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 Sunday 08 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Sun 08 Mar
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The first program is at 1:00 AM (1:00 AM UK Time )
1:00 AM
6:00 AM
1:00 PM
Wallace 's Gromit — 13:00
Dlùth-Bhearradh/Wallace & Gromit in A Close Shave
Having escaped the rustling truck, a little lamb makes his way to Wallace and Gromit's house and trouble ensues when the unlikely rustlers discover his whereabouts.
1:30 PM
Seirm — 13:30
Celtic Connections Shorts - Episode 3
Music from Mairi MacMillan, Eoghainn O'Ceannabhain & Ultan O'Brien and Blue Rose Code. Comhla ri Màiri Nicillemhaoil, Eoghainn O'Ceannabhain & Ultan O'Brien agus Blue Rose Code.
Runtime:
20 min
1:50 PM
Serie A — 13:50
Bologna v Hellas Verona
Live Serie A football action as Bologna host Hellas Verona. All the coverage with Alex O’ Henley, while commentary comes from Allan MacLeod.
Runtime:
2 hr 10 min
4:00 PM
Peataichean/Pets — 16:00
Episode 13
Eilidh visits Emily and her adorable rabbits, Syrius and Seumas, as we get to find out how to look after rabbits.
Runtime:
10 min
4:10 PM
Na Clangairean — 16:10
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
4:25 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 16:25
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
4:30 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 16:30
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
4:40 PM
Beathaichean a’ Bocadaich — 16:40
Damhan-allaidh agus muc-mhara/Spider and whale
Tha Sophie agus a caraidean a’ bocadaich coltach ri damhan-allaidh agus muc-mhara. Sophie and her friends dance like a spider and a whale.
Runtime:
5 min
4:45 PM
Bing — 16:45
Faileas
Tha Bing amharasach mu na faileasan a tha ga leantainn fhèin ‘s Flop mun ghàrradh. Bing is suspicious of the shadows that seem to following him and Flop round the garden.
Runtime:
5 min
4:50 PM
Bing — 16:50
Ìomhaighean Ceòlmhor
Chan eil Bing air a dhòigh nach e a tha buannachadh an geama a thagh e fhèin a chluich. Bing is unhappy at not winning the game he himself chose to play.
Runtime:
10 min
5:00 PM
Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean — 17:00
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
5:05 PM
Peicein/Petit — 17:05
Lorgaidh mi an ceangal eadarainn uile!/I’ll find the missing link between us all!
For homework, Petit and his friends must draw what they imagine the prehistoric missing link looks like.
Runtime:
10 min
5:15 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 17:15
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
5:25 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 17:25
A’ Fàs Mòr/Apple Pip
Dave swallows an apple pip and turns into a tree. With the help of an oak tree called Linda, he discovers the importance of looking after nature.
Runtime:
10 min
5:35 PM
Hilda — 17:35
An Cinneadh Caillt’
Tha Hilda is a caraidean a’ sireadh phlanntraisean annasach. Hilda and her friends are searching for rare plants.
Runtime:
25 min
6:00 PM
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:00
Cuirm na Granndachd
Tha Cuirm na Granndachd a’ gabhail àit’ far am faigh iad a mach cò as gràinnde de na Bògaisean. The Ugly Pageant is taking place where they decide on the ugliest Bògais.
Runtime:
15 min
6:15 PM
An Là — 18:15
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
6:30 PM
Seachd Là — 18:30
Naidheachdan ionadail, nàiseanta is eadar-nàiseanta gach seachdainn le sgioba-naidheachd BBC ALBA. Local, national and international news from BBC ALBA.
Runtime:
1 hr
7:30 PM
Alleluia! — 19:30
Episode 5
Iain MacKinnon reads excerpts from Gliocas bhon Bhìoball by Donald Saunders, and Mairi MacInnes narrates from The Mother’s Catechism.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Rathad Ramsay — 20:00
Episode 5
Ramsay MacMahon is in Glen Affric with Erica MacPherson. Ramsay MacMahon agus Erica Nic a’ Phearsain còmhla ann an Gleann Aifrig.
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.
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
Julie Fleeting — 22:00
The story of Julie Fleeting, one of the pioneering football players in the women's game.
Runtime:
1 hr 20 min
11:20 PM
Belladrum — 23:20
Casey Lowery
Casey Lowery, seinneadair-sgrìobhadair a fhuair cliù air an eadar-lìon aig Belladrum 2025. Internet sensation and talented singer-songwriter Casey Lowery at Belladrum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Sunday 08 March) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Alleluia!, Rathad Ramsay, Mas Fhior, and An t-Eilean/The Island . 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 Belladrum.
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.