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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 today with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Tonight's highlights

7:00 PM Bus Ghlaschu/Glasgow Bus A look at the characters and stories around the bus that runs between Donegal and Glasgow.
7:25 PM SpeakGaelic We meet Gaelic learner Clare Coghill and Calum Maclean surveys the streets of Glasgow in search of Greek architecture.
8:00 PM An Là 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.
8:30 PM An Clo Mor Time is running out for mill owner Seumas as he tries to save his business, but his corner cutting leads to horrific consequences.
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BBC ALBA Schedule — Today

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

Marvin’s 'Rocky'/An 'Rocky' aig Marvin
Marvin loses his favourite rock. Tha Marvin a' call a' chreag as fheàrr leis. 'S beag feum a th' anns na creagan ùr aig Oona – 'n tèid ac' air “Rocky” a lorg?
Runtime: 10 min
5:10 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:10

The Perfect Spot/An t-Àite as Fheàrr
Mama and Papa are taking Oona and Baba on a family outing. Tha Mamaidh is Papaidh a' toirt Oona is Baba air turas teaghlaich.
Runtime: 5 min
5:15 PM

Boban is Fuigheag — 17:15

A’ Bhròg
Chanainn g’eil Fuigheag feumach air taic an dèidh dha tuiteam am broinn bròg. Fuigheag is in need of help after falling inside a shoe.
Runtime: 5 min
5:20 PM

Meaban and Moo — 17:20

Episode 4
Tha Linda a’ tadhal air Meaban is Moo gus dùbhlan a chur romhpa. An-diugh feumaidh iad rudan a tha dubh a lorg. Linda challenges Meaban and Moo to find black items.
Runtime: 10 min
5:30 PM

AH-AH/No-No — 17:30

An Rocaid Nach Gabh Ceannsachadh
Tha tòrr gleadhraich a’ tighinn bho thaigh Chùlaig ach dè tha dèanamh am fuaim sgriosail? There’s a loud rattling coming from Cùlaig’s house, but what’s making the awful noise?
Runtime: 10 min
5:40 PM

Pip is Posy — 17:40

Taigh-Osta Bhogais
Tha Jamila a' cur air dòigh dachaigh ’son bògais ‘s tha Pip is Posy ’son cuideachadh. Jamila is setting up a home for bugs and Pip and Posy want to help.
Runtime: 5 min
5:45 PM

Pip is Posy — 17:45

Caraidean Foileige
Tha Pip is Posy ealantach le foileagan an-diugh ach chan eil iad fada bàidheil le chèile. Pip and Posy are being artistic with pancakes, but they’re not friendly for long.
Runtime: 10 min
5:55 PM

Stòiridh — 17:55

Sòlas
Christine Primrose reads Sòlas written by Corrinne Averiss, illustrated by Isabelle Follath and translated into Gaelic by Morag Stewart.
Runtime: 5 min
6:00 PM

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

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras
Tha Stella ag iarraidh a’ bhith àbhaisteach ach tha beachd eile aig Màthair na Bànrigh! Stella wants to be normal, but the Queen Mother has other ideas!
Runtime: 10 min
6:10 PM

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

Màirneal Rìoghail
Tha Stella air màirneal fhaighinn an dèidh mi-thuigs’ mu thilgeil ball-pàipear. Stella has been given detention after a mix-up over the throwing of a paper ball.
Runtime: 15 min
6:25 PM

Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:25

Fèis Chnuimh Dhearc
Tha an Fhèis Chnuimh mu chàirdeas is coibhneas – saoil an cuimhnich 'ad uile mun sin? Grubfest is about sharing and friendship, will everyone remember that?
Runtime: 10 min
6:35 PM

The Deep/An Doimhne — 18:35

Annas a’ Mhuir Bhaltaich
Is the Baltic Sea Anomaly really other-worldly? Art seems to think that it is!
Runtime: 25 min
7:00 PM

Bus Ghlaschu/Glasgow Bus — 19:00

Episode 1
A look at the characters and stories around the bus that runs between Donegal and Glasgow.
Runtime: 25 min
7:25 PM

SpeakGaelic — 19:25

SpeakGaelic: Series 1 - 2
We meet Gaelic learner Clare Coghill and Calum Maclean surveys the streets of Glasgow in search of Greek architecture.
Runtime: 35 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

An Clo Mor — 20:30

Meal do Naidheachd An-Diugh - Happy Birthday
Time is running out for mill owner Seumas as he tries to save his business, but his corner cutting leads to horrific consequences.
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 PM

Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales — 21:00

Episode 2
Kate keeps heading south and meets up with Liam Crouse, who takes her out for a trip around Lochboisdale.
Runtime: 45 min
9:45 PM

Samhradh air Sàl — 21:45

Katie MacRitchie goes fishing with Angus and talks about the role it plays in fostering island communities.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
10:00 PM

Cuirm aig Celtic — 22:00

Episode 2
Cuirm Òran Ùr aig Celtic Connections a’ comharrachadh òrain ùra Gàidhlig. Òran Ùr concert at Celtic Connections celebrating new Gaelic songs.
Runtime: 30 min
10:30 PM

Maorach - Hebridean Shellfish — 22:30

How does Hebridean shellfish get from the wild seas and onto people’s plates in Spain? Ciamar a bhios maorach a' siubhal bho chuantan Innse Gall gu truinnsearan na Spàinne?
Runtime: 1 hr
11:30 PM

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

Episode 5
Tha na seòid a’ toirt sùil air innealan a bhios a’ toirt taic dhuinn sa chidsin. The lads have a look at cooking aids, gadgets to help in the kitchen.
Runtime: 30 min
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Tomorrow on BBC ALBA — 21 April 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Monday 20 April) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Bus Ghlaschu/Glasgow Bus, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and An Clo Mor. 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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