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 06 June 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Sat 06 Jun
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
4:00 PM
Lon le Linda — 16:00
Risotto
Tha Linda NicLeòid agus a caraidean a’ dèanamh risotto le feòil-circe. Linda and friends make a delicious risotto with chicken and red pepper.
Runtime:
20 min
4:20 PM
Oscar & Ealasaid — 16:20
Modh/Good Manners
Ernest's grandmother, Baboutchinka, has come to visit. To surprise her, Ernest and Célestine want to reserve a table at a restaurant.
Runtime:
10 min
4:30 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 16:30
Tùr a’ Bhrochain/The Porridge Tower
Abney is making Porridge bread, but he just can't get the recipe right. What will he do with all these spare loaves?
Runtime:
15 min
4:45 PM
Abadas — 16:45
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:
10 min
4:55 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 16:55
Ridir Mòr a-Muigh
Tha Mìcheal a’ tighinn ’son matamataig a sgrùdadh an-nochd agus tha Stella air bhioran! Mìcheal is coming over to study mathematics tonight, and Stella is excited!
Runtime:
15 min
5:10 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 17:10
Mòr-ghreadhnachas
Tha Stella airson ‘s gum bi an teaghlach àbhaisteach an-diugh – mar a h-uile duine eile. Stella wants the family to be normal today, like everybody else!
Runtime:
10 min
5:20 PM
Uaine — 17:20
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:
10 min
5:30 PM
Clann Na Cruinne — 17:30
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
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
Beloved Wilderness — 18:00
Documentary examining the work of the Highlands and Islands Development Board during the 1960s, originally aired in 1970.
Runtime:
55 min
6:55 PM
Brunch le Abigail — 18:55
Lof Banana
Tha treat sònraichte aig Abigail airson brunch, Lof Banana. Abigail has a special brunch treat, a banana loaf.
7:00 PM
Co-Sheirm — 19:00
Episode 6
Archive music series featuring choirs and outstanding soloists. This episode features The Glasgow Islay Gaelic Choir.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Mach à Seo! — 19:30
Caithness
Ramsay travels through Caithness for a busy and exhilarating few days. Lathaichean trang agus inntinneach do Ramsay a’ siubhal tro Ghallaibh.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Suas gu Deas — 20:00
Episode 3
Tha aifreann nan iasgair ann am Barraigh agus show Uibhist a Tuath ann a Homhstadh. The fisherman’s mass is held on Castlebay pier and it’s a busy day at the North Uist show.
Runtime:
35 min
8:35 PM
Port Steòrnabhaigh — 20:35
Episode 3
A cruise ship is safely piloted into Stornoway, and we meet artists who make the very most of treasures washed ashore.
Runtime:
25 min
9:00 PM
Seirm — 21:00
Episode 2
Màiri Anna NicUalraig le ceòl dùthchasach agus traidiseanta bho Celtic Connections. Mary Ann Kennedy presents a show with folk and traditional music from Celtic Connections.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Jock Stein — 22:00
Documentary telling the story of Jock Stein, one of Scotland's greatest ever football managers.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:00 PM
Sgeulachd Cogaidh na h-Artaig/Untold Arctic Wars — 23:00
Episode 6
Deep mistrust exists between the two sides. The Soviet Union threatens with neutron bombs, and Nato deploys missiles in Europe.
11:55 PM
Binneas - Na Trads — 23:55
Episode 4
Seata cuirme le Ellie Beaton aig Duaisean nan Trads, 2025. Concert set performed by Ellie Beaton at the Trad Awards, 2025.
Runtime:
10 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 06 June) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Brunch le Abigail, Co-Sheirm, Mach à Seo!, and Suas gu Deas. 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 00:05 with Binneas - Na Trads.
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.