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 07 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Sat 07 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: 10 hr i Available on iPlayer

4:00 PM

Wallace 's Gromit — 16:00

A' Bhriogais Chearr/Wallace & Gromit in The Wrong Trousers

Tha briogais-teicneo 's loidsear ùr gus trioblaid uabhasach adhbharachadh do Wallace 's Gromit. A pair of techno-trousers and a new lodger cause untold trouble.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

4:30 PM

An Là — 16:30

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

4:45 PM

Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal — 16:45

Episode 1

Skipinnish le Land Below the Waves aig cuirm-chiùil bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. Skipinnish perform Land Below the Waves at a concert from Edinburgh Castle.

Runtime: 5 min

4:50 PM

Fifa Women's World Cup Qualifiers — 16:50

Scotland v Luxembourg

Live international football as Scotland women’s team take on Luxembourg in a World Cup qualifier.

Runtime: 2 hr 10 min

7:00 PM

Òran Na Mnà — 19:00

Episode 4

Sann air dealachach, trèigsinn agus eilthireach a tha am program a cuir an aghaidh an t-seachdain seo. Alyth MacCormick explores the themes of parting, leaving home and exile.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

Mach à Seo! — 19:30

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

8:00 PM

Mas Fhior — 20:00

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

8:30 PM

Rùm Gu Rùm, Le Erica — 20:30

Episode 1

In Inverness, an old office on the iconic market brae steps gets transformed into a hairdresser’s salon.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

Cuirm aig Celtic — 21:00

Cuirm aig Celtic Connections | Valtos & Caraidean

Valtos & caraidean aig Celtic Connections. Air a lìbhrigeadh le Megan NicGill-Fhaolain. Valtos and friends in concert for Celtic Connections. Presented by Megan MacLellan.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

Slighean Fiadh-bheatha/Wild Corridors — 22:00

Bears of the Carpathians/Mathain nan Carpathian

To preserve Romanian wildlife, a 150km-long passage was created in 2010: the Zarand corridor. For bears, this gateway is key to survival.

Runtime: 40 min

10:40 PM

Belladrum — 22:40

Supergrass

Gaisgich Britpop, Supergrass, air Àrd-Ùrlar Hot House aig Belladrum 2025. Britpop legends Supergrass perform their hits on the Hot House Stage at Belladrum.

Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

11:05 PM

World Pipe Band Championships — 23:05

Episode 2

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

Runtime: 1 hr 55 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 07 March) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Òran Na Mnà , Mach à Seo!, Mas Fhior, and Rùm Gu Rùm, Le Erica. 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?

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