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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 Wednesday 22 April 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Wed 22 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

Stan & Gran — 17:00

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
5:10 PM

Beathaichean a’ Bocadaich — 17:10

Episode 11
Tha Sophie agus a caraidean a’ bocadaich coltach ri each agus sioraf. Sophie and her friends dance like a horse and a giraffe.
Runtime: 10 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: 5 min
5:25 PM

Na Clangairean — 17:25

Tubaist Mhòr na Circe
Tha Meanbh is Beag ’son rudan a cheartachadh an dèidh dhaibh tubaist adbharachadh. Meanbh and Beag want to correct things after they cause an accident.
Runtime: 10 min
5:35 PM

Na Clangairean — 17:35

Rionnag-earbaill a’ Mhàidseir
Tha Am Màidsear ’s Beag Chlangair san long-chiùil, ag iasgach san adhair. Am Màidsear and Beag Chlangair are in the music boat, fishing in the sky.
Runtime: 10 min
5:45 PM

’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish) — 17:45

Iasg-Dearbadan
Tha iasg-dearbadan ag innse dhuinn an-diugh cho eireachdail 's a tha iad. A butterflyfish tells us today how good-looking they are.
Runtime: 5 min
5:50 PM

Stòiridh — 17:50

A' Bheinn agus a' Chreag
Cairistìona Primrose a’ leughadh A' Bheinn agus a' Chreag. Christine Primrose reads A' Bheinn agus a' Chreag.
Runtime: 10 min
6:00 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 18:00

Kerene – An Tòir a Dachaigh
Tha gaol mòr aig Kerene air dannsadh ‘s tha i dol a’ thòiseachadh buidheann dannsaidh. Kerene loves dancing so much that she is going to start a dance group.
Runtime: 15 min
6:15 PM

Belle and Sebastian — 18:15

Sonny Dalma
Tha Sonny 's Sebastian air misean – ri lorg Àradh na h-Aimheis. Sonny and Sebastian are on a mission, searching for the Ladder of Void.
Runtime: 15 min
6:30 PM

Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:30

Latha Sona an Tuathanaich | Happy Farmers' Day
Bitzer treats the farmer to a restaurant style dining experience, offering a delicious pie as the main course. But then the pie goes missing,
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer
6:40 PM

Uaine — 18:40

Farming
Tha Calum a’ tadhal air dà thuathanas ann an Siorrachd Pheairt airson ionnsachadh mu na dòighean obrach aca. Calum visits two farms in Perthshire to find out about their working methods.
Runtime: 5 min
6:45 PM

Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:45

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: 15 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 3 - 2
Joy Dunlop a’ leantainn oirre gar toirt tro thuilleadh cheumannan gus Gàidhlig a bhruidhinn. Joy Dunlop continues to guide us through further steps to speak Gaelic.
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

Immigration Tracks — 20:30

Episode 4
We experience the European flavour of Quebec City and Anne follows the St Lawrence River to Montreal.
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 PM

Eilean Chanaigh — 21:00

Episode 2
Canna lies off the coast of Skye in a cluster of islands known as the Small Isles. But with only 15 residents and difficult access to the mainland, Canna is a fragile community.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 22:00

Am Monadh Ruadh/Cairngorms
Coinneach Rankin sets out on a multi-day expedition through the Cairngorms. Cuiridh Coinneach MacFhraing aghaidh air turas fhada tro chruth-tìre aibheiseach a’ Mhonaidh Ruaidh.
Runtime: 30 min
10:30 PM

Leonardo da Vinci (BBC ALBA) — 22:30

Episode 2
Tha Leonardo a’ dol an sàs ann an cùirt an Diùc Sforza, agus a’ peantadh dealbh balla mòr “fresco”. Leonardo joins Duke Sforza’s court and paints a monumental fresco.
Runtime: 1 hr
11:30 PM

Cuirm aig Celtic — 23:30

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
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 (Wednesday 22 April) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Bus Ghlaschu/Glasgow Bus, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Immigration Tracks. 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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