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 Thursday 23 July 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Thu 23 Jul
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 6:00 AM (6:00 AM UK Time )
6:00 AM
5:00 PM
Bing — 17:00
Cnothan-daraich
Tha Bing ‘s Sula a’ trusadh cnothan ach tha an stòras aig Bing a' dol sìos an àite suas! Bing and Sula are busy gathering acorns, but then Bing’s haul mysteriously disappears.
Runtime:
10 min
5:10 PM
Bing — 17:10
Brògan Gliongach
Tha Bing a’ lorg na brògan a bh’ aige na bhèibidh… brògan breagha a tha nis ro bheag! Bing finds the shoes he had as a baby - shoes he loves but that are now too small!
Runtime:
5 min
5:15 PM
Abadas — 17:15
Trèana smùid (Steam Train)
When the Abadas have a picnic in the countryside, Ben sends them to look for a steam train and Seren decides that she will be able to find it.
Runtime:
15 min
5:30 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:30
An Camara/The Camera
Abney's got a camera and everybody does something fun with it! Soon, Neep gets a go too, and his photos are very special.
Runtime:
15 min
5:45 PM
Peicein/Petit — 17:45
Am bi dìneasaran a’ bruidhinn?/Do dinosaurs talk out loud?
The Dinomania expo promises that dinosaurs are back on Earth. But Petit and his friends discover the lie.
Runtime:
5 min
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:
5 min
5:55 PM
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 17:55
Òran na Bògaise
Tha na càraidean ceòlmhor an-diugh ach chan eil an seinn a' còrdadh ri Troig. The twins are melodious today, but Troig isn’t complimentary about their singing.
Runtime:
15 min
6:10 PM
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:10
An Splanglachair
Tha Bonns ga sìneadh fhèin uiread ‘s gu bheil I ga “spangachadh” fhèin. Bonns stretches herself so much that she 'spangs' herself.
Runtime:
10 min
6:20 PM
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:20
Prize Possession
The farmer has a winning ticket! He just needs to keep it safe until morning and there's only one dog for the job! Unfortunately, Bitzer is a hopeless guard dog.
Runtime:
15 min
6:35 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:35
Na Coin Chaola/The Whippets
Dave discovers that his body is a musical instrument and is asked to replace a band member in his favourite group, The Whippets.
Runtime:
10 min
6:45 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:45
Na Bana-bhuidsich/Grimsby Fairy Tale
Grimsby is putting on its annual community play and Anna wants the role of princess. Cast as a witch instead, the Spuds set out to prove that witches can have happy endings, too.
Runtime:
15 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:
30 min
7:30 PM
Eòrpa — 19:30
Archive: 2016 – Guantanamo
Angela Maclean’s award-winning 2016 report, featuring exclusive interviews with former detainees at the notorious US prison at Guantanamo Bay.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Geamaichean a' Cho-fhlaitheis Glaschu 2026/Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 — 20:00
Cuirm Fosglaidh/Opening Ceremony
Live coverage of the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Runtime:
2 hr 5 min
10:05 PM
Na Sgiobairean mu Dheireadh/The Last Captains — 22:05
Episode 4
Tha seusan a’ ghiomaich a’ tòiseachadh le brag agus gach sgiobair a-mach air a shon fhèin gus tuarastal deatamach a chosnadh. Lobster season explodes into a ruthless race for survival and profit.
Runtime:
45 min
10:50 PM
Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales — 22:50
Episode 3
Kate visits Rubha an Dùnain in the company of Coinneach Maclean, where she learns a little about Viking history.
Runtime:
45 min
11:35 PM
Rudan Beaga Bòidheach/Life’s Little Things — 23:35
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.
11:50 PM
Abigail — 23:50
Tost Frangach
Tha Abigail a’ toirt thugainn biadh blasta airson brunch, Tost Frangach. Abigail looks at a tasty addition to your brunch options - french toast.
12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 23 July) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Eòrpa, Geamaichean a' Cho-fhlaitheis Glaschu 2026/Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026, and Na Sgiobairean mu Dheireadh/The Last Captains . 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.