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 13 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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ITV1
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ITV3
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RTÉ One
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Na Clangairean
Is Mis’ an t-Ughbot
Tha rud neònach air a’ phlanaid. Coltach ri ugh agus robot - ughbot ‘s dòcha? An odd thing has landed on the planet. It's like an egg and a robot - an eggbot perhaps?
Runtime:
15 min
Peataichean/Pets
Episode 14
Eilidh visits Rose and her beautiful greyhound dogs, Libby and Marvin. We learn how to look after dogs and find out about all the activities they get up to together.
Runtime:
5 min
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock
Buzzy Bees/Seilleanan Srannach
To find the best flowers for Mama and Papa, Oona and Baba follow some bees. Gus na lusan as fheàrr fhaighinn 'son mamaidh is Papaidh, the Oona is Baba a' leanail sheilleanan.
Runtime:
5 min
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock
Swimming Lesson/Leasan Snàimh
Baba has a swimming lesson with Oona. Diving proves difficult - but Baba is determined! Tha leasan snàimh aig baba còmhla ri Oona. Tha daibheadh na dhùbhlan – ach tha Baba daingeann!
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
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
Stòiridh
A’ Choinean Chòir
Mòrag Anna NicNèill a’ leughadh A’ Choinean Chòir. Morag Ann MacNeil reads A’ Choinean Chòir.
Runtime:
5 min
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door
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
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door
Gusgal Rìoghail
Tha Stella a' cluinntinn gusgal mu Mhgr. Bruno. Ach bheil e fìor? Stella hears gossip about Mgr Bruno. But is it true?
Runtime:
15 min
Clann Na Cruinne
Tiago – Làmhan Labhrach
Tha Tiago deich bliadhna a’ dh’aois agus ag innse dhuinn mu chànan nam bodhar. Tiago is ten and tells us about sign language.
Runtime:
15 min
Flix
Tha Tàlant aig Tabaidh
Tha an t-seoth' tàlant gus bhith ann ach saoil a bheil tàlant dha-rìribh aig Tabaidh? The talent show is going to take place, but does Tabaidh really have a talent?
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep
Feadag Ùr Bitzer | Bitzer's New Whistle
Bitzer thinks the future has arrived when he takes delivery of his new high tech farmyard control module. But when the gadget malfunctions, Bitzer is left wishing for his old whistle.
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:
25 min
Machair
Episode 3
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime:
25 min
Brunch le Abigail
Tost Frangach
Tha Abigail a’ toirt thugainn biadh blasta airson brunch, Tost Frangach. Abigail looks at a tasty addition to your brunch options - french toast.
Mach à Seo!
Episode 3
Ramsay is on his bike for an adventure taking in the sights and history of East Lothian. Ramsay air a bhaidhseagail a’siubhal tro sheallaidhean is eachdraidh Lodainn an Ear.
Runtime:
30 min
Cruit Phadruig
Episode 1
Join Peter as he starts work on the house and travels to a crofting stronghold in Lewis. Thigibh cuide ri Pàdruig ‘s e tòiseachadh a’ togail taigh agus a’ siubhal gu Leòdhas.
Runtime:
30 min
An Geam Àlainn
Ball-coise nam ban ann an Alba bho shealladh luchd-cluiche, luchd-leantainn & eòlaichean. Women’s football in Scotland seen through the eyes of players, fans and experts.
Runtime:
1 hr
Slighean Fiadh-bheatha/Wild Corridors
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:
45 min
Belladrum
racecar
An còmhlan alt-pop à Lodainn an Ear, racecar, le seisean acoustic aig Belladrum 2025. East Lothian alt-pop band racecar perform an acoustic session.
Cuirm aig Celtic
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Friday 13 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 Cuirm aig Celtic.
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.