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 Saturday 23 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Sat 23 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 6:00 AM (6:00 AM UK Time )
6:00 AM
4:00 PM
Lon le Linda — 16:00
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
4:20 PM
Oscar & Ealasaid — 16:20
An Rionnag aig Ealasaid/A Star for Celestine
Ernest shows Célestine the stars and constellations. They're all named after animals.
Runtime:
15 min
4:35 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 16:35
Na Bèibidhean aig Blor/Bop’s Babies
On a beautiful springtime day, it looks like Bop's had little babies! Abney and Teal find out just how much trouble growing babies can be.
Runtime:
10 min
4:45 PM
Abadas — 16:45
Sgoth (Cloud)
The friends ponder the word 'cloud' and one of them reaches for the sky to discover exactly what a cloud looks like and what it does.
Runtime:
15 min
5:00 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 17:00
Argamaid Rìoghail
Tha Stella glacte eadar argamaid Mia is Freya. Stella is caught between Mia and Freya’s argument.
Runtime:
10 min
5:10 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 17:10
Sgoilear Iomlaid Rìoghail
Chan sgoilear iomlaid Stella cho èibhinn 's a bha i ’n dùil an toiseach! Stella’s exchange student isn’t as amusing as she originally thought she was!
Runtime:
10 min
5:20 PM
Uaine — 17:20
Findhorn
Tha Calum a’ tadhal air Coimhearsnachd Findhorn a tha a’ dèanamh an dìcheall a bhith cho uaine ‘s a ghabhas. Calum visits the Findhorn Community, which tries to be as green as possible.
Runtime:
10 min
5:30 PM
Clann Na Cruinne — 17:30
Míriam – A’ Ruith nan Tonn
Tha Míriam a’ faireachdainn sèimh ’s ann an sunnd math nuair a tha i a’ surfadh sa mhuir. Míriam feels calm and full of good vibes when she is surfing in the sea.
Runtime:
15 min
5:45 PM
An Là — 17:45
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
6:00 PM
An Clo Mor — 18:00
An t-Eagal, An t-Eudach ‘s An Gaol – Fear, Envy and Love
The community comes to terms with the aftermath of the fire, while Johan makes moves to become a majority shareholder in the mill.
Runtime:
35 min
6:35 PM
Somhairle Spins — 18:35
Ìle agus Diùra | Islay and Jura
Somhairle and his dad test the limits of their relationship on Islay and Jura - equipped with one small tent, two camping stoves and a bicycle made for two!
7:00 PM
Co-Sheirm — 19:00
Episode 4
Archive music series featuring choirs and outstanding soloists. This episode spotlights The Govan Gaelic Choir.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Mach à Seo! — 19:30
Episode 5
Ramsay sails to the Isle of Eigg for a fun-filled holiday. Tha Ramsay a’ seòladh gu ruige eilean Eige son latha no dhà gun tiotan na thàmh.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Suas gu Deas — 20:00
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:
30 min
8:30 PM
Port Steòrnabhaigh — 20:30
Episode 1
In our first episode, we introduce one of the largest construction projects the Western Isles have ever seen, and delve into the fascinating world of archaeology.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Ar Ceol 2025 | Scotland In Music 2025 — 21:00
Ar Ceòl 2025 | Scotland In Music 2025
Megan MacLellan has highlights from Scotland’s top music events in 2025, including Celtic Connections, The Trad Awards, Hoolie and major concerts from Skerryvore and Trail West.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Tommy Burns — 22:00
Ten years on from his death at 51 years old, Tommy Burns’s family look back on his life.
Runtime:
1 hr 20 min
11:20 PM
Binneas - Na Trads — 23:20
Episode 2
Rory Matheson Dance Band, clàraichte aig Duaisean nan Trads 2025. Featuring Rory Matheson Dance Band, recorded at the Trad Awards in 2025.
Runtime:
10 min
11:30 PM
Sgeulachd Cogaidh na h-Artaig/Untold Arctic Wars — 23:30
Episode 4
The Soviet Union actively develops space and missile technology, while the US builds radar networks.
12:20 AM
Belladrum — 00:20
LUSA
LUSA aig Belladrum ’son a’ chiad uair le taisbeanadh air leth air Àrd-Ùrlar a’ Ghàrraidh. LUSA mark their Belladrum debut with a fine performance on the Garden Stage.
1:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 23 May) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Co-Sheirm, Mach à Seo!, Suas gu Deas, and Port Steòrnabhaigh. 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.