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 03 June 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Wed 03 Jun

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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

Dan & Gran — 17:00

Gàireachdaich an Locha

Stan and Gran get the giggles on a trip. Tha Dan is Gran a' cireasail fhad 's a tha 'd a' coimhead nàdar air an Loch, 's tha 'n Loch mar gu bheil e a' cireasail air ais thuca!

Runtime: 15 min

5:15 PM

Beathaichean a’ Bocadaich — 17:15

Episode 2

Tha Sophie agus a caraidean a’ bocadaich coltach ri nathair agus ceann-fionn. Sophie and her friends dance like a snake and a penguin.

Runtime: 5 min

5:20 PM

Losgannan/Froglets — 17:20

An Rèis/The Race

After a garden barbecue, Ziff, Pipp and Button turn straws and snacks into agility games.

Runtime: 10 min

5:30 PM

Na Clangairean — 17:30

Am Bàla

Nuair a tha Beag is Meanbh a lorg bàla, abair gu bheil an là mì-àbhaisteach! When Beag and Meanbh find a ball, it’s a very unusual day!

Runtime: 10 min

5:40 PM

Na Clangairean — 17:40

Lusach

Tha na Clangairean a’ feuchainn ris an àite fighe aig Granaidh a sgioblachadh. The Clangers are trying to brighten up Granny’s knitting space.

Runtime: 10 min

5:50 PM

Stòiridh — 17:50

Sin an Dìthean AGAMSA!

Sorcha Groundsell a’ leughadh Sin an Dìthean AGAMSA! Sorcha Groundsell reads Sin an Dìthean AGAMSA!

Runtime: 10 min

6:00 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 18:00

Mika – A’ Cumail mo Choille Beò!

Tha Mika gu math draghail mun choille agus tha e ’son a sàbhaladh. Mika is very worried about the forest and he wants to save it.

Runtime: 15 min

6:15 PM

Belle and Sebastian — 18:15

Glacte

Feumar a bhith faiceallach nuair a thathar a’ gabhail geàrr-shligh’. One must be careful when taking a shortcut.

Runtime: 15 min

6:30 PM

Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:30

An Alien | Alien Caught Short

Children's series. When Shaun's old friend the alien drops by for much-needed loo break, he leaves Shaun in charge of his intriguing new gadget.

Runtime: 10 min

6:40 PM

Uaine — 18:40

Ferries

Tha Calum air bòrd an MV Hallaig, bàta-aiseig hybrid a tha siubhal eadar Sgonnsair agus Ratharsair. Calum is on the MV Hallaig, a hybrid ferry sailing between Sconser and Raasay.

Runtime: 5 min

6:45 PM

Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:45

Ri Linn Ghumbaltroin

Chan eil duine ag iarraidh òrdain a ghabhail bho Throig an-diugh! No one wants to take orders from Tink today!

Runtime: 15 min

7:00 PM

Co-Sheirm — 19:00

Episode 5

Archive music series featuring choirs and outstanding soloists. This episode features The Stirling Gaelic Choir.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

SpeakGaelic — 19:30

SpeakGaelic: Series 3 - 8

Daniel Lennon chats to Joy in the studio about his sporting pastimes, while Calum Maclean is in South Uist trying out a new sport in an historic landscape.

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 3

A cruise ship is safely piloted into Stornoway, and we meet artists who make the very most of treasures washed ashore.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

Wild West Sweeny — 21:00

Sweeny follows in the footsteps of Gaels who transformed America’s Wild West. Sweeny a’ leantainn Ghàidheil a dh’atharraich Iar-Fhiadhaich nan Stàitean.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 22:00

Dàna | Europe’s Wild Side

In search of thrilling challenges, Coinneach Rankin travels to Spain’s Costa Blanca to discover what the region can offer intrepid holidaymakers.

Runtime: 30 min

10:30 PM

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

Comhradh Ceimigeach

Cànan dìomhair fàilidhean agus blas. The secret language of scents and flavour.

Runtime: 50 min

11:20 PM

Brunch le Abigail — 23:20

Lite

’S e Lite am bracaist as fheàrr le Abigail airson a thoirt air falbh. Ach chan eil càil sìmplidh mun dòigh a th’ aicese air a dhèanamh. Abigail’s takeaway breakfast is porridge.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

11:30 PM

Port — 23:30

North Uist

Julie Fowlis and Muireann NicAmhlaoibh investigate the music and culture of Scotland and Ireland. In this episode, they visit North Uist and Berneray.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 03 June) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Co-Sheirm, 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 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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