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 13 February 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Fri 13 Feb

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

12:00 AM

Alba Today — 00:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 6 hr i Available on iPlayer

6:00 AM

Alba Today — 06:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 11 hr i Available on iPlayer

5:00 PM

Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm) — 17:00

Cùram Chloinne

Tha a h-uile duine trang an-diugh ach chan eil duine nas trainge na na cearcan. Everyone is occupied today but no one is busier than the hens.

Runtime: 15 min

5:15 PM

Peataichean/Pets — 17:15

Episode 10

Eilidh Cormack meets young pet owners who show how they care for, play and interact with their pets at home. In this episode, Eilidh is joined by Orla and her pet fish.

Runtime: 5 min

5:20 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:20

Spiky Sitting/A' Caithris Spiky

Phoenix and Mossy find Spiky far away from his burrows. Nuair a lorgas Phoenix is Mosaidh, Spiky astar mòr bho na faichean aige, nì 'ad co-dhùnadh a thoirt dhachaigh

Runtime: 5 min

5:25 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:25

Bernie Down Under/Bernie Fon Talamh

Bernie takes an underground adventure while minding Baba and Lala. Tha Bernie a' gabhail dàn'-thuras fo thalamh fhad 's a tha Baba is Lala fo chùram.

Runtime: 10 min

5:35 PM

Peicein/Petit — 17:35

Cuiridh mi mi fhìn à sealladh!/I’ll make myself invisible!

To avoid Bruno, who is the bully of the class, Petit decides he has to use the power of invisibility.

Runtime: 5 min

5:40 PM

Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 17:40

Saor-làithean

Brush really enjoys her 'wonnnnderful' holiday in the forest, which makes Fox want to go on a holiday as well!

Runtime: 10 min

5:50 PM

Stòiridh — 17:50

Bana-phrionnsa a’ Phoca Phàipeir

Mairi MacInnes reads Bana-phrionnsa a’ Phoca Phàipeir by Robert Munsch, illustrated by Michael Martchenko and translated into Gaelic by Jo Macdonald.

Runtime: 10 min

6:00 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:00

Episode 35

Tha Stella a' toirt seachad phrèasant Santa Dìomhair annasach. Stella gives away an unusual Secret Santa present.

Runtime: 10 min

6:10 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:10

Dealbh-chluich Rìoghail

Tha Deuchainn ’son dealbh-chluich na sgoile gus bhith ann – ciamar a thèid dha Stella? The auditions for the school play are going to take place, how will Stella get on?

Runtime: 15 min

6:25 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 18:25

Veronika - Cuan de Chuimhneachain

The Veronika 'son a diol còmhla ri Granaidh air turas sònraichte. Veronika wants to go with Granny on a special trip.

Runtime: 15 min

6:40 PM

Flix — 18:40

Màirneal Na Truaighe!

Tha Flix ag ionnsachadh rud no dha bho mhàirneal an-diugh. Flix learns a few things from detention today.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

6:50 PM

Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:50

Babysitter Bitzer

Bitzer is left to babysit Timmy when the flock head off for a girls' night. But it's not long before the youngster makes it clear who's in charge.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

7:00 PM

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

7:25 PM

Machair — 19:25

Episode 12

Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.

Runtime: 30 min

7:55 PM

Brunch le Abigail — 19:55

Dutch Baby

Tha Abigail a’ toirt thugainn beachd annasach airson treat, Dutch Baby. Abigail shares an idea for an unusual treat - a Dutch baby.

Runtime: 5 min i Available on iPlayer

8:00 PM

Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves — 20:00

Episode 6

Tha na seòid a’ toirt sùil air ais air reasabaidhean bhon chiad chòcaire TBh Gàidhlig. The lads go back in time to recipes from the first Gaelic TV chef.

Runtime: 30 min

8:30 PM

Lios Mhàiri/Mairi’s Hebridean Garden — 20:30

Episode 2

Mairi starts planting her veg and picks up tips from passionate and artistic local gardeners.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

Rose Reilly — 21:00

The incredible story of Rose Reilly from Ayrshire, who became a feminist icon, and whose tenacity and talent paved the way for women in football.

Runtime: 1 hr 20 min

10:20 PM

Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal — 22:20

Episode 6

Skipinnish le The Island aig cuirm-chiùil bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. Skipinnish perform The Island at a concert from Edinburgh Castle.

Runtime: 10 min

10:30 PM

OMC! — 22:30

2023 Compilation

Annette and Magaidh are still trying to outdo each other, CalMac are of course causing further disruption and we hear more wisdom from Gael Gal.

Runtime: 30 min

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 (Friday 13 February) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Machair, Brunch le Abigail, 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 Ar Ceol 2024 | Scotland in Music.

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

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