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 Saturday 21 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Sat 21 Mar
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Rugbaidh air BBC ALBA/Rugby on BBC ALBA — 16:00
Final: Ayr v Currie
Tha sgioba rugabidh Inbhir Àir a’ cluiche Currie Chieftains aig Millbrae ann an cuairt dheireannach a’ Phremiership. Live coverage of Ayr v Currie Chieftains in the men’s Premiership Rugby final.
Runtime:
2 hr 15 min
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
Cruit Phadruig — 18:30
Cruit Phàdruig
Peter goes to the Highland Cattle Show and takes a trip to the Western Isles. Tha Pàdruig a’ dol gu Fèill a’ Chruidh Gàidhealach ‘s air turas chun na h-Eileanan an Iar.
Runtime:
30 min
Òran Na Mnà — 19:00
Episode 6
Julie Fowlis le taghadh de dh'òrain is bàrdach gaoil. Julie Fowlis explores the themes of love and loss through the Gaelic poetry and songs of women in Scotland.
Runtime:
30 min
Mach à Seo! — 19:30
Episode 4
Ramsay travels to the Isle of Mull to explore the longest cave in the Hebrides. Ramsay ann am Muile a’feuchainn gu ceann na h-uamha is fhaide sna h-eileanan.
Runtime:
30 min
Mas Fhior — 20:00
Mas Fhìor
Niall Iain Macdonald hosts a quiz show where two teams go head-to-head to win a cash prize. Niall Iain Dòmhnallach le farpais cheist ùr is dà sgioba a’ strì airson duais airgid.
Runtime:
30 min
Rùm Gu Rùm, Le Erica — 20:30
Episode 3
Erica has two house projects on either side of the Moray Firth. A Californian-inspired hexagonal house, and a tourist property with a unique Second World War story.
Runtime:
30 min
Seirm — 21:00
Episode 2
Mary Ann Kennedy presents a music show from Celtic Connections 2026, featuring Heidi Talbot, Boubacar Samaké, Fras, Katherine Priddy and Finlay MacVicar & Sarah Hanniffy.
Runtime:
1 hr
Slighean Fiadh-bheatha/Wild Corridors — 22:00
Bearded Vultures/Cnàimh-bhristich
Restoring the corridor between the Pyrenees and the Alps, along with the native species including the largest and rarest of vultures.
Runtime:
45 min
Belladrum — 22:45
Toby Lee
Toby Lee, gaisgeach air a’ ghiotàr, air Àrd-Ùrlar Hot House aig Belladrum 2025. Guitar sensation Toby Lee on the Hot House Stage at Belladrum 2025.
World Pipe Band Championships — 23:30
Episode 2
Tha Catrìona NicNèill aig Farpaisean Chòmhlan Pìoba na Cruinne 2024 le còmhlain ìre a h-aon. Carrie MacNeil presents Grade 1 performances from the World Pipe Band Championships.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 21 March) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Òran Na Mnà , Mach à Seo!, Mas Fhior, and Rùm Gu Rùm, Le Erica. 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 01:00 with World Pipe Band Championships.
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.