzie. Featuring an eclectic line-up from the festival, including headline acts Paul Heaton, Supergrass and Texas.
Runtime:
1 hr
Cudaig
‘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.
Meaban and Moo
Episode 3
Linda visits Meaban and Moo with a challenge. Today, they must find musical instruments.
Runtime:
5 min
Na Stocan is na Stucan/The Smeds and the Smoos
The Smeds and The Smoos have been at loggerheads over history. When Seònaid and Seoc have a relationship, it becomes a source of huge displeasure to both families.
Runtime:
30 min
Clann Na Cruinne
Tha Uros airson Gèil’ a leigeil ma sgaoil
Tha Uros ’s a sheanair a’ coimhead às dèidh Gèile - faoileag a tha feumach air taic bhuapa. Uros and his grandfather look after Gèile, a seagull who needs their help.
Runtime:
15 min
Calum: Cogadh nan Comhlan
Calum: Cogadh nan Còmhlan
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
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
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
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
Alleluia!
Episode 2
Streath ùr a’ tòiseachadh le laoidhean, sailm agus leughaidhean. Iain MacKinnon presents a mix of hymns, psalms and readings, including a parable.
Runtime:
30 min
Dùthchas
A poignant exploration of what it meant for people, especially women, to have to leave the island of their birth: Berneray in the Outer Hebrides.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
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.
FUNC
Special
The award-winning FUNC returns with a reminder of some favourite sketches from series one. A fast-paced, irreverent and cheeky take on the modern Gaelic world.
Runtime:
30 min
Na Trads
An Dara Teud 2025
A’ chuid as fheàrr bho Na Trads 2025 le Màiri Anna NicUalraig agus Alistair Heather. Highlights from the 2025 Trad Awards with Mary Ann Kennedy and Alistair Heather.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Sunday 04 January) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Alleluia!, Dùthchas, and An Bothy Band. 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 Na Trads.
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.