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 Saturday 17 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Sat 17 Jan

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

12:00 AM

Alba Today — 00:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 6 hr i Available on iPlayer

6:00 AM

Alba Today — 06:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 10 hr i Available on iPlayer

4:00 PM

Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean — 16:00

Cruth-atharrachadh

Abair gu bheil rudan ag atharrachadh – ach càite bheil am burras? There’s a lot changing, but where is the caterpillar?

Runtime: 5 min

4:05 PM

Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm) — 16:05

Luaisgean Bainne

Tha cuideigin a’ falbh leis a’ bhainne aig Madame! Saoil cò am mèirleach? Someone is stealing the milk from Madame! Who is the thief?

Runtime: 15 min

4:20 PM

Oscar & Ealasaid — 16:20

Club nan Luchag/The Mouse Club

Célestine would like to go to the beach to play at the Mouse Club, but Ernest doesn't like the beach.

Runtime: 15 min

4:35 PM

Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 16:35

Nìp an t-Sneachda/The Snow Neep

A thick blanket of snow covers the Island. Abney and Teal are very excited and go out to play, but they can’t find Neep anywhere to join in the snowy fun!

Runtime: 10 min

4:45 PM

Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 16:45

Briosgaidean

Biscuit-loving Fox realises he is in bad shape. His friends want to help him to get fit, but he fails at all the exercises they suggest.

Runtime: 15 min

5:00 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 17:00

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

5:10 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 17:10

Am Paidirean Rìoghail

Tha Stella ann an èiginn ‘s i ’g iarraidh paidirean dhi fhèin. Stella desperately wants to have her own necklace.

Runtime: 10 min

5:20 PM

Dùbhlain CBBC Alba — 17:20

Episode 2

Calum Macdonald takes a look at some of the bonkers challenges attempted by the CBBC Alba team, including some very spicy hot sauce tasting!

Runtime: 10 min

5:30 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 17:30

Ryuji – Èistibh rim Rakugo!

Tha Ryuji ’son rakugo fheuchainn - stoidhle tradaiseanta de sheanchais èibhinn. Ryuji wants to try rakugo, a traditional form of comic storytelling.

Runtime: 15 min

5:45 PM

An Là — 17:45

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: 15 min

6:00 PM

Gàrraidhean Mòra — 18:00

Floors Castle

Mairi Rodgers explores the formal and walled gardens of Floors Castle near Kelso. Tha Màiri Rodgers a’ gabhail cuairt tro Ghàrraidhean Chaisteal Floors, faisg air Kelso.

Runtime: 30 min

6:30 PM

Cearcall — 18:30

Episode 12

Sgrìob air ais tron phrògram aithriseach Cearcall. Including a portrayal of the activities of the Barra lifeboat.

Runtime: 30 min

7:00 PM

Togaidh Sinn Fonn — 19:00

Episode 9

Taghadh den luchd-ciùil is seinneadairean as fheàrr ann an Alba. A selection of Scotland's best musicians and singers.

Runtime: 25 min

7:25 PM

Brunch le Abigail — 19:25

Waffles

Tha Abigail a’ sealltainn dhuinn mar a bhios i a’ dèanamh waffles, biadh blasta airson brunch. Abigail takes us through her process for making waffles, a tasty brunch experience.

Runtime: 5 min i Available on iPlayer

7:30 PM

Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves — 19:30

Episode 2

Tha na seòid a’ cur biadh sònraichte air dòigh do sgioba rugbaidh nam ban. The lads talk to their local ladies rugby team and prepare some post-match food.

Runtime: 30 min

8:00 PM

Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 20:00

Leòdhas | Lewis

Coinneach MacFhraing traverses sweeping ridges on the Isle of Lewis, tackling a long, steep rock climb high above the North Atlantic Sea.

Runtime: 30 min

8:30 PM

Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits — 20:30

Episode 2

Heather Dewar meets artist Rupachitta Robertson and draws her colour portrait. Fraoch Nic an Deòir cuide ris an tè ealain, Rupachitta NicDhonnchaidh son dealbhadh dathte.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

Beat the Drum: Dìleab Runrig — 21:00

Episode 1

Join the Runrig Experience on an ambitious tour of the UK, Germany and Denmark. The Runrig Experience air chuairt san Rìoghachd Aonaichte, a’ Ghearmailt agus an Danmhairg.

Runtime: 50 min

9:50 PM

Binneas - Na Trads — 21:50

Episode 3

Highland Young Musicians agus The Arc Fiddlers aig NaTrads, 2024. Concert set performed by Highland Young Musicians and The Arc Fiddlers, recorded live at the 2024 Trad Awards.

Runtime: 10 min

10:00 PM

Rocaidean gu Leor (Rockets Galore) — 22:00

Rocaidean gu Leòr (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

11:15 PM

Mnathan-brathaidh an Dàrna Cogaidh/Female Spies of WWII — 23:15

Episode 1

Gripping tales of Second World War espionage, featuring the remarkable true stories of six courageous and cunning women.

Runtime: 55 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 17 January) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Togaidh Sinn Fonn, Brunch le Abigail, Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves, and Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side. 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 00:10 with Mnathan-brathaidh an Dàrna Cogaidh/Female Spies of WWII.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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