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 Tuesday 03 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Tue 03 Mar

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

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

AH-AH/No-No — 17:00

Allt An Aghaidh Coille

Tha cùisean aimhreiteach ann an Allt na Coille an dèidh do Lusach is Siùbhlach bhith trod. There’s trouble in Allt na Coille after Lusach and Siùbhlach fall out with one another.

Runtime: 10 min

5:10 PM

Pip is Posy — 17:10

Dotag Spotach

Tha Posy a’ dèanamh caraid ùr – Dotag Spotach, an daolag-bhreac. Posy makes a new friend – Dotag Spotach, the ladybird.

Runtime: 5 min

5:15 PM

Pip is Posy — 17:15

Dealbh an Isean-tunnaige

Tha Pip is Posy a' feuchainn ri tunnagan a pheantadh – ach an tèid gnothaichean leotha? Pip and Posy are trying to paint ducks today, but will things go their way?

Runtime: 10 min

5:25 PM

Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:25

An Luchd-tadhail/The Visit

Neep’s friends and relations come for a visit, but their digging soon causes a few problems around the island.

Runtime: 10 min

5:35 PM

Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean — 17:35

An Oidhche

Abair gu bheil fuaimean àrd is eireachdail rin cluinntinn thairis air an oidhche! There are many loud and amazing sounds to be heard during the night!

Runtime: 5 min

5:40 PM

Oscar & Ealasaid — 17:40

Tha Uilebheist an Locha Air Ais/Return of the Beast of the Lake

Celestine invites Mandarine to accompany her and Ernest to Bolero's island.

Runtime: 10 min

5:50 PM

Stòiridh — 17:50

Loiliopop agus Seanair a’ Snàmh

Fiona MacKenzie reads Loiliopop agus Seanair a’ Snàmh, written by Penelope Harper, illustrated by Cate James and translated into Gaelic by Jo MacDonald.

Runtime: 10 min

6:00 PM

An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:00

Sìos an Toll-sìolaidh/Moby Duck

Dave gets sucked down the plughole in the bath and ends up adrift in a watery world, one that is full of lost bath time creatures.

Runtime: 10 min

6:10 PM

Hilda — 18:10

An Cinneadh Caillt’

Tha Hilda is a caraidean a’ sireadh phlanntraisean annasach. Hilda and her friends are searching for rare plants.

Runtime: 25 min

6:35 PM

Naidheachdan Neònach CBBC ALBA — 18:35

Episode 1

Ellen NicDhòmhnaill le taghadh de na naidheachdan as annasaiche a tha ri chluinntinn air BBC ALBA. Ellen introduces her personal highlights from the craziest news show on BBC ALBA!

Runtime: 10 min

6:45 PM

An Sgoil — 18:45

Episode 3

It's a new day, and news is spreading about Mr Mackle. In the art and drama classroom, it looks as though the collaboration isn’t working for Ms NicArtair.

Runtime: 15 min

7:00 PM

Golf: Mun Cuairt Alba — 19:00

Episode 1

A journey around Scotland's golf courses. First up is a look at Fife courses, plus a top tip from Keil Beveridge and a meeting with professional golfer Laura Murray.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

SpeakGaelic — 19:30

SpeakGaelic: Series 2 - 8

Learner Emily MacDonald chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean takes a wheeled adventure, charting the part Scotland played in the development of the bicycle.

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

Mas Fhior — 20:30

Episode 3

Niall Iain Dòmhnallach le farpais cheist ùr far a bheil barrachd air eòlas coitcheann a dhìth gus buannachadh. Niall Iain Macdonald hosts a new quiz show.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

An t-Eilean/The Island — 21:00

Episode 4

With her career hanging in the balance, it is Kat’s last chance to catch Mary’s killer. Leis an obair aice cugallach, seo an cothrom mu dheireadh aig Kat murtair Mary a lorg.

Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer

9:50 PM

Binneas - Na Trads — 21:50

Episode 6

A performance by Joy Dunlop and band at the Trad Awards, 2023

Runtime: 10 min

10:00 PM

Trusadh — 22:00

Trusadh: Sgeulachd a’ Ghille/The Ghillie’s Story

Tha Seumas MacLetchie a’ sgrùdadh mar a tha cultar a’ ghille air atharrachadh. Seumas examines how the ghillieing culture has changed.

Runtime: 1 hr

11:00 PM

Machair — 23:00

Episode 1

Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.

Runtime: 25 min

11:25 PM

Fraochy Bay — 23:25

Innealan iongantach/The Terminutter

Mar is abhaist tha Peadar trang a' toirt beò na tha e a' faicinn le suil a mhac-meanmna. Peter has been busy bringing his imagination to life.

Runtime: 5 min

11:30 PM

Alleluia! — 23:30

Episode 4

Iain MacKinnon reads excerpts from Gliocas bhon Bhìoball by Donald Saunders, and Mairi MacInnes narrates from The Mother’s Catechism.

Runtime: 30 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 03 March) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Golf: Mun Cuairt Alba, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Mas Fhior. 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 Alleluia!.

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