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 06 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC ALBA Schedule — Fri 06 Mar
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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
Na Clangairean — 17:00
An t-Inneal-fighe
‘S fìor thoil le Granaidh Clangair a bhith a’ fighe 's a bhith feumail. Granaidh Clanger loves to knit and to be useful.
Runtime:
15 min
5:15 PM
Peataichean/Pets — 17:15
Episode 13
Eilidh visits Emily and her adorable rabbits, Syrius and Seumas, as we get to find out how to look after rabbits.
Runtime:
5 min
5:20 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:20
Hide and Swim/Falaich is Snàmh
Marvin, Oona, and Silky play hide-and-seek. Silky wants to find the best hiding place, but she has some trouble finding the right spot to hide.
Runtime:
5 min
5:25 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:25
Follow the Frog/Leanaibh an Losgann
It's a hot day on Puffin Rock, and Oona, May and Marvin want to swim in the pond but find the water has dried up. They decide to follow a frog, but where is he going?
Runtime:
10 min
5:35 PM
Peicein/Petit — 17:35
Tha mi airson a bhith mòr - an-diugh!/I want to be a big kid – today!
Petit and his friends want to ride the 'space' rollercoaster at the theme park, but they are not tall enough.
Runtime:
10 min
5:45 PM
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 17:45
Riaghailtean/Rules
Brush invites Hare, Fox, Owl and Tusk for a fancy game of croquet. Jack shows up uninvited and wants to play, too.
Runtime:
10 min
5:55 PM
Stòiridh — 17:55
Sylvia agus Isean
John Carmichael reads Sylvia agus Isean, written and illustrated by Catherine Rayner and translated into Gaelic by Jo MacDonald.
Runtime:
5 min
6:00 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:00
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
6:10 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:10
Farmad Rìoghail
Tha Stella a’ cur àm teaghlaich seachad le Molaidh aig a’ phàirc-spèilidh. Stella spends some family time with Molly at the skate park.
Runtime:
10 min
6:20 PM
Clann Na Cruinne — 18:20
Kana: Lem Bhriathran Fhèin
Tha bacadh-cainnt air Kana ris an canar stad-cainnt ‘s tha i ag innse dhuinn mu dhèidhinn. Kana has a speech impediment which is called a stutter, and she tells us all about it.
Runtime:
20 min
6:40 PM
Flix — 18:40
Feachd nan Cat-fiadhaich
Tha Flix 'son bhith na shàr chat feireil – dìreach mar athair, Zeno. Flix wants to be the ultimate outdoor cat - just like his father, Zeno.
6:50 PM
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:50
Timidh agus an Dràgon/Timmy and the Dragon
Bitzer, Shaun and Flock are convinced that a monster is at loose on the farm and hide in the barn. But what exactly is it they are afraid of?
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 2
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
Lof Banana
Tha treat sònraichte aig Abigail airson brunch, Lof Banana. Abigail has a special brunch treat, a banana loaf.
8:00 PM
Mach à Seo! — 20:00
Episode 2
Ramsay escapes Glasgow for an action-packed weekend in Speyside. Ramsay a’teiche a Glaschu airson dà latha luma làn ann an Srath Spè.
Runtime:
30 min
8:30 PM
Lios Mhàiri/Mairi’s Hebridean Garden — 20:30
Episode 5
Tha Màiri a’ feuchainn ri dath a thoirt às a fhraoich, agus a’ togail a bhuntata. Mairi tries out natural dyeing and harvests her tatties.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Julie Fleeting — 21:00
The story of Julie Fleeting, one of the pioneering football players in the women's game.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
10:15 PM
Slighean Fiadh-bheatha/Wild Corridors — 22:15
Desert Lions/Leòmhannan Fàsaich
How ecological corridors have helped the desert lion prosper in the Kunene Region of north western Namibia.
Runtime:
45 min
11:00 PM
Tuath Cheòl le Ruairidh Gray — 23:00
Episode 2
Singer Ruairidh Gray visits the Grand Ole Opry and brings us musical highlights from legendary music series Tuath Cheòl.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Friday 06 March) 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 Tuath Cheòl le Ruairidh Gray.
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.