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 13 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Channel 4+1
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DMAX+1
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Wed 13 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 6:00 AM (6:00 AM UK Time )
6:00 AM
5:00 PM
Dan & Gran — 17:00
Frìdean Siùbhlach
Grandad's gnomes go missing and Stan's mystery deepens when he finds a tiny human handprint!
Runtime:
15 min
5:15 PM
Beathaichean a’ Bocadaich — 17:15
Episode 14
Tha Sophie agus a caraidean a’ bocadaich coltach ri coàla agus crosgag. Sophie and her friends dance like a koala and a starfish.
Runtime:
5 min
5:20 PM
Meaban and Moo — 17:20
Episode 7
Linda visits Meaban and Moo with a challenge. Today, they have to find baking utensils and make a cake.
Runtime:
5 min
5:25 PM
Na Clangairean — 17:25
Trioblaid Builge
Major has invented one of his useful contraptions, but no one is allowed to touch it while he is away. It’s a shame that Beag didn’t listen to him.
Runtime:
15 min
5:40 PM
Na Clangairean — 17:40
Là an Dràgoin
Tha Beag den bheachd gum b’ chòir là sònraichte bhith ann airson Dràgon Brot. Small thinks that the Soup Dragon should have her own special day.
Runtime:
10 min
5:50 PM
Stòiridh — 17:50
An Rud as Mìorbhailiche
Siobhan NicAonghais a’ leughadh An Rud as Mìorbhailiche. Siobhan MacInnes reads An Rud as Mìorbhailiche.
Runtime:
10 min
6:00 PM
Clann Na Cruinne — 18:00
Tha Uros airson Gèil’ a leigeil ma sgaoil
Tha Uros ’s a sheanair a’ coimhead às dèidh Gèile - faoileag a tha feumach air taic bhuapa. Uros and his grandfather look after Gèile, a seagull who needs their help.
Runtime:
15 min
6:15 PM
Belle and Sebastian — 18:15
Na Fiadh-Bheanntairean
Tha riaghailtean sa h-uile h-àit' ’s tha Sebastian den bheachd g’ eil iad dòrainneach! Rules are everywhere and Sebastian thinks they are boring!
Runtime:
15 min
6:30 PM
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:30
Còn na Nàire | Cone of Shame
Bitzer is an all too willing volunteer when he has to wear the cone of shame and is happy to let the flock wait on him.
6:40 PM
Uaine — 18:40
Future
Tha Calum a’ coimhead ri cumhachd san àm ri teachd.
Calum looks at future sustainable developments.
Runtime:
5 min
6:45 PM
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:45
Gun Teagamh sam Bith
Tha an teas a’ seasamh cho fada is tha an staing gann de dh'uisg’. Dè nì iad? The heat is lasting so long and there is very little water in the moat. What will they do?
Runtime:
15 min
7:00 PM
An Là — 19:00
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:
35 min
7:35 PM
Ball-coise air BBC ALBA/Football on BBC ALBA — 19:35
Championship Play-off 2026
Football action from the Championship play-offs, first leg.
Runtime:
2 hr 10 min
9:45 PM
Caileag nan Eun — 21:45
Tha Caitlin a th’ air a beò-ghlacadh le bhith a’ coimhead air eòin, a’ dol air turas pearsanta. Caitlin goes on a journey to meet others who share her passion for birdwatching.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:45 PM
Somhairle Spins — 22:45
Slighe Thaobh Spè | Speyside Way
Somhairle introduces Niamh to ‘bikepacking’, opting for a ‘relaxed’ three-days cycling the Speyside Way.
11:00 PM
Immigration Tracks — 23:00
Episode 7
Anne arrives in Toronto, a city with rich historic links to Scottish immigrants. She meets a Gaelic online publisher and takes to the ice at the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Runtime:
30 min
11:30 PM
Port — 23:30
An Clàr, Èireann/Co. Clare
Julie Fowlis and Muireann NicAmhlaoibh investigate the music and culture of Scotland and Ireland. In this episode, they visit Milltown Malbay.
Runtime:
30 min
12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 13 May) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Ball-coise air BBC ALBA/Football on BBC ALBA, and Caileag nan Eun. 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.