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 Thursday 19 February 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC ALBA Schedule — Thu 19 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
Bing — 17:00
Episode 5
Tha Bing ag adhbharachadh ùpraid ‘s e fhèin ‘s Sula a’ biadhadh nan tunnagan. Bing causes chaos when he and Sula go to feed the ducks.
Runtime:
5 min
5:05 PM
Bing — 17:05
Episode 6
Tha an curran aig Bing a tuiteam dhan sùghmils’-banana a tha e fhèin ‘s Flop ag ullachadh. Bing’s carrot falls into the banana smoothie that he and Flop are making.
Runtime:
10 min
5:15 PM
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 17:15
Co-là-breith
Fox wants to give Hare the best birthday ever. Owl and Tusk are invited, but only if they bring a nice present.
Runtime:
15 min
5:30 PM
’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish) — 17:30
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
5:35 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:35
Latha Puinnseanta Fuar/The Very Cold Day
It is a very cold day. Abney, Teal, Neep and the Poc-Pocs have a wonderful time playing wintry games. Then they realise that the Poc-Pocs are in trouble!
Runtime:
10 min
5:45 PM
Peicein/Petit — 17:45
Leams’ a tha ’n fhiacail – cha toir duin’ air falbh i!/My tooth is my own and no one can take it away!
Petit has a loose tooth and is not willing to hand it to the tooth mouse at any cost!
Runtime:
10 min
5:55 PM
Stòiridh — 17:55
Sid nan Sia Dìnnearan
Mairi NicAonghais a’ leughadh Sid nan Sia Dìnnearan. Mairi MacInnes reads Sid nan Sia Dìnnearan.
Runtime:
5 min
6:00 PM
The Deep/An Doimhne — 18:00
Fionn a’ Tighinn air Bòrd
Tha Fionn a’ feuchainn ri athair a stad is tha e feumach air taic bho Na Neachdan. Fionn is trying to stop his father and needs help from the Neachdan family.
6:25 PM
An Sgoil — 18:25
Episode 1
Bliadhna sgoile ùr agus èiginn ùr aig Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche. A new school year and new crisis at Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche.
Runtime:
15 min
6:40 PM
Coig Criomagan CBBC ALBA — 18:40
Còig Criomagan
Calum Dòmhnallach le taghadh de na còig criomagan a b’ fheàrr a chòrd ris fhèin. Calum Macdonald introduces a selection of his favourite facts.
Runtime:
5 min
6:45 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:45
Turas a dh’Ameireaga/Trucking American Dreams
The Spuds join Betty on a work trip across America. Will a surprising body swap help their American dreams come true?
Runtime:
15 min
7:00 PM
Vets: Gach Creutair Beo — 19:00
Episode 7
Cù ann an Inbhir Ùige, sioraf nach eil gu math agus caora ann an èiginn ann an Uibhist. A dog in Wick with an injured eye, a giraffe is under the weather and lambing time in Uist.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 4 - 19
Singer James Graham chats to Joy, and Calum Maclean learns about bagpipes by visiting a pipe band and a workshop where the instruments are made and repaired.
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
Rathad Ramsay — 20:30
Episode 3
Ramsay MacMahon walks the length of Loch Arklet in the company of Kerry MacPhee. Tha Ramsay MacMahon a’coiseachd faid Loch Arcleit ann an cuideachd Kerry Nic a’ Phì.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Cumhachd Hitler | Hitler's Power — 21:00
Am na h-Uabhais | Reign of Terror
After Hitler was elevated to the office of Reich chancellor on January 30, 1933, he began the final destruction of democracy and the establishment of a totalitarian dictatorship.
Runtime:
50 min
9:50 PM
Brunch le Abigail — 21:50
Dutch Baby
Tha Abigail a’ toirt thugainn beachd annasach airson treat, Dutch Baby. Abigail shares an idea for an unusual treat - a Dutch baby.
10:00 PM
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 22:00
Miùghalaigh | Mingulay
Coinneach MacFhraing makes the journey over to the remote island of Mingulay, home to some of the most spectacular sea cliffs in Europe.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Sar Sgeoil — 22:30
Nineteen Eighty-Four
Cathy MacDonald reveals George Orwell’s time on Jura, and the writing of 1984. Cathy Dhòmhnallach ag innse mar a chaidh le Orwell ann an Diùraidh, agus sgrìobhadh 1984.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:30 PM
OMC! — 23:30
Episode 1
Sketch show featuring a collection of comic characters, spoofs, unrequited love and comedy horror.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 19 February) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Vets: Gach Creutair Beo, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Rathad Ramsay. 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 OMC!.
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.