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 Monday 05 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Mon 05 Jan
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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
5:00 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:00
Baba ri Teasairginn/Baba To The Rescue
Isabelle, Phoenix and Oona are on their way to meet Mossy. Tha Iseabail, Phoenix is Onna dol a choinneachadh Mosaidh.
Runtime:
5 min
5:05 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:05
Stamh! Stamh!/Kelp! Kelp!
Bernie has been washed out to sea on a bit of driftwood. Tha Bernie air a sguabadh a-mach gu muir air pìos fiodha, fhad 's a dh'fhan e ri Bernadette 'son clic.
Runtime:
10 min
5:15 PM
Orain CBeebies — 17:15
Episode 1
Taghadh farsaing de dh’òrain bho Carrie, Linda, Ruairidh agus sgioba CBeebies ALBA. A selection of songs from Carrie, Linda, Ruairidh and the CBeebies ALBA presenters.
Runtime:
5 min
5:20 PM
Peataichean/Pets — 17:20
Episode 4
Eilidh Cormack meets young pet owners who share how they care for and interact with their pets at home. In this episode, Eilidh is joined by Sally and Helen, and their rabbits Jasper and Delilah.
Runtime:
10 min
5:30 PM
AH-AH/No-No — 17:30
AH-AH Agus Na Nùdailean-AH
Tha MacÌomhair air parsail fhaighinn sa phost ach dè fon ghrèin a tha na bhroinn? MacÌomhair has received a parcel in the post, but what on earth is inside it?
Runtime:
5 min
5:35 PM
’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish) — 17:35
Iasg-phiorraid
’S e Iasg-phiorraid a tha ag innse dhuinn mu dèidhinn fhèin an-diugh. A Parrot Fish tells us all about herself today.
Runtime:
5 min
5:40 PM
Abadas — 17:40
Carabhan/Caravan
Tha na h-Abadas a' cluich le càraichean-rèisidh sa ghàrradh an diugh. After racing their go-karts in the garden, Ela, Hari and Seren play the word game.
5:50 PM
Stòiridh — 17:50
A' Ghràineag Fìor Chuideachail
David Walker reads A' Ghràineag Fìor Chuideachail, written and illustrated by Rosie Wellesley and translated into Gaelic by Morag Stewart.
Runtime:
10 min
6:00 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:00
Sgudal Rìoghail
Stella wants to prove that they recycle as well as any other family. Tha Stella ‘son dearbhadh gun ath-chuairtich iad cho math ri teaghlach sam bith eile.
Runtime:
10 min
6:10 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:10
Tòrachd Rìoghail nan Uighean
Tha Stella air a glacadh, a’ toirt a chreids’ gur i Bleideag. Ciamar a gheibh i às leis a seo? Stella is caught pretending to be Bleideag. How will she get away with this?
Runtime:
10 min
6:20 PM
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:20
Gealach na Durraige Guirme
Tha gealach na durraige guirme gus nochdadh ach bi faiceallach! The unusual Blue Grub Moon is about to appear, but be careful!
Runtime:
15 min
6:35 PM
The Deep/An Doimhne — 18:35
Na Geataichean
Bheil Alpheus Benthos dha-rìribh air geataichean Lemuria a lorg? Has Alpheus Benthos really found the gates to Lemuria?
Runtime:
25 min
7:00 PM
Cidsin Granaidh Chalanais — 19:00
Episode 4
Gregor makes his grannie’s gingerbread and classic Scottish tablet, and adds his own flair to her fishcake recipe.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 1 - 13
We meet learner Keith Mackenzie from the Isle of Skye and Calum Maclean is in Argyll, on the hunt for one of Scotland’s more reclusive creatures.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
An Là — 20:00
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:
30 min
8:30 PM
Rathad Ramsay — 20:30
Episode 1
Ramsay MacMahon walks along the coast of Tiree with Ian Smith. Tha Ramsay MacMahon air chuairt mu chladaichean Thiriodh còmhla ri Iain Mac a’ Ghobhainn.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales — 21:00
Episode 1
Kate travels around the North End of Skye, visiting a castle with strong connections to Clan MacLeod.
Runtime:
45 min
9:45 PM
Binneas - Na Trads — 21:45
Episode 3
Featuring Mànran recorded at the Trad Awards in December 2023 in the Caird Hall, Dundee.
Runtime:
15 min
10:00 PM
Angus Og: The Making of a Tabloid Teuchter — 22:00
The story behind artist Ewen Bain’s beloved Hebridean cartoon rascal. An sgeulachd air cùlaibh a’ mheabain eileanach chartùn a chruthaich Eòghann Bain.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:00 PM
Skerryvore Aig Caisteal Floors — 23:00
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Monday 05 January) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Cidsin Granaidh Chalanais, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Rathad Ramsay. 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 Skerryvore Aig Caisteal Floors.
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.