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 26 July 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Sun 26 Jul

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The first program is at 12:20 AM (12:20 AM UK Time )

12:20 AM

Samhradh air Sàl — 00:20

Ruth Mackay talks about the formative role of fishing trips in her island upbringing.

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

12:35 AM

Belladrum — 00:35

RuMac

An t-annas RuMac ’s a chòmhlan-aon-neach air Àrd-Ùrlar a’ Ghàrraidh aig Belladrum 2025. One-man band phenomenon RuMac on the Garden Stage at Belladrum.

Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

1:00 AM

Alba Today — 01:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 5 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

Somhairle Spins — 16:00

Badger Divide Pàirt 2

After a tough start, Somhairle and Innes continue riding the Badger Divide, where they encounter mechanical issues, torrential rain, shortcuts, wrong turns and lost baggage!

Runtime: 20 min i Available on iPlayer

4:20 PM

Somhairle Spins — 16:20

Slighe Thaobh Spè | Speyside Way

Somhairle introduces Niamh to ‘bikepacking’, opting for a ‘relaxed’ three-days cycling the Speyside Way.

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

4:35 PM

Abigail — 16:35

Uighean le Pesto

Tha Abigail a’ sealltainn dhuinn aon dhen na brunches as fheàrr leatha, Uighean le Pesto. Abigail shows us one of her favourite brunches, eggs and pesto.

Runtime: 10 min

4:45 PM

An Là — 16:45

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

5:00 PM

Seachd Là — 17:00

Naidheachdan ionadail, nàiseanta is eadar-nàiseanta gach seachdainn le sgioba-naidheachd BBC ALBA. Local, national and international news from BBC ALBA.

Runtime: 30 min

5:30 PM

Geamaichean a' Cho-fhlaitheis Glaschu 2026/Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 — 17:30

Day Three Coverage

Live sporting action and highlights from Glasgow 2026. Presented by Derek ‘Pluto’ Murray and BBC ALBA’s commentary team.

Runtime: 4 hr 30 min

10:00 PM

Eòrpa — 22:00

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

10:30 PM

Cuirm aig Celtic — 22:30

Capercaillie & The BBC SSO 2/2

Cuirm-chiùil à Talla Rìoghail Ghlaschu le Capercaillie agus Orcastra a’ BhBC ann an Alba. Capercaillie and The BBC SSO collaborate in a performance at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

11:00 PM

Rudan Beaga Bòidheach/Life’s Little Things — 23:00

BIADH | FOOD

Tha Niamh a’ faighinn tlachd a’ bèicearachd aig an taigh anns an Eilean Sgitheanach. Niamh enjoys baking at home in the Isle of Skye.

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

11:15 PM

Na Sgiobairean mu Dheireadh/The Last Captains — 23:15

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Sunday 26 July) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Eòrpa. 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 Na Sgiobairean mu Dheireadh/The Last Captains .

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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