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 Monday 23 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Mon 23 Mar

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

12:00 AM

Alba Today — 00:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 6 hr i Available on iPlayer

6:00 AM

Alba Today — 06:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 11 hr i Available on iPlayer

5:00 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:00

Baba ri Teasairginn/Baba To The Rescue

Isabelle, Phoenix and Oona are on their way to meet Mossy. Tha Iseabail, Phoenix is Onna dol a choinneachadh Mosaidh.

Runtime: 5 min

5:05 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:05

Stamh! Stamh!/Kelp! Kelp!

Bernie has been washed out to sea on a bit of driftwood. Tha Bernie air a sguabadh a-mach gu muir air pìos fiodha, fhad 's a dh'fhan e ri Bernadette 'son clic.

Runtime: 15 min

5:20 PM

Boban is Fuigheag — 17:20

An Drochaid Chugallach

Tha Boban is Fuigheag a' dol air misean an-diugh is feumar deagh bhalaist! Boban and Fuigheag are going on a mission today and good balance is needed!

Runtime: 5 min

5:25 PM

Peataichean/Pets — 17:25

Episode 15

Tha Eilidh NicCarmaig a' coinneachadh ri Angus agus na ceithir cait aige. Eilidh Cormack meets Angus and his four cats.

Runtime: 5 min

5:30 PM

AH-AH/No-No — 17:30

Ùpraid An Cois Cruinneachadh AH-AH

Tha AH-AH is MacÌomhair a’ tòiseachadh cruinneachaidhean ach chan eil cùisean sìtheil. AH-AH and MacÌomhair start collections, but things aren’t peaceful.

Runtime: 10 min

5:40 PM

Pip is Posy — 17:40

La An Aodaich-Oidhch'

Tha Posy toilichte gur e Là an Aodaich-oidhch’ a th’ann ach tha Pip ‘son cluich sa phàirc. Posy is delighted that it’s Pyjama Day but Pip wants to go and play in the park.

Runtime: 5 min

5:45 PM

Pip is Posy — 17:45

Adan Gorach

Tha Pip is Posy a’ dèanamh adan gòrach ach tha Posy a’ briseadh gealladh lùdaig. Pip and Posy make silly hats, but Posy breaks a pinky promise.

Runtime: 10 min

5:55 PM

Stòiridh — 17:55

Tad

Catriona Mhoireach a’ leughadh Tad. A bedtime story for young children. Catriona Murray reads Tad.

Runtime: 5 min

6:00 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:00

Trùmpaid Rìoghail

Tha’n Trùmpaid Rìoghail air a dhol air chall – càite am b’urrainn dhi a bhith? The royal trumpet has gone missing, where can it be?

Runtime: 10 min

6:10 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:10

Neach-brìgh Rìoghail

Abair gu bheil Bleideag iarratach ’s Stella na manaidsear-sgìreil oirr'. Bleideag is very demanding when Stella becomes her community manager.

Runtime: 15 min

6:25 PM

Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:25

Bha thu ri Aisling!

Tha Troig trang a’ dèanamh fàidhireachdan an-diugh ‘s e air misean teasairginn. Troig is busy foretelling futures when he is on a rescue mission.

Runtime: 10 min

6:35 PM

The Deep/An Doimhne — 18:35

An Dìth

Chan eil sgeul air neach air bòrd an Orca Dhorch – càite bheil iad? The Dark Orca is completely deserted. Where is everyone?

Runtime: 25 min

7:00 PM

Slighe Chladach Fiobha (Fife Coastal Path) — 19:00

Episode 5

Iagan MacNeil explores the Fife Coastal Path, from Crail to Newburgh. Tha Iagan MacNèill a’coiseachd cladach Fìobha, bho Charaile gu Newburgh.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

SpeakGaelic — 19:30

SpeakGaelic: Series 1 - 11

Joy Dunlop meets learner and musician Teya-Jean Bawden who lives near Beauly, and Calum Maclean goes in search of some tasty match-day treats in Kilmarnock.

Runtime: 30 min

8:00 PM

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

8:30 PM

Cruit Phadruig — 20:30

Episode 3

The time has come, and Peter is ready to buy some Highland cows. Là na Fèille ann agus tha Pàdruig deiseil airson crodh Gàidhealach a cheannach.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

Trusadh — 21:00

Beatha sa Bhan

Daoine bho air feadh Alba a tha a’ gabhail chun an rathad mhòir anns na bhanaichean-campachaidh aca fhèin. Meeting Scots who have taken to the open road in campervans.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

Transatlantic Sessions — 22:00

Episode 6

Julie Fowlis agus Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh le taghadh ciùil bho Transatlantic Sessions. Julie Fowlis and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh present highlights from Transatlantic Sessions.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

10:30 PM

DR NZ — 22:30

Dr Euan MacDonald moves to Rotorua in New Zealand to work in the city’s hospital. An Dr. Euan Dòmhnallach a' dol gu Sealann Nuadh, a dh' obair san ospadal ann an Rotorua.

Runtime: 1 hr

11:30 PM

Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves — 23:30

Episode 1

Tha na seòid a’ feuchainn air stoidhe còcaireachd Hangi. The lads try their hand at cooking Hangi style.

Runtime: 30 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Monday 23 March) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Slighe Chladach Fiobha (Fife Coastal Path) , SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Cruit Phadruig. 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 Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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