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 Thursday 22 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Thu 22 Jan
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
5:00 PM
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 17:00
Dealbh
Hare has been working really hard on a beautiful painting of Mermaid. While she is out to get a suitable frame, Fox accidently spills his drink on it.
Runtime:
15 min
5:15 PM
Abadas — 17:15
Bòrd Surfadh-Gaoithe/Windsurfing Board
Just as the Abadas finish tidying up, Ben has a new word to look for. Will the Abadas find out where it is hiding?
5:25 PM
’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish) — 17:25
Brod-iasg
Tha am Brod-iasg ag innse dhuinn gur iad ’s èireachdaile sa chuan. The Swordfish tells us that they are the most handsome fish in the ocean.
Runtime:
5 min
5:30 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:30
An Obair-ealain/The Artwork
It is a beautiful day and Abney is inspired to make some art. He can’t find anything to draw, but then Bop strikes the perfect pose.
Runtime:
15 min
5:45 PM
Pompon Am Mathan Beag/Pompon Little Bear — 17:45
Ionmhas Àraid!
Tha Pompon agus Siùsaidh dol a dh'fhaighinn ionmhas aig ceann a’ bhogha-fhrois. Pompon and Siùsaidh are going to get treasure from the end of the rainbow.
Runtime:
5 min
5:50 PM
Stòiridh — 17:50
Rud Beag Misneachd
Ruairidh Greumach a’ leughadh Rud Beag Misneachd. Ruairidh Graham reads Rud Beag Misneachd.
Runtime:
5 min
5:55 PM
The Deep/An Doimhne — 17:55
Annas a’ Mhuir Bhaltaich
Is the Baltic Sea Anomaly really other-worldly? Art seems to think that it is!
Runtime:
25 min
6:20 PM
An Sgoil — 18:20
Episode 3
Foghlam Fiadhaich air a’ bhlàr a-muigh aig Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche. Outdoor education day at Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche.
Runtime:
15 min
6:35 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:35
Na Coin Chaola/The Whippets
Dave discovers that his body is a musical instrument and is asked to replace a band member in his favourite group, The Whippets.
Runtime:
10 min
6:45 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:45
Na Bana-bhuidsich/Grimsby Fairy Tale
Grimsby is putting on its annual community play and Anna wants the role of princess. Cast as a witch instead, the Spuds set out to prove that witches can have happy endings, too.
Runtime:
15 min
7:00 PM
Vets: Gach Creutair Beo — 19:00
Episode 3
Tarbh ann an Inbhir Ùige, Dalmatian a’ faighinn sgana CT agus dà phiseag liopard sneachda. A bull is sedated, a Dalmatian gets scanned and snow leopard kittens have health checks.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 4 - 15
Holley McCoy, who was raised in Florida, chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean visits a Highland location which is home to a world record.
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
Aerfort Dhun na nGall | Donegal Airport — 20:30
Episode 3
A unique insight into the running of Donegal Airport. Anns an sreath seo, chi sinn sealladh ùr air mar a tha port-adhair sgìreil air a ruith.
Runtime:
25 min
8:55 PM
Fraochy Bay — 20:55
Spa 's a' bhaile/The Chill-out Bay
A fat cat businessman identifies the bay as the perfect location for a new spa. He sends an envoy to explore, expecting peace and tranquillity.
Runtime:
5 min
9:00 PM
Conaltradh Creutairean/Wild Talk — 21:00
Episode 3
Na rùintean-dìomhair air cùlaibh conaltradh bheathaichean tro fhàileadh. The secrets of animal communication through scent.
Runtime:
55 min
9:55 PM
Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal — 21:55
Episode 3
Skipinnish le Eagle’s Wing aig cuirm-chiùil bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. Skipinnish perform Eagle’s Wing at a concert from Edinburgh Castle.
10:00 PM
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 22:00
Loch Laomainn | Loch Lomond
Coinneach MacFhraing is on Loch Lomond attempting to paddle the vast distance between Balmaha and Ardlui.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Eòrpa — 22:30
Eòrpa’s Archive: 2014 – The War in Ukraine
Darren Laing’s 2014 report from Ukraine, months after the outbreak of the war in the Donbass.
Runtime:
30 min
11:00 PM
Cuirm @ Celtic — 23:00
Sian
Cuirm à Talla Rìoghail Ghlaschu le Sian agus sàr luchd-ciùil traidiseanta na dùthcha. Sian and some of Scotland’s finest trad musicians perform at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
Runtime:
30 min
11:30 PM
Glan Fhèin — 23:30
Episode 3
Angela clashes with angry locals shouting about short-term lets. Betty and Dido de-escalate things and share some home truths.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 22 January) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Vets: Gach Creutair Beo, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Aerfort Dhun na nGall | Donegal Airport. 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 Glan Fhèin .
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.