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 Sunday 26 April 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Sun 26 Apr

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The first program is at 12:25 AM (12:25 AM UK Time )

12:25 AM

Belladrum — 00:25

Skipinnish

Skipinnish le set beothail bho Àrd-Ùrlar Hot House aig Belladrum 2025. Skipinnish with an energetic set from the Hot House Stage at Belladrum.

Runtime: 35 min i Available on iPlayer

1:00 AM

Alba Today — 01:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 5 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

Wallace 's Gromit — 16:00

A' Bhriogais Chearr/Wallace & Gromit in The Wrong Trousers

Tha briogais-teicneo 's loidsear ùr gus trioblaid uabhasach adhbharachadh do Wallace 's Gromit. A pair of techno-trousers and a new lodger cause untold trouble.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

4:30 PM

Somhairle Spins — 16:30

Badger Divide Pàirt 1

Somhairle and his brother Innes have a challenging start on their first day cycling between Inverness and Glasgow on the Badger Divide.

Runtime: 20 min i Available on iPlayer

4:50 PM

Serie A — 16:50

Torino v Inter

Join BBC Alba for live Serie A football action as Torino host leaders Inter Milan from Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino.

Runtime: 2 hr 10 min

7:00 PM

Samhradh air Sàl — 19:00

Angus Macmillan talks about old school fishing methods and shows Angus how to use a pollock board.

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

7:15 PM

An Là — 19:15

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

7:30 PM

Seachd Là — 19:30

Naidheachdan ionadail, nàiseanta is eadar-nàiseanta gach seachdainn le sgioba-naidheachd BBC ALBA. Local, national and international news from BBC ALBA.

Runtime: 1 hr

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

Eòrpa — 21:00

Episode 1

As we mark 40 years since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, Eòrpa brings you Michael Buchanan's 1996 report from the stricken area of Ukraine.

Runtime: 30 min

9:30 PM

Chernobyl – Utopia na Smal/Chernobyl – Utopia in Flames — 21:30

Pàrras/Paradise

In 1970, the Soviet Union begins construction of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant and the nuclear city of Pripyat.

Runtime: 45 min

10:15 PM

Seirm — 22:15

Episode 2

Màiri Anna NicUalraig a’ lìbhrigeadh prògraim-ciùil bho Celtic Connections 2025. Music show with performances from Loudon Wainwright III, Ímar, Larry Campbell and Fell Line.

Runtime: 1 hr

11:15 PM

Belladrum — 23:15

Elles Bailey

Le ceòl Americana is freumhan, Elles Bailey air Àrd-Ùrlar a’ Ghàrraidh aig Belladrum 2025. Americana and roots singer Elles Bailey performs on the Garden Stage at Belladrum.

Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Sunday 26 April) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Samhradh air Sàl, An Là, Seachd 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 00:00 with Belladrum.

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

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