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 27 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Wed 27 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

Dan & Gran — 17:00

Sgèith! Camara! Gluasad!

Grumblestunk's new speed camera catches Stan! Tha an camara luaiths ùr aig Greannarlobht a' glacadh Dan!

Runtime: 15 min

5:15 PM

Beathaichean a’ Bocadaich — 17:15

Cearc agus sìota

Tha Sophie agus a caraidean a’ bocadaich coltach ri cearc agus sìota. Sophie and her friends dance like a chicken and a cheetah.

Runtime: 5 min

5:20 PM

Meaban and Moo — 17:20

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

5:25 PM

Na Clangairean — 17:25

An Crith-fhuachd Beag

Everyone is shivering with the cold on the Planet – so cold that even the Iron Chicken has had to go to the cave to get warm. Fortunately, Granny is helpful and so capable during this event!

Runtime: 15 min

5:40 PM

Na Clangairean — 17:40

An t-Iongnadh a b’ Iongantaiche

Tha rudeigin a’ tighinn – abair iongnadh! Something is coming, what a surprise!

Runtime: 10 min

5:50 PM

Stòiridh — 17:50

Bilidh agus an Dràgon

Siobhan NicAonghais a’ leughadh Bilidh agus an Dràgon. Siobhan MacInnes reads Bilidh agus an Dràgon.

Runtime: 10 min

6:00 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 18:00

Hikari – Tha mi airson mo rìs fhìn a dhèanamh!

Tha Hikari ’son rìs fhàs is tha i a’ sireadh taic bho thuathanach rìs, Mgr. Yamanaka. Hikari wants to grow rice and is looking for help from farmer Mr Yamanaka.

Runtime: 15 min

6:15 PM

Belle and Sebastian — 18:15

Sgoil na Beinne

Tha Sebastian ’son ’s gum bi e as na beanntan – chan ann a’ leughadh seann leabhraichean! Sebastian wants to be in the mountains, not reading old books!

Runtime: 15 min

6:30 PM

Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:30

Reòiteagan | Cones

Children's series. The flock hear the enticing tunes of an ice cream van approaching and divert it into their field. Will they be able to avoid being discovered?

Runtime: 10 min

6:40 PM

Uaine — 18:40

Recycling

Calum visits Polmadie Recycling Centre to find out what happens to the green bin waste in Glasgow City.

Runtime: 5 min

6:45 PM

Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:45

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

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 3 - 7

Eilidh Cameron Sykes from Ballachulish joins Joy in the studio to talk about her business, and Calum Maclean visits a famous industrial village in Lanarkshire.

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

Port Steòrnabhaigh — 20:30

Episode 2

Preparation works are full steam ahead at Stornoway’s new Deep Water Terminal, and we meet some American residents who take shelter in the harbour over the winter.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

Mise is ADHD — 21:00

Tha Siùsaidh NicDhonnchaidh a coinneachadh daoin’ eile le ADHD. Suzie Roberts shares experiences with others who have ADHD.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 22:00

Nirribhidh | Lofoten

Coinneach Rankin explores Norway’s Lofoten islands in search of world-class climbing and surfing within the Arctic Circle.

Runtime: 30 min

10:30 PM

Ciad-fàthan nan Creutairean/Wild Senses — 22:30

Fairich Siud!

We explore the surprising ways animals use touch to sense their world, find food and stay out of danger.

Runtime: 50 min

11:20 PM

Brunch le Abigail — 23:20

Bircher Muesli

Tha Abigail ag ullachadh Bircher Muesli, bracaist làn spionnaidh. Abigail prepares a Bircher muesli, perfect for a hearty breakfast.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

11:30 PM

Port — 23:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 27 May) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales, SpeakGaelic , An Là, 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 00:00 with Port.

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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