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 Wednesday 07 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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RTÉ One
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Oscar & Ealasaid
Cò-là-breith Ealasaid/Célestine's Birthday
Augustin invites Célestine over to celebrate his birthday.
Runtime:
10 min
Meaban and Moo
Episode 5
Tha Meaban is Moo a' cruthachadh pìos ealain an urra. Meaban and Moo are making some artwork.
Runtime:
10 min
Orain CBeebies
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
Peataichean/Pets
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:
5 min
Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm)
Sgudal air Iteig
Tha an club ball-coise a’ coinneachadh ach dè an geam’ a tha 'ad a’ cluich? The football club is meeting but what game are they playing?
Runtime:
15 min
Gasta a' Ghraineag/Happy the Hoglet
Àm Sèimh
Tha àm sèimh cudromach oir bheir e spionnadh dhut airson àm spòrsail. Quiet time is important, as it helps provide energy for fun time!
Runtime:
5 min
Stòiridh
Mo Dhadaidh Iongantach
Iain MacRae reads Mo Dhadaidh Iongantach, written and illustrated by Ross Collins and translated into Gaelic by Jo MacDonald.
Runtime:
10 min
Clann Na Cruinne
Mathaios – Tha Danns’ dha gach Duine!
Tha Mathaios ’son dearbhadh gu bheil danns’ dha gach duine. Mathaios wants to prove that dancing is for everyone.
Runtime:
15 min
Flix
Flix Gaisgeil
Feumaidh Flix a shàr chumhachd fhèin a lorg – cò aig tha fios dè th’ ann! Flix has to figure out what his superpower is, who knows what it might be?
Runtime:
15 min
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep
A-mach à Òrdugh | Out of Order
When the farmer gets stuck in the Loo, Bitzer has to get vital supplies to him as a matter of urgency. His initial efforts end in failure and he drafts in Shaun and the gang to help out.
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles
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:
10 min
A’ Chùil
Episode 11
Tha Choirstaidh a’ toirt sùil air neach-ealain a thug buaidh oirre, an turas seo Frida Kahlo. Choirstaidh takes a look at an artist that inspires her - this time it's Frida Kahlo.
Runtime:
10 min
Cidsin Granaidh Chalanais
Episode 4
Gregor makes his grannie’s gingerbread and classic Scottish tablet, and adds his own flair to her fishcake recipe.
Runtime:
30 min
SpeakGaelic
SpeakGaelic: Series 3 - 13
Orchestral musician Liam Lynch from Dunfermline chats to Joy and Calum researches a traditional event which often precedes a wedding in many parts of rural Scotland.
Runtime:
30 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:
30 min
Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits
Episode 1
Heather Dewar meets Ruairidh Gray in a Glasgow studio and draws his colour portrait. Fraoch Nic an Deòir cuide ri Ruairidh Gray ann an Glaschu son a dhealbhadh an dath.
Runtime:
30 min
Sweeny @ 40
Bodhaig/Body
The birthday landmark gives Sweeny the opportunity to join the over-40s Ness football team.
Runtime:
45 min
Srùb: Scotland on Coffee
Episode 1
Thig air turas sònraichte cuide ri Ellen NicDhòmhnaill ’s i ag ionnsachadh a h-uile sìon mu chofaidh. Join Ellen MacDonald on a journey to discover all there is to know about coffee.
Runtime:
15 min
Glan Fhein
Episode 1
A new mockumentary shadowing a company that services short term lets. Angela and Katie aim to clean-up and give the competition a bleaching.
Runtime:
30 min
Angus Og: The Making of a Tabloid Teuchter
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
Transatlantic Sessions
Episode 1
Julie Fowlis agus Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh le taghadh ciùil bho Transatlantic Sessions. Julie Fowlis and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh present highlights from Transatlantic Sessions.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 07 January) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Cidsin Granaidh Chalanais, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits. 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 Transatlantic Sessions.
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.