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 28 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Sat 28 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: 10 hr i Available on iPlayer

4:00 PM

Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean — 16:00

Tuaineal Siocamor

Tha Daolag Bhreac is Seillean tuathal leis na rinn iad de thoinneamh. Daolag Bhreac and Seillean are dizzy after the amount of spinning they’ve done.

Runtime: 5 min

4:05 PM

AH-AH/No-No — 16:05

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

4:15 PM

Oscar & Ealasaid — 16:15

An Soitheach-fànais/The Flying Saucer

Ernest is tired of being spied on by his neighbour. To cure her of the habit, he decides to play a joke on her, starring Célestine and Boléro.

Runtime: 15 min

4:30 PM

Pip is Posy — 16:30

Sadhbhaidh Sgoinneil

Tha Pip is Posy a’ togail shadhbhaidhean ach chan eil iad idir rèidh le chèile. Pip and Posy are den-building, but they’re not getting on with one another.

Runtime: 5 min

4:35 PM

Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 16:35

Am Baga-làimhe/The Handbag

Abney and Teal go fishing. Teal soon loses interest, but Abney finally catches something very interesting - a handbag!

Runtime: 15 min

4:50 PM

Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 16:50

Ionmhas/Treasure

Tusk is painting a portrait of Ping Wing. Well, he’s trying to. Frustrated, he throws away his attempts.

Runtime: 10 min

5:00 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 17:00

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: 10 min

5:10 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 17:10

Spà Rìoghail

Tha oidhche spà dol a bhith ann ’s tha Bhànrigh ’son sealltainn cho math ’s a tha spà. A spa night is going to take place and the Queen wants to show how it is a fantastic experience.

Runtime: 15 min

5:25 PM

Dùbhlain CBBC Alba — 17:25

Episode 4

Calum Macdonald takes a look at some of the bonkers challenges attempted by the CBBC ALBA team, including some very smelly cheese tasting!

Runtime: 5 min

5:30 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 17:30

Vito: An Sàr Bhogsair

Thug bàs a mhàthair air Vito gu bhith trèanadh gu cruaidh gus àrd ìre bogsaidh a ruigsinn. Spurred on to train harder by his mother's death, Vito has got to a high level in boxing.

Runtime: 15 min

5:45 PM

An Là — 17:45

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

6:00 PM

Cruit Phadruig — 18:00

Cruit Phàdruig

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

6:30 PM

Prosbaig — 18:30

Episode 7

Past stories covered include evidence of drug misuse escalating throughout the Highlands; and rising cancer levels among women in Caithness and Galloway.

Runtime: 30 min

7:00 PM

Òran Na Mnà — 19:00

Episode 7

Mìairi NicaGhobhain le taghadh de dh'òrain is bàrdach gaoil. Mary Smith explores the themes of love and loss through the Gaelic poetry and songs of women in Scotland.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

Mach à Seo! — 19:30

Episode 5

Ramsay immerses himself in Durness’s history, mainland Britain’s most north-westerly community. Ramsay a’bogadh an eachdraidh Dhiùirnis, am baile is fhaide an iar-thuath air tìr-mòr

Runtime: 30 min

8:00 PM

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

8:30 PM

Rùm Gu Rùm, Le Erica — 20:30

Episode 4

Erica visits her home island of Skye for a barn renovation, plus a look at a stately home near Elgin once connected to cashmere wool.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

Seirm — 21:00

Episode 3

Mary Ann Kennedy presents a music show from Celtic Connections 2026, featuring RURA, Arthur, Ruairidh & Iain Cormack, Alice Macmillan, JP Cormier and ÉTÉ.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

Na Lorgairean Aillse/The Cancer Detectives — 22:00

An sgeulachd mu na daoine a rinn strì gus boireannaich a shàbhaladh bho aillse mhuineal na machlaige. The story of those who fought tirelessly to save women from cervical cancer.

Runtime: 50 min

10:50 PM

Belladrum — 22:50

The Hoosiers

The Hoosiers air Àrd-Ùrlar a’ Ghàrraidh air an oidhche mu dheireadh de Belladrum 2025. The Hoosiers rock the Garden Stage on the final night of Belladrum.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

11:20 PM

World Pipe Band Championships — 23:20

Episode 1

Tha Catrìona NicNèill aig Farpais Chòmhlan Pìoba na Cruinne 2025. Carrie MacNeil presents Grade One performances from the 2025 World Pipe Band Championships.

Runtime: 2 hr 40 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 28 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 02:00 with World Pipe Band Championships.

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

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