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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 on Tuesday 21 April 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Tue 21 Apr

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

AH-AH/No-No — 17:00

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
5:10 PM

Pip is Posy — 17:10

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
5:15 PM

Pip is Posy — 17:15

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
5:25 PM

Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:25

An Càl Mòr/The Enormous Cabbage
Abney plants seeds in the moonlight. By the morning, some have grown into lovely big cabbages. Abney and Teal decide to help one that is struggling.
Runtime: 10 min
5:35 PM

Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean — 17:35

Ceilearadh na Maidne
Tha fuaim a’ dùsgadh Daolag-bhreac is Seillean – fuaim mar eoin a’ seinn – ceilearadh na maidne! A loud noise wakes up Ladybird and Bee, a noise like birds singing.
Runtime: 5 min
5:40 PM

Stan & Gran — 17:40

Feadalaich an Draoidh
Melanie won't go to her favourite beach because of a strange sound known as The Wizard's Whistle.
Runtime: 10 min
5:50 PM

Stòiridh — 17:50

An Solas air an Oidhche
Catriona Mhoireach a’ leughadh An Solas air an Oidhche. Catriona Murray reads An Solas air an Oidhche.
Runtime: 10 min
6:00 PM

Stri — 18:00

Episode 4
Alexa a’ farpais an aghaidh preasantairean CBBC ALBA. Alexa competes against the CBBC ALBA presenters.
Runtime: 5 min i Available on iPlayer
6:05 PM

An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:05

An Drèin As Gràinde/Grimmest Face
Dave is practising for Grimsby’s ‘grimmest face’ competition and finds that the wind changing direction really can cause the face to stick.
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer
6:15 PM

An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:15

A’ Saoradh Granaidh/Breaking Gran
Gran has been particularly naughty lately and is sentenced to a stay in an old people’s home. The home is the stuff of nightmares for Gran, and it’s up to the Spuds to break her free.
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer
6:25 PM

Na Speuran — 18:25

Episode 4
Tha rudan inntinneach aig an Speuradair Bekah ri innse mu rionnagan. Astronaut Bekah shares some interesting facts about stars.
Runtime: 10 min
6:35 PM

Hilda — 18:35

An Cearcall Frìde
Tha Hilda a’ falbh air cuairt-dànachd leis an t-Seirbheis Shàbhailteachd an-diugh. Hilda is away on an adventure with the Safety Patrol today.
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
7:00 PM

Gàrraidhean Mòra — 19:00

Edinburgh
Mairi Rodgers travels to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, where she meets the garden’s most famous resident, 'New Reekie'.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

SpeakGaelic — 19:30

SpeakGaelic: Series 2 - 2
We meet learner Andrew Gourlay from Fife, and Calum Maclean is in Perthshire to explore the myths connected to one of Britain’s oldest trees.
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

Mas Fhior — 20:30

Episode 10
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
9:00 PM

Chernobyl – Utopia na Smal/Chernobyl – Utopia in Flames — 21:00

Pàrras/Paradise
In 1970, the Soviet Union begins construction of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and the nuclear city of Pripyat.
Runtime: 45 min
9:45 PM

Somhairle Spins — 21:45

Na Còig Aiseagan | Five Ferries
Somhairle and his university friends take on the infamous Five Ferries cycle route, with an entertaining mix of experience, resulting in tired legs and sore backsides!
Runtime: 20 min i Available on iPlayer
10:05 PM

Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales — 22:05

Episode 2
Kate keeps heading south and meets up with Liam Crouse, who takes her out for a trip around Lochboisdale.
Runtime: 45 min
10:50 PM

Samhradh air Sàl — 22:50

Katie MacRitchie goes fishing with Angus and talks about the role it plays in fostering island communities.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
11:05 PM

Machair — 23:05

Episode 8
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime: 25 min
11:30 PM

Alleluia! — 23:30

Episode 5
Spiritual programme with a mix of hymns, psalms and readings, presented by Iain MacKinnon with music from Amy MacKay and the choir Soisgeul.
Runtime: 30 min
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 21 April) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Gàrraidhean Mòra, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Mas Fhior. 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 06:00 with Alba Today.

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.

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