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 Friday 03 July 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Fri 03 Jul

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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

Na Clangairean — 17:00

Am Bogsa

Tha Beag Chlangair a’ faighinn lorg air ionmhas fànais ach cò às a thàinig e? Small Clanger finds space treasure, but where has it come from?

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

5:10 PM

Losgannan | Froglets — 17:10

A’ Campachadh | Camping

On a chilly day, the Froglets enjoy camping outside with a tent, sweaters and marshmallows.

Runtime: 10 min

5:20 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:20

Teasairginn Air Tràigh

Tha faoileag bheag feumach air cobhair. Preschool animation. Oona and Baba rescue a baby seagull that is caught up in twine.

Runtime: 5 min

5:25 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:25

Lorg Dhearcagan

Tha Mossy trang a cruinneachadh dhearcagan. Preschool animation. Oona and Baba help Mossy to collect berries for the shrew crew.

Runtime: 10 min

5:35 PM

Peicein/Petit — 17:35

Feumaidh tu bhith dàn mus cleachd thu gruag!/You have to be brave to wear a wig!

Petit is happy to be the star of the school play, until he discovers that the play they must act is The Brave Princess.

Runtime: 5 min

5:40 PM

Abadas — 17:40

Brògan Roilear

It's another play-filled day today for the Abadas and they're delighted when Ben wants to join in and play the word game. What will the word be?

Runtime: 10 min

5:50 PM

Stòiridh — 17:50

An Sligeanach as Luaithe sa Bhaile

Joy Dunlop a’ leughadh An Sligeanach as Luaithe sa Bhaile. Joy Dunlop reads An Sligeanach as Luaithe sa Bhaile.

Runtime: 10 min

6:00 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royals Next Door — 18:00

Seanmhair Rìoghail

Tha planaichean aig Stella agus na càraidean ach an obraich iad a-mach dhaibh? Stella has plans with the twins but will they work out?

Runtime: 10 min

6:10 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royals Next Door — 18:10

Latha Rìoghail nam Màthraichean

Tha Là nam Màthraichean croiseil airson trì ginealaichean an-diugh. Mother’s Day causes conflict for three generations today.

Runtime: 15 min

6:25 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 18:25

Carlota – A’ Rèiseadh Mhotar-baidhseagalan

‘S toil le Carlota bhith rèiseadh mhotor-baidhseagalan. Carlota loves to race motorbikes.

Runtime: 15 min

6:40 PM

Belle and Sebastian — 18:40

An Tunail Dìomhair

Tha na caraidean a’ falbh air misean, ach feumar a dhèanamh gun fhiosta do dh'Elaina. The friends go on a mission, but they must do it without Elaina noticing.

Runtime: 10 min

6:50 PM

Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:50

Abair Fàileadh | The Smelly Farmer

Children's animated series. The farmer's personal hygiene leaves much to be desired.

Runtime: 10 min

7:00 PM

An Là — 19:00

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: 25 min

7:25 PM

Brunch le Abigail — 19:25

Cruffins

Tha Abigail a’ toirt dà rud math còmhla agus a’ dèanamh Cruffins. Abigail makes a hybrid, cruffins!

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

7:35 PM

Machair — 19:35

Episode 6

Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.

Runtime: 25 min

8:00 PM

Slighe Naoimh Cuithbeirt/St Cuthbert's Way — 20:00

Episode 1

Iagan MacNèill a’leantail Slighe Naoimh Chuithbeirt a Maolros gu St Boswells. Iagan MacNeil explores the St Cuthbert’s Way, from Melrose to St Boswells.

Runtime: 30 min

8:30 PM

Rathad Ramsay — 20:30

Episode 1

Ramsay MacMahon walks along the beaches of Barra with Michael Buchanan. Tha Ramsay MacMahon a’ coiseachd air tràighean Bharraigh le Mìcheal Bochanan.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

9:00 PM

Larach Leabhar Dheir (The Missing Monastery) — 21:00

Tha Leabhar Dhèir ann an Alba agus tha àrc-eòlaichean a’ leantainn orra a’ sireadh Mhanachainn Dhèir. As the Book of Deer visits Scotland, the hunt continues for Deer Monastery.

Runtime: 1 hr 10 min

10:10 PM

An Cruinne Caochlaideach/Dynamic Planet — 22:10

Teine/Fire

As the planet heats up, those fighting climate change show how science, nature and tradition can prepare us for the future.

Runtime: 55 min

11:05 PM

Belladrum — 23:05

Tide Lines

Tide Lines air Àrd-Ùrlar Hot House le sluagh ceòlmhor aig Belladrum 2025. Tide Lines perform on the Hot House Stage.

Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Friday 03 July) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Brunch le Abigail, Machair, and Slighe Naoimh Cuithbeirt/St Cuthbert's Way . 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?

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