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 Sunday 19 July 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Sun 19 Jul
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:20 AM (12:20 AM UK Time )
12:20 AM
Belladrum — 00:20
Casey Lowery
Casey Lowery, seinneadair-sgrìobhadair a fhuair cliù air an eadar-lìon aig Belladrum 2025. Internet sensation and talented singer-songwriter Casey Lowery at Belladrum.
1:00 AM
6:00 AM
4:00 PM
Losgannan | Froglets — 16:00
Dealbh-balla | Mural
Ziff, Pipp and Button become painters using honey, colourful petals and an old pizza box!
Runtime:
10 min
4:10 PM
Na Clangairean — 16:10
Am Poca Beag
Tha Beag Chlangair ’g iasgach – ach dè a tha e air glacadh? Beag Chlangair is fishing, but what has he caught?
4:20 PM
Na Clangairean — 16:20
Falach Fead
Tha na Clangairean ag argamaid mu cò as luaithe ’s, ’son dearbhadh cò an neach ‘s luaithe, that ‘ad ri rèiseadh. The Clangers argue about who is faster, so they race.
4:35 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 16:35
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
4:40 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 16:40
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:
10 min
4:50 PM
Bing — 16:50
Falach
Chan eil Bing son ‘s gun tig an geama falach-fead a tha e cluich cuide ri Flop gu crìoch. Bing is determined to keep playing hide-and-seek with Flop, no matter what!
Runtime:
5 min
4:55 PM
Bing — 16:55
Caisteal-Gainmhich
Tha Bing ‘s Pando a’ togail caisteal cho mòr ‘s a chunnaic iad riamh ach saoil an seas e. Bing and Pando build their biggest ever sandcastle, but how long will it stay standing?
Runtime:
10 min
5:05 PM
Peicein/Petit — 17:05
Telling the truth is not always a good idea!
Petit starts telling white lies that grow little by little, until they turn into big lies and cause a huge misunderstanding.
Runtime:
10 min
5:15 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 17:15
Cuairt le Mial-mogach/Journey Inside Fuzzypeg
The Spuds launch a rescue mission when Fuzzypeg eats the flea that Dave is pet sitting for Lil Sue. Will they reach Mr Grumps before he is dissolved like food inside Fuzzypeg’s tummy?
Runtime:
10 min
5:25 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 17:25
Am Baile as Fheàrr aig Tuath/Top Town of the North
Dave has a bad day and tells a news reporter that Grimsby is rubbish. When his words are aired on the news, his whole seaside town turns against him.
Runtime:
15 min
5:40 PM
Na Saboteurs — 17:40
Ten-year-old Magaidh is unhappy that her father has invited the local teacher round for dinner. Her friend Dean meanwhile is trying to pluck up the courage to ask Magaidh to the local dance.
Runtime:
15 min
5:55 PM
An Sgoil — 17:55
Episode 6
Gun fhiosta, tha sgrudaire sgoile a’ tadhal air Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche. A surprise visit from a school inspector disrupts events at Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche.
Runtime:
10 min
6:05 PM
A’ Chùil — 18:05
Episode 1
Seallaidh Choirstaidh dhut dòigh sgoinneil air coltas eadar-dhealaichte a thoirt air do chuid aodaich. Choirstaidh shows you a great way of changing up your clothes.
6:15 PM
An Là — 18:15
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
6:30 PM
Seachd Là — 18:30
Naidheachdan ionadail, nàiseanta is eadar-nàiseanta gach seachdainn le sgioba-naidheachd BBC ALBA. Local, national and international news from BBC ALBA.
Runtime:
1 hr
7:30 PM
Alleluia! — 19:30
Episode 1
Prògram spioradail le laoidhean, sailm agus leughaidhean. Iain MacKinnon presents with a mix of hymns, psalms and readings from Coats in Paisley.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Eòrpa — 20:00
Through Three Nations
For the first time, nationalist parties lead the governments of Scotland & Wales, while Northern Ireland has a nationalist First Minister. Join Michael MacNeil as he travels through the three nations
Runtime:
30 min
8:30 PM
Garradh Phadruig — 20:30
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
9:00 PM
Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales — 21:00
Episode 2
Kate sails through Kylerhea in the company of a whale, makes her way underground to a special cave and swims in the shadow of the famous Cuillins.
Runtime:
45 min
9:45 PM
Rudan Beaga Bòidheach/Life’s Little Things — 21:45
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.
10:00 PM
Cuirm aig Celtic — 22:00
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
11:00 PM
Na Sgiobairean mu Dheireadh/The Last Captains — 23:00
Episode 3
With lobster season looming, captains fight fatigue and the elements to fill crab and scallop quotas before time - and luck - run out.
Runtime:
45 min
11:45 PM
Samhradh air Sàl — 23:45
Angus Macmillan talks about old school fishing methods and shows Angus how to use a pollock board.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Sunday 19 July) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Alleluia!, Eòrpa, Garradh Phadruig , and Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales. 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 Samhradh air Sàl.
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.