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 19 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Tue 19 May

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The first program is at 6:00 AM (6:00 AM UK Time )

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

Boban is Fuigheag — 17:00

Dol Air Chuairt

Tha Boban dol a thoirt Fuigheag air chuairt – mar chù beag! Boban is going to take Fuigheag for a walk, like a little dog!

Runtime: 5 min

5:05 PM

Lon le Linda — 17:05

Noodles

Tha Linda NicLeòid agus a caraidean a’ dèanamh nudailean steigeach le feòil-circe. Linda and her friends make sticky noodles with chicken.

Runtime: 20 min

5:25 PM

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

Cladhach-cadail/Sleep Digging

Neep causes watery mischief all over the Island when he starts digging in his sleep.

Runtime: 10 min

5:35 PM

Dan & Gran — 17:35

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

5:45 PM

Stòiridh — 17:45

’S e Gaol an Rud as Fheàrr Leam

Patsi NicCoinnich a’ leughadh ’S e Gaol an Rud as Fheàrr Leam. Patsi Mackenzie reads ’S e Gaol an Rud as Fheàrr Leam.

Runtime: 15 min

6:00 PM

Stri — 18:00

Episode 8

Fiach a’ farpais an aghaidh preasantairean CBBC ALBA. Fiach competes against the CBBC ALBA presenters.

Runtime: 5 min

6:05 PM

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

Pòl Post/Delivery Dave

Lil Sue has started a delivery company, Deliver Sue, and in a quest to raise money for a new set of wheels, Dave lands himself a job.

Runtime: 5 min

6:10 PM

An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:10

Bilidh/Barry

Dave is thrilled when he wins an electronic home-help device called Barry.

Runtime: 20 min

6:30 PM

Na Speuran — 18:30

Episode 8

Tha rudan inntinneach aig an Speuradair Zach ri innse mu dheidhinn Voyager 1 agus 2. Astronaut Zach shares some interesting facts about Voyager 1 and 2.

Runtime: 5 min

6:35 PM

Hilda — 18:35

Seann Chlagan Throlberg

Tha fuaim clag a’ cur na h-Uaphan tuathal – ach dè thug air Fear a' Chluig a sheirm? The noisy bell is really confusing the Woffs, but what made the bellkeeper ring it?

Runtime: 25 min

7:00 PM

Gàrraidhean Mòra — 19:00

Episode 5

Mairi Rodgers explores The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland. Tha Màiri Rodgers a’ gabhail cuairt tro Ghàrradh Alnwick ann an Northumberland.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

SpeakGaelic — 19:30

SpeakGaelic: Series 2 - 6

Musician and learner Andrew Findlater joins Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean takes an earthly walk, provoking thoughts of space and the galaxies around us.

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

Suas gu Deas — 20:30

Episode 1

Young musicians in Barra prepare for summer festivals, while Donald Macphee gives us an insight into the world of metal detecting in Benbecula.

Runtime: 35 min

9:05 PM

Viva Mary — 21:05

At 90, Mary defies expectations with her bold spirit. This film follows her journey through feminism, emigration, art, learning and sailing.

Runtime: 55 min

10:00 PM

Alba fon Talamh/Scotland Underground — 22:00

Episode 3

Calum explores the underground sites of central Scotland, including Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Runtime: 45 min

10:45 PM

Rurachd (Foraging) — 22:45

Rùrachd (Foraging)

Mary Ann Kennedy and Lucy Cooke head to the woods in search of birch sap, fungi and midgies!

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

11:00 PM

Machair — 23:00

Episode 12

Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.

Runtime: 25 min

11:25 PM

Fraochy Bay — 23:25

Oidhche aig an Opara (A Taste for Opera)

Welcome to the colourful and unusual world of Fraochy Bay. Ina and Jessie have a nice time at the opera.

Runtime: 5 min

11:30 PM

Alleluia! — 23:30

Episode 2

Streath ùr a’ tòiseachadh le laoidhean, sailm agus leughaidhean. Iain MacKinnon presents a mix of hymns, psalms and readings, including a parable.

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 19 May) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Gàrraidhean Mòra, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Suas gu Deas. 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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