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 Monday 25 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Mon 25 May

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

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

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

Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean — 17:00

Builg-Bhuachrach Sombaidh

Tha Daolag-bhreac air bhioran – an e àite draoidheil a tha seo? E fèir mìorbhaileach! Daolag-bhreac is excited - is this a magic place? It’s just amazing!

Runtime: 5 min

5:05 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:05

Buzzy Bees/Seilleanan Srannach

To find the best flowers for Mama and Papa, Oona and Baba follow some bees. Gus na lusan as fheàrr fhaighinn 'son mamaidh is Papaidh, the Oona is Baba a' leanail sheilleanan.

Runtime: 5 min

5:10 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:10

Swimming Lesson/Leasan Snàimh

Baba has a swimming lesson with Oona. Diving proves difficult - but Baba is determined! Tha leasan snàimh aig baba còmhla ri Oona. Tha daibheadh na dhùbhlan – ach tha Baba daingeann!

Runtime: 10 min

5:20 PM

Boban is Fuigheag — 17:20

Falach-fead

Tha cluich falach fead a’ còrdadh gu mòr ri Fuigheag. Fuigheag really enjoys playing falach fead.

Runtime: 10 min

5:30 PM

Meaban and Moo — 17:30

Episode 9

Tha Meaban is Moo a’ gabhail chun an àrd-ùrlair. Meaban and Moo are busy preparing a concert for Linda.

Runtime: 5 min

5:35 PM

Lon le Linda — 17:35

Soda Bread

Tha Linda NicLeòid agus a caraidean a’ deanamh aran sòda. Linda is joined by Maya and Anthony to bake soda bread.

Runtime: 20 min

5:55 PM

Stòiridh — 17:55

Nighean Bheag Chrosta a’ Chòta Dheirg

Ailig Dòmhnallach a’ leughadh Nighean Bheag Chrosta a’ Chòta Dheirg. Alec MacDonald reads Nighean Bheag Chrosta a’ Chòta Dheirg.

Runtime: 5 min

6:00 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:00

Argamaid Rìoghail

Tha Stella glacte eadar argamaid Mia is Freya. Stella is caught between Mia and Freya’s argument.

Runtime: 10 min

6:10 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:10

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

6:20 PM

Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:20

Nas Fheàrr A-mach Seach A-steach

Tha na Gumbalan gan dinneadh fhèin a-mach ‘s a-steach à àitichean cumhang an-diugh. The Gumbles are squeezing themselves in and out of tiny spaces today.

Runtime: 15 min

6:35 PM

The Deep/An Doimhne — 18:35

N Air’ Air Na Freiceadanan

Tha seann teampall falaichte le ìomhaighean annasach, na dhìomhaireas do Na Neachdan. A strange hidden ancient temple with unusual statues is a mystery to the Neachdan today.

Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

7:00 PM

Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales — 19:00

Episode 2

Kate comes across an interesting sea creature, known as a sunfish, which is native to tropical waters but is likely to have been carried to the islands by the Gulf Stream.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

SpeakGaelic — 19:30

SpeakGaelic: Series 1 - 7

Calum Maclean is in Glasgow taking a step back in time along the banks of the River Clyde. We also meet learners Audrey and Davy Paterson from Taynuilt.

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: 15 min

8:15 PM

Binneas - Na Trads — 20:15

Episode 6

Binneas Na Trads. The Poozies, clàraichte aig Duaisean nan Trads, 2025. Featuring The Poozies, recorded at the Trad Awards in 2025.

Runtime: 10 min

8:25 PM

An Clo Mor — 20:25

An Ìobairt – The Sacrifice

Hellbent on revenge, Murdina confronts Johan, while Sìleas hatches a plan to save the mill.

Runtime: 35 min

9:00 PM

Cùram — 21:00

Fad-bheatha | Lifelong Care

Tha sinn a’ coinneachadh ri Dòmhnall Iain MacIlleathain à Solas ann an Uibhist a Tuath, aig a bheil cerebral palsy. We meet Donald John Maclean from Sollas in North Uist who has cerebral palsy.

Runtime: 45 min

9:45 PM

Rurachd (Foraging) — 21:45

Rùrachd (Foraging)

Mary Ann Kennedy and Lucy Cooke forage at the shore for razor clams, kelp lasagne and carrageen dessert.

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

10:00 PM

Port — 22:00

Ciarri/Kerry

Julie Fowlis and Muireann NicAmhlaoibh investigate the music and culture of Scotland and Ireland. In this episode, they visit Co. Kerry.

Runtime: 30 min

10:30 PM

Kathleen — 22:30

A’deanamh luaidh air an t-seinneadair Ghàidhlig chliùiteach Kathleen NicAonghais à Uibhist a Deas. A celebration of acclaimed Gaelic singer Kathleen MacInnes.

Runtime: 1 hr

11:30 PM

Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves — 23:30

Episode 4

Tha na seòid a’ cruthachadh reasabaidhean às aonais chruithneachd no bathar-bainne. Wheat and dairy intolerance is widespread, the lads come up with healthy alternatives.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Monday 25 May) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Binneas - Na Trads. 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 Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves.

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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