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 26 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Mon 26 Jan
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Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:00
Bug Bug Buggies/Bòg', Bòg', Bògaisean
On the way to see a big cattle egret, Baba discovers a whole new small world. Air an t-slighe a dh'fhaicinn a' Chorra-bhàn MHÒR, tha Baba a' tighinn air saoghal beag gu tur ùr.
Runtime:
5 min
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:05
Puffins v Foxes/Buthaidean an aghaidh Shionnach
Isabelle and Oona call to see Mossy, only to find him missing. Tha Iseabail is Oona a' tadhal air Mosaidh, ach chan eil sgeul air.
Runtime:
15 min
Orain CBeebies — 17:20
Air a’ Chroit
Òrain mu bhith air a’ chroit bho Carrie, Linda, Ruairidh agus sgioba CBeebies ALBA. A selection of crofting songs from Carrie, Linda, Ruairidh and the CBeebies ALBA presenters.
Runtime:
5 min
Peataichean/Pets — 17:25
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
AH-AH/No-No — 17:30
AH-AH A’ Call Rudeigin
Tha AH-AH air rudeigin a chall ach chan eil cuimhne aige de th’ ann. AH-AH has lost something but he can’t remember what it is.
Runtime:
10 min
Abadas — 17:40
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?
’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish) — 17:50
Bradan-leathann Chalifornia
Tha Bradan-leathann Chalifornia ag innse dhuinn mu dhèidhinn fhèin. The California Halibut is telling us all about himself.
Runtime:
5 min
Stòiridh — 17:55
Losgann agus Bìobhar
Donald Smith reads Losgann agus Bìobhar, written and illustrated by Simon James and translated into Gaelic by Jo Macdonald.
Runtime:
5 min
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:00
Ceòl-còignear Roc Rìoghail
Tha Stella mòr-chòrdte leis a h-uile duine Disathairne. Stella is popular with everyone on Saturday!
Runtime:
10 min
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:10
An Guirean Rìoghail
Tha Stella mì-thoilichte nuair a tha i ri dùsgadh le guirean mòr air a h-aodann. Stella is unhappy when she wakes up with a huge pimple on her face.
Runtime:
15 min
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:25
Episode 34
Tha geall le cnuimhean-tiolaidh a’ tarraing tòrr buairidh - agus samh grod cuideachd! A bet involving chilli-grubs causes problems, and an awful smell too!
Runtime:
10 min
The Deep/An Doimhne — 18:35
Maighdinnean-mara
Tha Art deimhinnte g’ eil e air maighdeann-mhara fhaicinn. Bheil iad dha-rìribh? Art is convinced that he’s seen a mermaid. Are they for real?
Fuine — 19:00
Episode 3
Featuring a feast of Moroccan-spiced lamb flatbreads in Point on the Isle of Lewis and a moist gingerbread with crystallised ginger in Stornoway.
Runtime:
30 min
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 1 - 3
We meet Gaelic learner Ben Geyer from Fife and Calum Maclean is in St Monans, finding out about the prosperity white gold brought to the area.
Runtime:
30 min
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
Rathad Ramsay — 20:30
Episode 4
Ramsay MacMahon walks through Lochalsh with Coinneach Rankin. Tha Ramsay MacMahon air chuairt tro Loch Aillse còmhla ri Coinneach MacFhraing.
Runtime:
30 min
Eòrpa — 21:00
Episode 14
Eòrpa reports on some of the most important issues from Scotland and across Europe.
Runtime:
30 min
Trusadh — 21:30
Mi Fhein is Mackintosh/Art on Fire
Sgoil Ealain Ghlaschu – cùis-mhulaid nàiseanta nach gabh a chreidsinn. Investigating the national tragedy surrounding Glasgow School of Art.
Runtime:
1 hr
Wildcats: Cait ann an Cunnart — 22:30
Episode 1
Oidhirpean èiginneach cait-fhiadhaich na h-Alba a shàbhaladh tro obair-ghlèidhteachais dàna. Following the efforts to save Scotland’s wildcats from extinction.
Runtime:
1 hr
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 23:30
Loch Laomainn | Loch Lomond
Coinneach MacFhraing is on Loch Lomond attempting to paddle the vast distance between Balmaha and Ardlui.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Monday 26 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.