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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 18 February 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Wed 18 Feb

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

Oscar & Ealasaid — 17:00

Fearchar is Fionnlagh/The Tulip Brothers
Célestine tells Mrs Tulip's nephews about the Green Mouse's existence, revealing no bear has ever seen it.
Runtime: 15 min
5:15 PM

Beathaichean a’ Bocadaich — 17:15

Episode 2
Tha Sophie agus a caraidean a’ bocadaich coltach ri nathair agus ceann-fionn. Sophie and her friends dance like a snake and a penguin.
Runtime: 5 min
5:20 PM

Orain CBeebies — 17:20

Episode 7
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 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
5:30 PM

Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm) — 17:30

Uircean air Iteig
Tha Muireall ‘g iarraidh a dhol suas ann am bailiùn airson cuairt-adhair. Muireall wants to go in a balloon for a trip up in the sky.
Runtime: 10 min
5:40 PM

Gasta a' Ghraineag/Happy the Hoglet — 17:40

Uisge Gasta
Tha an t-uisg’ a’ cur bacadh air Gasta, oir chan fhaigh e air ‘dathan’ a chluich’ a-muigh. The rain hinders Gasta from playing ‘colours’ outside today.
Runtime: 10 min
5:50 PM

’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish) — 17:50

Cearban-gearraidh
Tha Cearban-gearraidh ag innse dhuinn mu dhèidhinn fhèin an-diugh. A Cookie Cutter Shark tells us all about himself today.
Runtime: 5 min
5:55 PM

Stòiridh — 17:55

Beatha Dhìomhair Tìgeir
Dòmhnall Ruadh a’ leughadh Beatha Dhìomhair Tìgeir. Donald Smith reads Beatha Dhìomhair Tìgeir.
Runtime: 5 min
6:00 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 18:00

Mia & Jimmy an t-Asal
Tha Mia airson Jimmy an t-asal a mharcachd air an tràigh. Mia aims to ride Jimmy the donkey on the beach.
Runtime: 15 min
6:15 PM

Flix — 18:15

Topain a’ Chaothaich
Tha Flix ‘son film fhaicinn ach, gu mì-fhortanach, the e ro òg 'son fhaicinn. Flix would like to see a film, but unfortunately he’s too young to get in.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
6:30 PM

Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:30

Muc nam Measg | Dodgy Lodger
When one of the pigs attempts to make friends with Timmy, his cohorts evict him as punishment for un-pig-like behaviour.
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer
6:40 PM

Caractaran — 18:40

Episode 2
Hannah a’ toirt sùil air ais air cuid de na caractaran iongantach a thadhail air CBBC ALBA. Hannah introduces some of the surprising characters who have visited the CBBC Alba studio.
Runtime: 5 min
6:45 PM

Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:45

Stoirm nach Tàinig
Tha Troig a’ toirt a' char à Bògais-shìd’ ’s e ri ro-innse mun stoirm – dè an stoirm? Troig plays a trick on Bògais-shìd’ when he forecasts the storm - what storm?
Runtime: 15 min
7:00 PM

Fuine — 19:00

Episode 6
Gregor MacLeod feasts on a smoked salmon quiche made with potato pastry in Point on the Isle of Lewis, and dives into espresso martini cupcakes in Tongue.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

SpeakGaelic — 19:30

SpeakGaelic: Series 3 - 19
Actor Beth Frieden from the US chats to Joy in the studio, and Calum Maclean weaves around the Isle of Harris in his own inimitable style.
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 7
Heather Dewar meets Ryan Dziadowiec and draws his colour portrait. Fraoch Nic an Deòir cuide ri Ryan Dziadowiec agus i ga dhealbhadh ann an dath.
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 PM

Hebridean Baker - Nordic Islands — 21:00

The Faroes
Coinneach MacLeod explores the food traditions of the Faroes. Tha Coinneach MacLeòid a’ faighinn blasad de chultar a’ bhidhe sna h-Eileanan Fàrach.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
9:45 PM

Belladrum — 21:45

Ben Walker
An seinneadair-sgrìobhadair Albannach, Ben Walker le seisean acoustic aig Belladrum 2025. Scottish singer-songwriter Ben Walker performs an acoustic session.
Runtime: 15 min
10:00 PM

OMC! — 22:00

Episode 1
Sketch show featuring a collection of comic characters, spoofs, unrequited love and comedy horror.
Runtime: 30 min
10:30 PM

Cumhachd Hitler | Hitler's Power — 22:30

A' tighinn gu Cumhachd | Rise to Power
How did Hitler, a political nobody, rapidly ascend to become dictator, bringing down a democracy in just a few years?
Runtime: 50 min
11:20 PM

Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal — 23:20

Episode 7
Skipinnish le Last of the Hunters aig cuirm-chiùil bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. Skipinnish perform Last of the Hunters at a concert from Edinburgh Castle.
Runtime: 10 min
11:30 PM

Transatlantic Sessions — 23:30

Episode 1
Fans of the 'Sessions' can see performances from James Taylor, Kathy Mattea, Dougie MacLean, Ricky Skaggs as well as the late Nanci Griffith.
Runtime: 30 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 18 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?

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