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 Wednesday 18 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Wed 18 Mar
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Oscar & Ealasaid — 17:00
Putan a’ Bhogsa-chiùil/The Accordion Button
Ernest has lost a button on his accordion. Célestine is sure that it’s been taken by the Green Mouse, a mysterious rodent that retrieves lost items.
Runtime:
15 min
Beathaichean a’ Bocadaich — 17:15
Mathan agus cearban/Bear and shark
Tha Sophie agus a caraidean a’ bocadaich coltach ri mathan agus cearban. Sophie and her friends dance like a bear and a shark.
Runtime:
5 min
Peataichean/Pets — 17:20
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
Na Clangairean — 17:25
An Lus Mòr
Tha Meanbh is Beag 'son ’s gum fàs na lusan aca sa bhad ach dè nì iad? Meanbh and Beag want their plants to grow quickly, so what will they do?
Runtime:
15 min
Na Clangairean — 17:40
Crònan Meanbh
’S toil le Meanbh tàladh a chluinntinn ’son tuiteam na cadal - tha rudeigin ceàrr a-nochd. Meanbh likes to hear a lullaby to get off to sleep - something is wrong tonight.
Runtime:
10 min
’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish) — 17:50
Mac-lathaich
Tha mac-lathaich ag innse dhuinn mu dheidhinn a caitheamh-beatha. An angler fish tells us all about herself and her lifestyle.
Runtime:
5 min
Stòiridh — 17:55
Mèirleach nan Dathan
Gilleasbaig Fearghasdan a’ leughadh Mèirleach nan Dathan. Gilleasbaig Ferguson reads Mèirleach nan Dathan.
Runtime:
5 min
Clann Na Cruinne — 18:00
Luka: Laoch a' Bhogha-fhroise
Tha Luka ag ràdh g' eil ADHD air na bhios aig a' champ' 's tha e car draghail a' dol ann. Luka says that those attending the camp have ADHD and that he's a bit anxious about going.
Runtime:
15 min
Flix — 18:15
Dioplòmasachd Chon
Tha Greta is Flix ri mì-mhodh nuair a tha iad a’ tighinn còmhla san sgoil! Greta and Flix are badly behaved when they come across one another in school!
Runtime:
15 min
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:30
Strì an Fhearainn | Turf Wars
Battle ensues when the pigs muscle in on Shaun's private club and steal all the pizza. Shaun, Bitzer and the flock mount a rescue mission for Timmy who the pigs have taken hostage.
Facal Gaidhlig CBBC ALBA — 18:40
Facal Gàidhlig CBBC ALBA
Calum Dòmhnallach le taghadh de na faclan Gàidhlig a b’ fheàrr a chòrd ris fhèin. Calum Macdonald introduces a selection of his favourite Gaelic words.
Runtime:
5 min
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:45
Gubbo ’s a Shàr Inneal Glacaidh Chnuimh
Tha Troig ’son dearbhadh gum bi deagh bheachdan aige. Troig wants to prove that he has good ideas.
Runtime:
15 min
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:
35 min
Scottish Women's Premier League (BBC ALBA) — 19:35
Celtic v Glasgow City
Join us for midweek live SWPL football action as Celtic host Glasgow City, with Micheal Steele and Alex O’Henley.
Runtime:
2 hr 10 min
Belladrum — 21:45
Ben Walker
An seinneadair-sgrìobhadair Albannach, Ben Walker le seisean acoustic aig Belladrum 2025. Scottish singer-songwriter Ben Walker performs an acoustic session.
Runtime:
15 min
OMC! — 22:00
Episode 1
Sketch show featuring a collection of comic characters, spoofs, queue-skipping at the doctors and unexpected puppy love.
Runtime:
30 min
Cuantan Caochlaideach/Seas in Motion — 22:30
An Cuan a Tuath Diomhair
In Europe’s North and Baltic Seas, a look at dolphins catching salmon and skuas fighting to protect their chicks.
Runtime:
50 min
Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal — 23:20
Episode 10
Skipinnish le Walking on the Waves aig cuirm-chiùil bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. Skipinnish perform Walking on the Waves at a concert from Edinburgh Castle.
Runtime:
5 min
Transatlantic Sessions — 23:25
Episode 5
Julie Fowlis agus Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh le taghadh ciùil bho Transatlantic Sessions. Julie Fowlis and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh present highlights from Transatlantic Sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 18 March) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Scottish Women's Premier League (BBC ALBA), Belladrum, and OMC!. 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 Transatlantic Sessions.
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.