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 17 July 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Fri 17 Jul
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
5:00 PM
Na Clangairean — 17:00
Am Poca Beag
Tha Beag Chlangair ’g iasgach – ach dè a tha e air glacadh? Beag Chlangair is fishing, but what has he caught?
5:10 PM
Losgannan | Froglets — 17:10
Dealbh-balla | Mural
Ziff, Pipp and Button become painters using honey, colourful petals and an old pizza box!
Runtime:
10 min
5:20 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:20
Lorg-phoileas nan Eun
Tha Oona ag ionnsachadh mu na faoileagan. Preschool animation. Oona sets about learning all she can about the seagulls' behaviour.
Runtime:
5 min
5:25 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:25
Slige Ùr
Tha Oona 's Silky a' lorg slige ùr do Bernie. Preschool animation. Oona and Silky undertake the important task of finding Bernie a suitable new shell.
Runtime:
5 min
5:30 PM
Peicein/Petit — 17:30
Tha fhios agamsa càit’ a bheil toileachas!/I know where to go to find happiness!
While they are out camping, Petit's grandpa tells the children the tale of the Happiness Horse.
Runtime:
10 min
5:40 PM
Abadas — 17:40
Computer
The Abadas are playing 'Simon Says' when Seren goes looking for a computer. Will she be able to find it amongst all the electronic devices in the house?
Runtime:
10 min
5:50 PM
Stòiridh — 17:50
Stòiridh - An Aisling Mhòr aig Beag
Ruairidh Gray reads An Aisling Mhòr aig Beag by Manjeet Mann, illustrated by Amanda Quartey and translated into Gaelic by Morag Stewart.
Runtime:
10 min
6:00 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royals Next Door — 18:00
Dùbhradh-gealaich Rìoghail
Tha Stella ’son an dùbhradh-gealaich fhaicinn ach tha an Rìgh iomagaineach. Stella wishes to see the lunar eclipse but the King is worried.
Runtime:
10 min
6:10 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royals Next Door — 18:10
Aileirdsidh Rìoghail
Tha piseag aig Mìcheal 's tha Stella ’son coimhead às a dèidh ach tha i aileirdsig. Mìcheal has a kitten and Stella wants to look after it, but she’s allergic.
Runtime:
15 min
6:25 PM
Clann Na Cruinne — 18:25
Charlotte: Miann a bhith na Cleasaiche
Tha Charlotte à Cologne 's tha i airson a bhith na cleasaiche nuair a dh’ fhàsas I mòr. Charlotte is from Cologne and would like to be an actor when she grows up.
Runtime:
15 min
6:40 PM
Belle and Sebastian — 18:40
An ‘t-Eagal’ ann an Neo-eagal
Tha Belle is Sebastian a’ sàbhaladh Mitch, an sreapadair cliùiteach, on bheinn. Belle and Sebastian save the famous climber, Mitch, from the mountain.
Runtime:
10 min
6:50 PM
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:50
An Rabaid | The Rabbit
Children's series. The farmer's niece visits with her pet rabbit. The farmer entrusts Bitzer to look after it, but it disappears! Shaun must help find it.
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
Abigail — 19:25
Waffles
Tha Abigail a’ sealltainn dhuinn mar a bhios i a’ dèanamh waffles, biadh blasta airson brunch. Abigail takes us through her process for making waffles, a tasty brunch experience.
Runtime:
10 min
7:35 PM
Machair — 19:35
Episode 8
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 3
Iagan MacNèill a’leantail Slighe Naoimh Chuithbeirt a Monteviot gu Kirk Yetholm. Iagan MacNeil explores the St Cuthbert’s Way, from Monteviot to Kirk Yetholm.
Runtime:
30 min
8:30 PM
Rathad Ramsay — 20:30
Episode 3
Ramsay MacMahon summits Innerdownie in the Ochil Hills with Calum Steele. Ramsay MacMahon a’ sreap Inbhir Dùnaigh ann am Monadh Ochail le Calum Steele.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal — 21:00
Episode 1
Cuirm-chiùil a’ comharrachadh 25 bliadhna de Skipinnish. Bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. A special concert to celebrate 25 years of Skipinnish. Recorded at Edinburgh Castle.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
10:30 PM
An Cruinne Caochlaideach/Dynamic Planet — 22:30
Talamh
As Earth’s climate changes, the once-stable natural systems that we rely upon are being thrown into chaos.
Runtime:
50 min
11:20 PM
Belladrum — 23:20
LUSA
LUSA aig Belladrum ’son a’ chiad uair le taisbeanadh air leth air Àrd-Ùrlar a’ Ghàrraidh. LUSA mark their Belladrum debut with a fine performance on the Garden Stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Friday 17 July) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, 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 00:00 with Belladrum.
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.