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 24 June 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Wed 24 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

An t-Eun agus an Deatharra

Grumblestunk is getting competitive during 'Porthole in Bloom'. Tha Greannarlobht a' fàs farpaiseach tron 'Phort Bhàn fo Bhlàth'.

Runtime: 15 min

5:15 PM

Beathaichean a’ Bocadaich — 17:15

Losgann agus ochd-chasach/Frog and octopus

Tha Sophie agus a caraidean a’ bocadaich coltach ri losgann agus ochd-chasach. Sophie and her friends dance like a frog and an octopus.

Runtime: 5 min

5:20 PM

Losgannan | Froglets — 17:20

Ceòl | Music

After finding some pasta, the Froglets create a rock band with maracas, drum and saxophone!

Runtime: 10 min

5:30 PM

Na Clangairean — 17:30

Sèithrichean

Tha bior-fighe Granaidh air chall is tha e ‘g adhbharachadh tubaist. Granny's missing knitting needle causes an accident.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

5:40 PM

Na Clangairean — 17:40

Ceòl Binn

Tha rudeigin air tuiteam às an adhar - ach dè th’ ann. Something has fallen from the sky, but what is it?

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

5:50 PM

Stòiridh — 17:50

Cùm Rithe Hò Rò

Coinneach MacFhraing a’ leughadh Cùm Rithe Hò Rò. Coinneach Rankin reads Cùm Rithe Hò Rò.

Runtime: 10 min

6:00 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 18:00

Am Buachaille

Tha Tòmas airson a bhith na bhuachaille nuair a dh’ fhàsas e mòr. Tòmas wants to be a herdsman when he grows up.

Runtime: 15 min

6:15 PM

Belle and Sebastian — 18:15

An Àilleachd agus An Smutag

Tha Sebastian draghail an-diugh oir chan eil sgeul air Belle - ach càite bheil i? Sebastian is worried today as there is no sign of Belle, but where is she?

Runtime: 15 min

6:30 PM

Cuach na Cloinne 2026 — 18:30

Coverage of the national final of Cuach na Cloinne, with football teams from across the country taking part.

Runtime: 15 min

6:45 PM

An Sgoil — 18:45

Episode 3

A’ chiad teirm a’ tighinn gu crìch aig Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche. The first term is coming to an end at Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche.

Runtime: 15 min

7:00 PM

Eilean Mo Ghaoil (From Lewis with Love) — 19:00

Episode 2

Iain Angus goes lobster fishing in Great Bernera, and the west side football team get back to training.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

SpeakGaelic — 19:30

SpeakGaelic: Series 3 - 11

Megg McCredie from Crieff is Joy’s guest in the studio and Calum Maclean is in a small village on the Isle of Harris, which once attracted worldwide attention.

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 6

We mark a historic day for the Hebrides as the first cruise ship arrives at the Deep Water Terminal.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

Patagonia — 21:00

Episode 2

Keith's journey takes him deep into Argentine Patagonia, where he kayaks to the awe-inspiring Perito Moreno Glacier.

Runtime: 50 min

9:50 PM

Samhradh air Sàl — 21:50

Episode 1

Join Angus Mackay as he prepares and launches his small boat for a summer’s fishing off the Isle of Lewis.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

10:00 PM

Transatlantic Sessions — 22:00

Episode 1

Sreath ùr. Julie Fowlis le taghadh ciùil bho dà dheichead de Transatlantic Sessions. Julie Fowlis presents highlights from two decades of Transatlantic Sessions.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

10:30 PM

Luchd-Brathaidh Cogaidh | Spies of War — 22:30

An Neach-Brathaidh A Ghlèidh An Saoghal

1962: The world holds its breath as nuclear war looms during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Discover how Oleg Penkovsky betrayed the USSR - and helped avert World War III.

Runtime: 55 min

11:25 PM

Fraochy Bay — 23:25

Na dannsairean droll (The Dynamic Dancers)

The local dance troupe are in distress, a situation which calls for careful handling of a musical score.

Runtime: 5 min

11:30 PM

Port — 23:30

Siorrachd Chorcaigh/Cork

Music documentary in which Julie Fowlis and Muireann NicAmhlaoibh explore shared musical roots in County Cork.

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 24 June) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Eilean Mo Ghaoil (From Lewis with Love), 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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