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 Saturday 21 February 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Sat 21 Feb
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
4:00 PM
Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean — 16:00
Danns' an t-Seangain
Tha sinn a’ dèanamh danns’ le seanganan an-diugh. We are dancing with ants today.
Runtime:
5 min
4:05 PM
Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm) — 16:05
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
4:20 PM
Oscar & Ealasaid — 16:20
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
4:35 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 16:35
An Càrn Dhuilleagan/The Leaf Sweep
Abney’s front door is blocked by a huge leaf pile, which Teal has great fun jumping in.
Runtime:
10 min
4:45 PM
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 16:45
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:
15 min
5:00 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 17:00
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:
10 min
5:10 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 17:10
Sìceach Rìoghail
Tha Mia iomagaineach mu gheama ball-coise – ‘s tha Stella a’ feuchainn ri bhith taiceil. Mia is worried about a football match, and Stella tries to be helpful.
Runtime:
10 min
5:20 PM
Caractaran — 17:20
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:
10 min
5:30 PM
Clann Na Cruinne — 17:30
Calum: Cogadh nan Còmhlan
Tha Calum a' strì airson soirbheachais aig Cogadh nan Còmhlan. Calum wants to take his band to victory in Oban at the Battle of the Bands.
Runtime:
15 min
5:45 PM
An Là — 17:45
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
6:00 PM
Gàrraidhean Mòra — 18:00
Episode 7
Mairi Rodgers explores Falkland Palace Garden in Fife. Tha Màiri Rodgers a’ gabhail cuairt tro Ghàrradh Lùchairt Falkland.
Runtime:
30 min
6:30 PM
Prosbaig — 18:30
Episode 3
Stories include disquiet about explosive materials being carried on Cal Mac ferries, and a German ban on Scottish venison as a result of the Chernobyl disaster.
Runtime:
30 min
7:00 PM
Òran Na Mnà — 19:00
Episode 2
Sgrìob tro cuairt-beatha nam ban le tro cheòl is òrain. 'Sann air àm breith agus àm baistidh a tha sinn a cuir ar h-aghaidh an t-seachdain seo. The focus is on birth and baptism.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Mach à Seo! — 19:30
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
8:00 PM
Mas Fhior — 20:00
Mas Fhìor
Niall Iain Macdonald hosts a new quiz show where two teams battle to win a cash prize. Niall Iain Dòmhnallach le farpais cheist ùr is dà sgioba a’ strì airson duais airgid.
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
Tuath Cheòl le Ruairidh Gray — 21:00
Episode 1
Singer Ruairidh Gray visits the Grand Ole Opry and brings us musical highlights from the legendary music series.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Mnathan-brathaidh an Dàrna Cogaidh/Female Spies of WWII — 22:00
Episode 6
The stories of some of the brave and remarkable women who put their lives on the line during WWII.
Runtime:
55 min
10:55 PM
Belladrum — 22:55
Falasgair
Ceòl trad beothail bho Falasgair air Àrd-Ùrlar Hot House aig Belladrum 2025. Falasgair bring high-energy trad music to the Hot House Stage at Belladrum 2025.
Runtime:
40 min
11:35 PM
World Pipe Band Championships — 23:35
Episode 2
Carrie MacNeil presents Grade 1 performances from the World Pipe Band Championships 2022.
Runtime:
1 hr 25 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 21 February) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Òran Na Mnà , Mach à Seo!, Mas Fhior, 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 01:00 with World Pipe Band Championships.
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.