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 Tuesday 27 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC One (BBC1)
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ITV1
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Channel 4+1
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DMAX+1
Drama+1
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E4+1
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Eden+1
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Food Network+1
GREAT! action
GREAT! action+1
GREAT! mystery
GREAT! mystery+1
GREAT! romance
GREAT! tv
GREAT! tv+1
ITV Quiz
ITV1+1
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ITV2+1
ITV3+1
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Legend Xtra+1
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Really
Really+1
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RTÉ Two+1
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Virgin Media One+1
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W+1
Yesterday+1
Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Tue 27 Jan
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AH-AH/No-No — 17:00
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 — 17:10
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?
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:20
Taisbeanadh Draoidheachd Àtaidh/Abney’s Magic Show
Abney puts on a magic show for Teal and the Poc-Pocs. They are not very impressed! Then all sorts of strange and mysterious things start to happen with Abney’s new hat.
Runtime:
15 min
Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean — 17:35
Latha Frasach
Feumar na boiteagan a chuideachadh an-diugh. The worms need to be helped today.
Runtime:
5 min
Oscar & Ealasaid — 17:40
Sreathartaich/A Sneezing Fit
Ernest starts sneezing without stopping. The doctor diagnoses an allergy - to mouse hair!
Runtime:
10 min
Stòiridh — 17:50
Sìle agus Dràgon
Mairi MacInnes reads Sìle agus Dràgon, written and illustrated by Lesley Barnes and translated into Gaelic by Donald John Macleod.
Runtime:
10 min
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:00
Trèana nam Ploc/Spud Railways
George has brought home a toy train set big enough for all the family to ride. Where might a trip on Spud railways take them?
Runtime:
10 min
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:10
Nas Aon-adharcaich/Be More Unicorn
Dave orders a water pistol with his birthday money, but is sent a Happy Sparkle unicorn toy instead. Will it bring joy and sparkle into his grumpy world?
Runtime:
10 min
Hilda — 18:20
Fuamhaire a' Mheadhain-oidhch': Caibideil 2
Tha Hilda a’ toirt taic do dh’fhuamhaire a tha tùrsach is aonranach. Hilda is helpful to a sad and lonely giant.
Runtime:
30 min
An Sgoil — 18:50
Episode 4
Thèid a’ chlach bhon d' fhuair an sgoil a h-ainm a chomharrachadh an-diugh. The stone from which the school gets its name is being celebrated today.
Runtime:
10 min
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:
30 min
SPFL Challenge Cup — 19:30
St Johnstone v Ayr United
Live Challenge Cup quarter-final action from McDiarmid Park in Perth as St Johnstone take on Ayr United. Micheal Steele presents this all-Championship clash with a semi-final place up for grabs.
Runtime:
2 hr 15 min
Binneas - Na Trads — 21:45
Episode 1
Concert set performed by Skipinnish, originally recorded live at the Trad Awards, 2024. Featured tracks include The Island, The Hag Set and Walking on the Waves.
Trusadh — 22:00
Trusadh: Mi Fhèin 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
Machair — 23:00
Episode 9
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime:
25 min
Fraochy Bay — 23:25
An strainnsear/A Visitor
When a hairy visitor arrives in the bay and makes an impression with his behaviour, the town council investigates. Who is he and where did he come from?
Runtime:
5 min
Alleluia! — 23:30
Episode 5
Iain MacKinnon presents a spiritual mix of hymns, psalms and readings. Rev David Nicolson and Rosemary Ward reflect on their chosen reading.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Tuesday 27 January) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, SPFL Challenge Cup, Binneas - Na Trads, and Trusadh. 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 Alleluia!.
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.