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 12 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock
Rise and Shine/Èirich 's Dèan Ullaibh!
Oona takes Isabelle on a midnight journey to see the phytoplankton sea lights! Tha Oona a' toirt Iseabail air cuairt meadhan-oidhch' gus na Solais Mara luibh-phlancton fhaicinn.
Runtime:
5 min
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock
Who’s Been Sleeping in my Den?/Cò Bha a' Cadal nam Shadhbhaidh-sa?
A mysterious visitor has been sleeping in everyone’s dens. Tha neach-tadhail dìomhair air a bhith a' cadal ann an sadhbhaidh gach neach.
Runtime:
10 min
Orain CBeebies
Episode 2
Òrain mu bhith aig muir bho Carrie, Linda, Ruairidh agus sgioba CBeebies ALBA. Seafaring songs from Carrie, Linda, Ruairidh and the CBeebies ALBA presenters.
Runtime:
10 min
Peataichean/Pets
Episode 5
Eilidh Cormack meets young pet owners who share how they care for, play and interact with their pets at home. In this episode, Eilidh is joined by Elisabeth and her pet dog Cookie.
Runtime:
5 min
AH-AH/No-No
Di Cuimhne Aig An Loch
Chaneil cuimhne aig AH-AH no MacÌomhair ciamar a dhùisg iad ann an àite neo-àbhaisteach. AH-AH and MacÌomhair have no idea how they woke up in an unusual place.
Runtime:
10 min
Abadas
Aireamhair/Calculator
The Abadas are adding up - the word of the day is something that might be able to help. Ela goes in search of a calculator today.
’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish)
Madadh-cuain
‘S e Madadh-cuain a tha a' còmhradh rinn an-diugh. It’s an Orca who speaks to us today.
Runtime:
5 min
Stòiridh
Peadar Buthaid
Tony Kearney reads Peadar Buthaid, written and illustrated by Petr Horacek and translated into Gaelic by Donald John MacLeod.
Runtime:
5 min
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door
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
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door
Am Paidirean Rìoghail
Tha Stella ann an èiginn ‘s i ’g iarraidh paidirean dhi fhèin. Stella desperately wants to have her own necklace.
Runtime:
15 min
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles
Suainte!
Tha tubaist aig Troig is Bonns nuair a tha ’ad a' feuchainn ri Gumbal-sgluidseadh. Troig and Bonns have an accident when they try to gumblesplat.
Runtime:
10 min
The Deep/An Doimhne
Bho na Rionnagan
Tha Na Neachdan airson dìomhaireachd a’ chuain a shaoradh. The Neachdan family try to unlock the secrets of the sea.
Runtime:
25 min
Fuine
Episode 1
Gregor MacLeod visits friends in the islands who show him their favourite recipes and he gets creative in the kitchen with a chocolate custard slice.
Runtime:
30 min
SpeakGaelic
SpeakGaelic: Series 1 - 1
Joy Dunlop meets learner Frances Knows and Calum Maclean is in his element as he takes a trip on the Cromarty Firth in search of dolphins.
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
Rathad Ramsay
Episode 2
Ramsay MacMahon walks through Ardgour with Mary Ann Kennedy. Tha Ramsay MacMahon air chuairt tro Àird Ghobhar còmhla ri Mairi Anna NicUalraig.
Runtime:
30 min
Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales
Episode 2
Kate sails through Kylerhea in the company of a whale, makes her way underground to a special cave and swims in the shadow of the famous Cuillins.
Runtime:
45 min
Rocaidean gu Leor (Rockets Galore)
Scotland is at the forefront of the space industry. Mairi Rodgers meets some of those involved in it and visits communities where spaceports are being built.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
Transatlantic Sessions
Episode 2
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
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side
Gleann Nibheis | Glen Nevis
Tha Coinneach MacFhraing a’ siubhal gu ruige Gleann Nibheis. Tha e a’ dol a shreap sgeir air a bheil ‘Storm’. Coinneach MacFhraing travels to Glen Nevis to take on a climb called ‘Storm’
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Monday 12 January) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Fuine, 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 Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side.
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.