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 Wednesday 04 February 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC ALBA Schedule — Wed 04 Feb
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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
5:00 PM
Oscar & Ealasaid — 17:00
Mo Bheannachd Oirbh!/Well Done, Artists!
Célestine registers Ernest to a music contest without telling him.
Runtime:
15 min
5:15 PM
Meaban and Moo — 17:15
Episode 9
Tha Meaban is Moo a’ gabhail chun an àrd-ùrlair. Meaban and Moo are busy preparing a concert for Linda.
Runtime:
5 min
5:20 PM
Orain CBeebies — 17:20
Episode 5
Taghadh farsaing de dh’òrain bho Carrie, Linda, Ruairidh agus sgioba CBeebies ALBA. A selection of songs from Carrie, Linda, Ruairidh and the CBeebies ALBA presenters.
Runtime:
5 min
5:25 PM
Peataichean/Pets — 17:25
Episode 8
Eilidh Cormack meets young pet owners who share how they care for their pets at home. In this episode, Eilidh is joined by Findlay and Lachlan, and their pet dogs Maisie and Lola.
Runtime:
5 min
5:30 PM
Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm) — 17:30
Aoigh Spaideil
Tha aoidh spaideil air chèilidh air an tuathanas ach saoil an còrd a’ chùis rithe? There’s a posh visitor at the farm today, but will she enjoy the experience?
Runtime:
15 min
5:45 PM
Gasta a' Ghraineag/Happy the Hoglet — 17:45
Rudan Eagalach
Tha eagal air Màgan is Fionnlagh bho rudan eagalach an-diugh. Màgan and Fionnlagh are scared of frightening things today.
Runtime:
5 min
5:50 PM
’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish) — 17:50
Giomach
Tha Giomach a’ bruidhinn rinn mu dhèidhinn fhèin an-diugh. A Lobster tells us all about himself today.
Runtime:
5 min
5:55 PM
Stòiridh — 17:55
Edie
Catriona MacPhee reads Edie, written and illustrated by Sophy Henn and translated into Gaelic by Morag Stewart.
Runtime:
5 min
6:00 PM
Clann Na Cruinne — 18:00
Stella , Mo Thèarmann
Tha Stella airson a bhith am measg nam beann – aig tèarmann. Stella loves being in the mountains - at a refuge.
Runtime:
15 min
6:15 PM
Flix — 18:15
Fàilidhean Sgoile
There’s been calamity. Flix has lost his sense of smell. What will he do now? Tha mòr-chall air a bhith ann. Tha Flix air àile a chall. Dè nì e a-nis?
Runtime:
15 min
6:30 PM
Dùbhlain CBBC Alba — 18:30
Episode 4
Calum Macdonald takes a look at some of the bonkers challenges attempted by the CBBC ALBA team, including some very smelly cheese tasting!
Runtime:
10 min
6:40 PM
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:40
Mac Bràthair an Tuathanaich | The Farmer's Nephew
Bitzer is left with a mountain of work when the farmer is rendered incapable. Enter the farmhand who is more interested in his mobile phone than getting the task done.
6:45 PM
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:45
Cho Sona Ri Bròg
Tha Sona air cus sùgh òl is tha sin ga fhàgail làn spionnadh is toilichte! Sona has drunk too much juice and that leaves him full of energy and happy!
Runtime:
15 min
7:00 PM
Fuine — 19:00
Episode 4
Featuring a baked Alaska with its mountain of meringue, as well as a puff pastry parcel stuffed with cheese and vegetables.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 3 - 17
Calum Maclean is in Fort William visiting an unexpected industrial site.
Runtime:
30 min
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
Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits — 20:30
Episode 5
Heather Dewar meets Roddy John Macleod and draws his colour portrait. Fraoch Nic an Deòir cuide ri Ruairidh Iain MacLeòid airson a dhearbhadh gu dathte.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Glan Fhèin — 21:00
Episode 2
A tempting offer from Lewis Fraser is on the table. The girls need to discuss selling the business, but right now they aren’t speaking to each other.
Runtime:
30 min
9:30 PM
Conaltradh Creutairean/Wild Talk — 21:30
Episode 4
Sùil air mar a tha beathaichean a’ conaltradh an uair a dh’ fheumas iad obrachadh còmhla mar sgioba. A look at how animals communicate when they need to work together as a team.
Runtime:
50 min
10:20 PM
Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal — 22:20
Episode 4
Skipinnish le December aig cuirm-chiùil bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. Skipinnish perform December at a concert from Edinburgh Castle.
10:30 PM
Srùb: Scotland on Coffee — 22:30
Thig air turas sònraichte cuide ri Ellen NicDhòmhnaill ’s i ag ionnsachadh a h-uile sìon mu chofaidh. Join Ellen MacDonald on a journey to discover all there is to know about coffee.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:30 PM
Transatlantic Sessions — 23:30
Episode 5
Muireann performs alongside Scottish singer-songwriter Iain Morrison, as well as songs from other musical stars including Iris DeMent and Cara Dillon.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 04 February) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Fuine, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits. 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 Transatlantic Sessions.
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.