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 Sunday 08 February 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Sun 08 Feb

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The first program is at 12:30 AM (12:30 AM UK Time )

12:30 AM

Cuirm aig Celtic — 00:30

Valtos and friends in concert for Celtic Connections. Presented by Megan MacLellan.

Runtime: 30 min

1:00 AM

Alba Today — 01:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 5 hr i Available on iPlayer

6:00 AM

Alba Today — 06:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 10 hr i Available on iPlayer

4:00 PM

Scottish Women's Premier League (BBC ALBA) — 16:00

Glasgow City v Celtic

We bring you more live SWPL action as Celtic travel across the city to Petershill Park to face Glasgow City.

Runtime: 2 hr 15 min

6:15 PM

An Là — 18:15

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: 15 min

6:30 PM

Seachd Là — 18:30

Naidheachdan ionadail, nàiseanta is eadar-nàiseanta gach seachdainn le sgioba-naidheachd BBC ALBA. Local, national and international news from BBC ALBA.

Runtime: 1 hr

7:30 PM

Alleluia! — 19:30

Episode 1

Iain MacKinnon reads excerpts from Gliocas bhon Bhioball by Donald Saunders, and Mairi MacInnes narrates from The Mother’s Catechism.

Runtime: 30 min

8:00 PM

Rathad Ramsay — 20:00

Episode 1

Ramsay MacMahon walks through the countryside near Dollar with Cathy MacDonald. Tha Ramsay MacMahon a-muigh air an dùthaich faisg air Dollar le Cathy NicDhòmhnaill.

Runtime: 30 min

8:30 PM

Port an t-Òib — 20:30

Episode 5

A break in the weather at the end of January is good for everyone. Plus a famous name who’s made his home in Harris as an engineer on the VW Beetle.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

9:00 PM

Duncan Mackenzie | Dìleab nam Beann — 21:00

An dlùth dhàimh eadar stàcair & eòlaiche eachdraidh-ionadail agus tìr a shinnsearan. The story of Duncan Mackenzie's passion for the landscape of north west Scotland.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

Folk that Rock - Ceol Roc Ceilteach — 22:00

Iain Spanish MacKay explores favourite Celtic Rock records. An neach-ciùil Iain Spàinneach MacAoidh a’ coinneachadh ri luchd-ciùil nan clàran Roc Ceilteach as fheàrr leis.

Runtime: 1 hr

11:00 PM

Ar Ceol 2024 | Scotland in Music — 23:00

Ar Ceòl 2024 | Scotland in Music

Megan NicGill-Fhaolain le ceòl bho na tachartasan-ciùil as fheàrr an Alba ann an 2024. Megan MacLellan presents highlights from some of Scotland’s top music events in 2024.

Runtime: 1 hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Sunday 08 February) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Alleluia!, Rathad Ramsay, Port an t-Òib, and Duncan Mackenzie | Dìleab nam Beann. 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 Ar Ceol 2024 | Scotland in Music.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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