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 Friday 15 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Fri 15 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
Na Clangairean — 17:00
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
5:10 PM
Meaban and Moo — 17:10
Episode 7
Linda visits Meaban and Moo with a challenge. Today, they have to find baking utensils and make a cake.
Runtime:
10 min
5:20 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:20
Who’s the Best/Cò as Fheàrr?
Isabelle’s position as top flyer is challenged. Tha inbhe Iseabail, mar shàr-itealaiche, ga dhùbhlanachadh fhad 's a tha na caraidean a' lorg stuth-leapa/stràibhig.
Runtime:
5 min
5:25 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:25
On the Scent/Cò Bhuaithe tha 'm Fàile?
Phoenix has picked up a strange smell. Tha Phoenix air fàile neònach fhaighinn. Tha na buthaidean a' feuchainn ri thuigsinn cò às a thàinig e
Runtime:
10 min
5:35 PM
Peicein/Petit — 17:35
Chan eil sgiobair ann coltach rium!/No one’s a better captain than me!
Petit and Laura argue about who should be the one that makes the rules of Greg and Roman's game.
Runtime:
5 min
5:40 PM
Abadas — 17:40
Bior-deighe (Icicle)
It's time for a new Abada word and a new aba-do-be-dee adventure. The word is 'icicle'.
Runtime:
15 min
5:55 PM
Stòiridh — 17:55
Greta agus na Fuamhairean
Kim Carnie reads Greta agus na Fuamhairean, written by Zoe Tucker, illustrated by Zoe Persico 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 maslaichte mas fhaic a caraidean i aig picnic teaghlaich sa phàirc. Stella is embarrassed in case friends see her at a family picnic in the park.
Runtime:
10 min
6:10 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:10
Buidealair Rìoghail
Tha Mrs Oh feumach air buidealair ach chan eil Mgr. P deònach taic a thoirt seachad. Mrs Oh needs a butler but Mr P isn’t prepared to help out.
Runtime:
10 min
6:20 PM
Clann Na Cruinne — 18:20
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:
20 min
6:40 PM
Belle and Sebastian — 18:40
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:
10 min
6:50 PM
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:50
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.
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:
25 min
7:25 PM
Brunch le Abigail — 19:25
Dutch Baby
Tha Abigail a’ toirt thugainn beachd annasach airson treat, Dutch Baby. Abigail shares an idea for an unusual treat - a Dutch baby.
7:35 PM
Ball-coise air BBC ALBA/Football on BBC ALBA — 19:35
League 1 Play-off 2026
Football action from the League 1 play-offs, second leg.
Runtime:
2 hr 10 min
9:45 PM
Famous Five — 21:45
The remarkable story of Smith, Johnstone, Reilly, Turnbull and Ormond, Hibernian FC's talented 'Famous Five' forward line, which dominated Scottish football in the post war period.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:45 PM
Belladrum — 22:45
Michael Lewis
Seisean acoustic bho rionnag ùr ceòl jazz is swing, Michael Lewis, aig Belladrum 2025. An acoustic session from rising jazz and swing star Michael Lewis.
11:00 PM
Seirm — 23:00
Episode 4
This episode features performances from Ímar, Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams, The East Pointers, Georgia Cécile and Ainsley Hamill.
12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Friday 15 May) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Brunch le Abigail, Ball-coise air BBC ALBA/Football on BBC ALBA, and Famous Five. 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.