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 Thursday 12 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Alba Today

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Alba Today

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Bing

Bhù Bhù
Chan eil na h-oidhirpean sgioblachaidh aig Bing uabhasach soirbheachail! Bing's efforts at tidying up his mess are less than successful.
Runtime: 10 min

Bing

Seo Mi Tighinn
Tha Bing caran teagmhach mu bhith dol sìos an t-sleamhnag ùr aig an raon-chluich'. Bing is feeling a bit apprehensive about going down the new slide at the playground.
Runtime: 10 min

Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare)

Rùn-dìomhair/Secret
Owl wants to enter a drawing contest, but fearing his work is not good enough, he throws it away. Fox brings the discarded drawing to Hare and they decide to send it in secretly.
Runtime: 10 min

’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish)

An Creachann-mòr
Tha sinn a’ cluinntinn mu dhèidhinn na dòighean-beatha aig creachannan-mòra an diugh. We meet a giant clam today who tells us all about her species and their way of life.
Runtime: 5 min

Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal

An Sreathart Mòr/The Enormous Sneeze
Teal is having a lovely time in the flowers that are blooming all over the island. She brings a bunch to Abney, but they make him sneeze again and again!
Runtime: 10 min

Peicein/Petit

Am bi gaisgich ag òl tì?
Petit, Laura, Greg and Roman visit Petit's cousin, who's a super fan of princesses.
Runtime: 10 min

Stòiridh

Am Prionnsa Cinders
Gilleasbaig Fearghasdan a’ leughadh Am Prionnsa Cinders. Gilleasbaig Ferguson reads Am Prionnsa Cinders.
Runtime: 5 min

The Deep/An Doimhne

An Cuartan
Tha Na Neachdan air an glacadh ann an cuartan - 's chan eil iad leotha fhèin! The Neachdan are trapped in a maze, and they are not alone!
Runtime: 20 min

An Sgoil

Episode 4
Chan eil duine sam bith a’ leantainn nan siostaman ùra aig Ciorstaidh agus chan eil i idir toilichte. No one is following Ciorstaidh’s new systems, and she isn’t happy about it.
Runtime: 20 min

Naidheachdan Neònach CBBC ALBA

Episode 2
Calum Macdonald introduces his personal highlights from the craziest news show on BBC ALBA!
Runtime: 5 min

An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud

Ionmhas Falaichte/Treasure Hunt
Dave uses a magnet to search for treasure, but ends up attracting all of the town’s metal - and not just the small stuff.
Runtime: 15 min

Golf: Mun Cuairt Alba

Episode 2
Those story of blind golfers who play for Scotland, and we follow European Tour player Laura Murray through more of her training.
Runtime: 30 min

SpeakGaelic

SpeakGaelic: Series 4 - 22
Eilidh Lewsey chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean is in Crail in Fife, meeting poet Deborah Moffatt to discuss 20th century Gaelic poets.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

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: 30 min

Rathad Ramsay

Episode 6
Ramsay MacMahon goes for a hike with Norman MacLeod. Ramsay MacMahon a’falbh air chuairt cuide ri Tormod MacLeòid.
Runtime: 30 min

Cuantan Caochlaideach/Seas in Motion

An Cuan a Tuath Diomhair
In Europe’s North and Baltic Seas, we witness dolphins catching salmon and skuas fighting to protect their chicks.
Runtime: 55 min

Brunch le Abigail

Lof Banana
Tha treat sònraichte aig Abigail airson brunch, Lof Banana. Abigail has a special brunch treat, a banana loaf.

Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side

Rònaigh | Rona
Coinneach MacFhraing seeks out unclimbed lines and challenging new routes on the remote and beautiful island of Rona.
Runtime: 30 min

Sar Sgeoil

Sàr Sgeòil - Dracula
Cathy Macdonald on Bram Stoker’s iconic horror novel, Dracula. Cathy Dhòmhnallach air an leabhar ainmeil oillte aig Bram Stoker, Dracula.

OMC!

Episode 4
Includes problems at the ferry office, an all-action grudge against the boss in the workplace and an everlasting proposal.
Runtime: 30 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 12 March) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Golf: Mun Cuairt Alba, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Rathad Ramsay. 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 OMC!.

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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