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 20 February 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC ALBA Schedule — Fri 20 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
Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm) — 17:00
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:
15 min
5:15 PM
Peataichean/Pets — 17:15
Episode 11
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 Callum and his pet dogs Penny and Poppy.
Runtime:
5 min
5:20 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:20
A night at the Bat Cave/Oidhch' aig Uamh nan Ialtag
At a Bat Cave sleepover, the friends can't keep quiet. Aig pàrtaidh-oidhch' Uamh nan Ialtag, tha e doirbh do gach caraid fuireach sàmhach – tha na h-ialtagan ri cadal-geamhraidh.
Runtime:
5 min
5:25 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:25
Dandelion Drift/Siab de Bheàrnan-Brìd'
Baba and Lala have found something very exciting. Tha Baba is Lala air rudeigin air leth sònraicht' a lorg.
Runtime:
10 min
5:35 PM
Peicein/Petit — 17:35
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
5:45 PM
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 17:45
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:
10 min
5:55 PM
Stòiridh — 17:55
Norton agus Alpha
Niall Iain Dòmhnallach a’ leughadh Norton agus Alpha. Niall Iain Macdonald reads Norton agus Alpha.
Runtime:
5 min
6:00 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:00
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:
10 min
6:10 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:10
Suirghe Rìoghail
Tha Stella ri strì ‘son faighinn a-mach a bheil bràmair aig Mgr Bruno. Stella is determined to find out if Mr Bruno has a girlfriend.
Runtime:
15 min
6:25 PM
Clann Na Cruinne — 18:25
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
6:40 PM
Flix — 18:40
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.
6:50 PM
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:50
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.
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 13
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime:
25 min
7:50 PM
Brunch le Abigail — 19:50
Bircher Muesli
Tha Abigail ag ullachadh Bircher Muesli, bracaist làn spionnaidh. Abigail prepares a Bircher muesli, perfect for a hearty breakfast.
8:00 PM
Mach à Seo! — 20:00
Episode 1
Ramsay escapes Glasgow for a weekend on the iconic hills and white beaches of Assynt. Ramsay a’teiche a Glaschu airson dà dheagh latha air beanntan is tràighean geala Asainnte.
Runtime:
30 min
8:30 PM
Lios Mhàiri/Mairi’s Hebridean Garden — 20:30
Mairi’s busy getting plants in the ground. She learns about natural dyeing and flower growing as a business.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Cold War Hockey — 21:00
When Scotland's hockey team was invited to play against West Germany in Berlin in September 1961, it was just weeks after the Berlin Wall had been constructed.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Belladrum — 22:00
The Hoosiers
The Hoosiers air Àrd-Ùrlar a’ Ghàrraidh air an oidhche mu dheireadh de Belladrum 2025. The Hoosiers rock the Garden Stage on the final night of Belladrum.
10:30 PM
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 22:30
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
11:00 PM
Cuirm aig Celtic — 23:00
Cuirm aig Celtic - Òran Ùr
Cuirm Òran Ùr aig Celtic Connections a’ comharrachadh òrain ùra Gàidhlig. Òran Ùr concert at Celtic Connections celebrating new Gaelic songs.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Friday 20 February) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Machair, Brunch le Abigail, and Mach à Seo!. 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 Cuirm aig Celtic.
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.