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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 28 February 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Channels
BBC One (BBC1) BBC Two (BBC2) ITV1 Channel 4 Channel 5 ITV2 ITV3 ITV4 E4 Film4 More4 GREAT! movies Sky Arts RTÉ One BBC Three (BBC3) CBeebies BBC News BBC Four BBC ALBA BBC Parliament BBC Scotland CBBC S4C
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Alba Today

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
Runtime: 6 hr i Available on iPlayer

Alba Today

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
Runtime: 10 hr i Available on iPlayer

Rugbaidh air BBC ALBA/Rugby on BBC ALBA

Men's Premiership - Play-Off
Live coverage from the Premiership Rugby play-offs.
Runtime: 1 hr 55 min

Binneas - Na Trads

Duncan Chisholm
Concert set performed by Duncan Chisholm and band, originally recorded live before an audience at the Trad Awards, 2023.
Runtime: 20 min

An Là

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

Prosbaig

Episode 4
Donald Morrison looks back at archive stories from the 1980s, including a campaign for a hospice to be built in the Highlands and the plight of homeless Gaels in Glasgow.
Runtime: 30 min

Òran Na Mnà

Episode 3
The personal song and poetry choice of Kathleen MacInnes.
Runtime: 30 min

Eòrpa

Icelandic on the Edge
Alasdair MacLeod on the challenges facing the Icelandic language. Icelanders point to rising immigration, the increasing prevalence of English and the influence of technology.
Runtime: 30 min

Mas Fhior

Episode 2
Niall Iain Macdonald hosts a quiz show where two teams go head-to-head to win a cash prize. Niall Iain Dòmhnallach le farpais cheist ùr is dà sgioba a’ strì airson duais airgid.
Runtime: 30 min

Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits

Episode 8
Heather Dewar meets Sybla Shillady and draws her colour portrait. Fraoch Nic an Deòir cuide ri Sybla Shillady agus i ga dealbhadh ann an dath.
Runtime: 30 min

Tuath Cheòl le Ruairidh Gray

Episode 2
Singer Ruairidh Gray visits the Grand Ole Opry and brings us musical highlights from legendary music series Tuath Cheòl.
Runtime: 1 hr

Slighean Fiadh-bheatha/Wild Corridors

Desert Lions/Leòmhannan Fàsaich
How ecological corridors have helped the desert lion prosper in the Kunene Region of north western Namibia.
Runtime: 45 min

Belladrum

Michael Lewis
Seisean acoustic bho rionnag ùr ceòl jazz is swing, Michael Lewis, aig Belladrum 2025. An acoustic session from rising jazz and swing star Michael Lewis.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

World Pipe Band Championships

Episode 1
Catrìona NicNèill aig Farpaisean Chòmhlan Pìoba na Cruinne 2023 le còmhlain aig ìre a h-aon. Carrie MacNeil presents Grade 1 performances from the World Pipe Band Championships.
Runtime: 2 hr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 28 February) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Òran Na Mnà , Eòrpa, 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.

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