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 19 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Thu 19 Mar
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Bing — 17:00
A' Fàs
Tha Coco a toirt a chreidsinn air Bing g' eil e fàs sìos an àite suas! Coco has Bing believing that he's getting shorter instead of growing!
Runtime:
5 min
Bing — 17:05
Sreathart
Chan eil Bing a' faireachdainn gu math 's mar sin, chan urrainn dha cluich aig taigh Sula. Bing isn't feeling very well and so can't go to Sula's house to play today.
Runtime:
10 min
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 17:15
Co-ogha/Cousin
Fox is fed up with Tusk always boasting about his toughness. When Cousin comes over to stay, Fox is really eager to prove that Cousin is even more tough than Tusk.
Runtime:
15 min
’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish) — 17:30
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
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:35
Am Baga-làimhe/The Handbag
Abney and Teal go fishing. Teal soon loses interest, but Abney finally catches something very interesting - a handbag!
Runtime:
10 min
Peicein/Petit — 17:45
Tha an t-àm ann airson cadal a’ gheamhraidh!/It’s time to hibernate!
Greg finds Gutierrez, Roman's missing pet turtle. Then everyone tries the impossible - to keep the turtle from hibernating.
Runtime:
10 min
Stòiridh — 17:55
Air a’ Chladach
Mòrag Anna NicNèill a’ leughadh Air a’ Chladach. Morag Ann MacNeil reads Air a’ Chladach.
Runtime:
5 min
The Deep/An Doimhne — 18:00
Sàr-sgeul na Muice-mara
Tha muc-mhara bhruideil, gheal ri sàbhaladh – saoil an e am Mòbaidh Dick a th’ innte? There’s a huge, white whale to be saved - could it be Moby Dick?
Runtime:
20 min
An Sgoil — 18:20
Episode 5
Tha Daisy a’ feuchainn ri plèana leòmach a buannachadh agus cha stad i aig dad gus sin a dhèanamh. Daisy is busy trying to win a private jet, and she will do anything to succeed.
Runtime:
20 min
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
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:45
Leabaidh Ùr/Duvet Day
The Spuds show off Betty and George’s new bed by taking it for a spin around the town, picking up a few unexpected passengers along the way.
Runtime:
15 min
Golf: Mun Cuairt Alba — 19:00
Episode 3
We take an aerial journey along the Ayrshire coast and learn about the first Open Championship which took place at Prestwick.
Runtime:
30 min
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 4 - 23
Fr Jarek Kwiecień, originally from Poland, talks to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean is in Oban at the depot of the Northern Lighthouse Board to learn about their work.
An Là — 20:00
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:
30 min
Rathad Ramsay — 20:30
Episode 7
Ramsay MacMahon goes on a walk through the hills of Edinburgh with Rob Dunbar. Tha Ramsay MacMahon air chuairt tro cnuic Dhùn Èideann cuide ri Rob Dunbar.
Runtime:
30 min
Cuantan Caochlaideach/Seas in Motion — 21:00
Miorbhailean Baltach
In Europe’s North and Baltic Seas, a Gotland grass snake is filmed hunting in the sea for the very first time.
Runtime:
50 min
Brunch le Abigail — 21:50
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.
Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves — 22:00
Episode 1
Tha na seòid a’ feuchainn air stoidhe còcaireachd Hangi. The lads try their hand at cooking Hangi style.
Runtime:
30 min
Sar Sgeoil — 22:30
Anne of Green Gables
Cathy san eilean Chanadach a bhrosnaich an leabhar iomraiteach Anne of Green Gables. Cathy visits the Canadian island that inspired the much-loved novel, Anne of Green Gables.
Runtime:
1 hr
OMC! — 23:30
Episode 1
Sketch show featuring a collection of comic characters, spoofs, queue-skipping at the doctors and unexpected puppy love.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 19 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.