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 18 July 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Sat 18 Jul

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

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

6:00 AM

Alba Today — 06:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 10 hr i Available on iPlayer

4:00 PM

Lon le Linda — 16:00

Tomato and Broccoli Pizza

Tha Linda NicLeòid agus a caraidean a’ dèanamh pizza le tomàto agus brocail. Linda Macleod and her friends make tomato and broccoli pizza.

Runtime: 20 min

4:20 PM

Oscar & Ealasaid — 16:20

Am Partaidh aig Seonaidh/Cousin Bébert's Party

Ernest's cousin is having a housewarming party and invites Ernest.

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

4:35 PM

Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 16:35

Nìp Steigeach/Sticky Neep

Neep gets himself into a sticky situation, copying tricks from the circus. Abney and Teal help him to get cleaned up, but that's only the start of his problems!

Runtime: 10 min

4:45 PM

Abadas — 16:45

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: 15 min

5:00 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royals Next Door — 17:00

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

5:10 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royals Next Door — 17:10

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: 10 min

5:20 PM

Uaine — 17:20

Findhorn

Tha Calum a’ tadhal air Coimhearsnachd Findhorn a tha a’ dèanamh an dìcheall a bhith cho uaine ‘s a ghabhas. Calum visits the Findhorn Community, which tries to be as green as possible.

Runtime: 10 min

5:30 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 17:30

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

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

Fonn mo Bheatha — 18:00

Julie Fowlis

Ceòl agus còmhradh le Cathy Ann Nic a Phi còmhla ri Julie Fowlis. Music and chat programme presented by Cathy Ann MacPhee, with guest Julie Fowlis.

Runtime: 30 min

6:30 PM

Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits — 18:30

Episode 5

Heather Dewar visits South Uist where she draws a colour portrait of Liam Crouse. Tha Fraoch Nic an Deòir an Uibhist a Deas a’dèanamh dealbh dathte de Liam Crouse.

Runtime: 30 min

7:00 PM

Binneas - Na Trads — 19:00

Duncan Chisholm

Concert set performed by Duncan Chisholm and band, originally recorded live before an audience at the Trad Awards, 2023.

Runtime: 15 min

7:15 PM

Rudan Beaga Bòidheach/Life’s Little Things — 19:15

INNTINN | MIND

Tha Niamh agus Kait a’ feuchainn air furachas, nam measg bùth-obrach mandala. Niamh and Kait try out mindfulness, including a mandala workshop.

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

7:30 PM

Slighe Naoimh Cuithbeirt/St Cuthbert's Way — 19:30

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

8:00 PM

Garradh Phadruig — 20:00

Episode 3

Peter is busy planting more vegetables and he ropes his mum in to help label them. Tha Pàdruig a’cur glasraich is bheir e air a mhàthair sanasan a dhèanamh le na h-ainmean.

Runtime: 30 min

8:30 PM

Sona — 20:30

Episode 3

Duncan takes the reins to show Vicky all the adventure and happiness the Isle of Skye, his homeland, has to offer.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

9:00 PM

Cuirm aig Celtic — 21:00

Episode 1

Cuirm Òran Ùr aig Celtic Connections a’ comharrachadh òrain ùra Gàidhlig. Òran Ùr concert at Celtic Connections celebrating new Gaelic songs.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal — 22:00

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

11:30 PM

A’ Cluich 'son a bhith Beò: Von Cramm v Hitler/Playing to Survive: Von Cramm v Hitler — 23:30

Episode 1

Sgeulachd iongantach gaisgeach teanas a chaidh à cuimhne. The incredible story of forgotten tennis star Gottfried von Cramm, who defied the Nazis.

Runtime: 50 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 18 July) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Binneas - Na Trads, Rudan Beaga Bòidheach/Life’s Little Things, Slighe Naoimh Cuithbeirt/St Cuthbert's Way , and Garradh Phadruig . 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 00:20 with A’ Cluich 'son a bhith Beò: Von Cramm v Hitler/Playing to Survive: Von Cramm v Hitler .

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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