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 Friday 23 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Fri 23 Jan
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Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm) — 17:00
Muireall Dhàna
Tha Muireall a’ falbh air dan’-chuairt ach chan eil ùidh aig a caraidean a dhol na cois. Muireall is going on an adventure, but her friends have no interest in joining her.
Runtime:
15 min
Peataichean/Pets — 17:15
Episode 7
Tha Eilidh NicCarmaig a’ coinneachadh ri Niah agus a dràgoin fheusagach, Dell is Phoenix. Eilidh Cormack meets Niah and her bearded dragons, Dell and Phoenix.
Runtime:
5 min
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:20
Just Like a Puffin/Fèir Mar Bhuthaid
Phoenix eagerly joins in some Puffin Practice with Oona, Isabelle and Baba. Tha Phoenix, gun dàil a' gabhail pàirt ann am Practas nam Buthaid,còmhla ri Oona, Iseabail is Baba.
Runtime:
10 min
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:30
Stormy Singalong/Òran na Stoirme
Oona and Baba go to the Secret Den to shelter from a thunderstorm. Tha Oona is Baba a' dol dhan t-Sadhbhaidh Dhìomhair gus fasgadh a ghabhail bhon stoirm.
Runtime:
5 min
Pompon Am Mathan Beag/Pompon Little Bear — 17:35
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:
10 min
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 17:45
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:
10 min
Stòiridh — 17:55
Muc-mhara na Stoirm
Ruairidh Greumach a’ leughadh Muc-mhara na Stoirm. Ruairidh Graham reads Muc-mhara na Stoirm.
Runtime:
5 min
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:00
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
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:10
Ceòl-còignear Roc Rìoghail
Tha Stella mòr-chòrdte leis a h-uile duine Disathairne. Stella is popular with everyone on Saturday!
Runtime:
10 min
Clann Na Cruinne — 18:20
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:
20 min
Flix — 18:40
Pàrtaidh-oidhche
Tha pàrtaidh-oidhche dol a bhith aig Flix ‘s a charaidean. Saoil ciamar a thèid dhaibh? Flix and his friends are going to have a sleepover. How will they get on?
Runtime:
10 min
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:50
An Gribean | Spoilsport
Shaun persuades Bitzer to take part in his game of cricket, but Bitzer is more worried about the condition of the pitch than the game.
An Là — 19:00
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:
25 min
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.
Machair — 19:35
Episode 9
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime:
25 min
Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves — 20:00
Episode 3
Às dèidh tadhal air iomadh stàl-bìdh, tha na seòid a’ cur an làmh ri biadh-sràide. After visiting a range of food vendors, the coves cook street food.
Runtime:
30 min
Rathad Ramsay — 20:30
Episode 3
Ramsay MacMahon walks to Gylen Castle with Kim Carnie. Tha Ramsay MacMahon air chuairt gu Caisteal Goibhlean còmhla ri Kim Carnie.
Runtime:
30 min
Fuaim na Fèise | Scotland’s Festivals — 21:00
Iain Mackay visits Scottish music festivals. Iain Spanish MacAoidh a’ tadhal air fèisean ciùil na h-Alba.
Runtime:
1 hr
Mnathan-brathaidh an Dàrna Cogaidh/Female Spies of WWII — 22:00
Episode 1
Gripping tales of Second World War espionage, featuring the remarkable true stories of six courageous and cunning women.
Runtime:
55 min
Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal — 22:55
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.
Beat the Drum: Dìleab Runrig — 23:00
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
Binneas - Na Trads — 23:50
Episode 2
Marloch, clàraichte aig NaTrads, 2024. Marloch recorded at the Trad Awards in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Friday 23 January) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Brunch le Abigail, Machair, and Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves. 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 Binneas - Na Trads.
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.