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 Thursday 04 June 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Channel 4+1
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DMAX+1
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E4+1
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Eden+1
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Food Network+1
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GREAT! mystery+1
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Thu 04 Jun
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 6:00 AM (6:00 AM UK Time )
6:00 AM
5:00 PM
Bing — 17:00
Itealag
Ged a tha Bing airson itealaig a sgèith leis fhèin, feumaidh e gabhail ri cuideachadh. Although Bing wants to fly his kite all by himself, a helping hand may be necessary.
Runtime:
10 min
5:10 PM
Bing — 17:10
Tuilleadh
Tha Bing a' cur barrachd 's barrachd stuth builgean a chur dhan amar…gus an tig e fodha! Bing asks to add more bubble goo to his bath - until there are nothing but bubbles.
Runtime:
10 min
5:20 PM
Abadas — 17:20
Bratach/Flag
The Abadas are enjoying a game of ball at the beach when the strong winds blow the ball out to sea! They find out that it isn't the only thing that moves in the wind.
Runtime:
15 min
5:35 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:35
Uisgeadan Àtaidh/Abney’s Aquarium
Abney adds some shiny fish to his collection but soon finds that they take up more room than expected. Now where can he get some sleep?
Runtime:
10 min
5:45 PM
Peicein/Petit — 17:45
Chan eil mi airson is gum bìd biastag eile mi!/I don’t want any more bugs to bite me!
Petit gets bitten by one of Tadeo's fleas. He and his friends decide to get rid of the fleas once and for all.
Runtime:
10 min
5:55 PM
Stòiridh — 17:55
Slighe Dhraoidheil Matisse
Babs Nicgriogair a’ leughadh Slighe Dhraoidheil Matisse. Babs Macgregor reads Slighe Dhraoidheil Matisse.
Runtime:
5 min
6:00 PM
The Deep/An Doimhne — 18:00
Rùintean Dìomhair
Tha Alpheus Benthos ri miastadh – tha e a’ feuchainn ris an Ephemychron a ghoid. Alpheus Benthos is up to no good, he is trying to steal the Ephemychron.
Runtime:
25 min
6:25 PM
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:25
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
6:35 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:35
Ughagan Banana/Do Zombies Dream of Custard
Zombie Katie is shocked by the taste of one of Gran’s Fishermen’s Enemy sweets.
Runtime:
10 min
6:45 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:45
A’ Càradh Tìm is Fànais/Fabric of Space and Time
Dave accidentally rips the fabric of space and must find a way to fix it before the whole universe gets sucked inside the black hole beyond.
Runtime:
15 min
7:00 PM
Gàrraidhean Mòra — 19:00
Episode 8
Mairi Rodgers explores Kailzie Gardens near Peebles. Tha Màiri Rodgers a’ gabhail cuairt tro Ghàrraidhean Kailzie faisg air na Pùballan.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 4 - 8
Climber Kenny Rankin, who grew up in Lochalsh, pops in, and Calum Maclean is in Uddingston trying his hand at a sport he last played in primary school.
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
Fuine — 20:30
Episode 4
Gregor MacLeod learns about a recipe book from 100 years ago that has been kept in the family.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Luchd-Brathaidh Cogaidh | Spies of War — 21:00
Luchd-Brathaidh D-Day/The D-Day Spies
Ionnsaich mar a mheall àidseantan dùbailte MI5 na Gearmailtich gus na feachdan aca a chumail fad air falbh bho Normandy. How MI5 double agents tricked the Germans over D-Day.
Runtime:
50 min
9:50 PM
Binneas - Na Trads — 21:50
Episode 3
Concert set performed by Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd and Hadhirgaan.
Runtime:
10 min
10:00 PM
Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves — 22:00
Episode 6
Tha na seòid a’ dèanamh biadh mar thaing do na nursaichean a bh’ aig Ruairidh san ospadal. The lads prepare a meal to thank Roddy’s nurses after his hospital stay.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Beloved Wilderness — 22:30
Documentary examining the work of the Highlands and Islands Development Board during the 1960s, originally aired in 1970.
Runtime:
50 min
11:20 PM
Belladrum — 23:20
The Pigeon Detectives
The Pigeon Detectives a’ toirt indie rock gu Àrd-Ùrlar a’ Ghàrraidh aig Belladrum 2025. The Pigeon Detectives bring indie rock to the Garden Stage at Belladrum 2025.
Runtime:
5 min
11:25 PM
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 23:25
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:
35 min
12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 04 June) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Gàrraidhean Mòra, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Fuine. 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.