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 Wednesday 05 August 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Wed 05 Aug
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 6:00 AM (6:00 AM UK Time )
6:00 AM
5:00 PM
Dan & Gran — 17:00
Sgèith! Camara! Gluasad!
Grumblestunk's new speed camera catches Stan! Tha an camara luaiths ùr aig Greannarlobht a' glacadh Dan!
Runtime:
15 min
5:15 PM
Beathaichean a’ Bocadaich — 17:15
Episode 11
Tha Sophie agus a caraidean a’ bocadaich coltach ri each agus sioraf. Sophie and her friends dance like a horse and a giraffe.
Runtime:
5 min
5:20 PM
Losgannan | Froglets — 17:20
Ag Iasgach | Fishing
The Froglets enjoy a fin-tastic fishing adventure, ending up with an unexpected catch!
Runtime:
5 min
5:25 PM
Na Clangairean — 17:25
Là na h-Iomlaid
Tha Màidsear Clangair trang na bhùth-obrach ’s abair g’ eil e dèanamh gleadhraich! Màidsear is busy in his workshop and he is making a lot of noise.
5:40 PM
Na Clangairean — 17:40
Na h-Oidhcheagan
Tha a’ Chearc Iarainn a’ sealltainn às dèidh na h-oidhcheagan beaga an-diugh. The Iron Chicken is looking after little ones today.
5:50 PM
Stòiridh — 17:50
Losgann agus Bìobhar
Donald Smith reads Losgann agus Bìobhar, written and illustrated by Simon James and translated into Gaelic by Jo Macdonald.
Runtime:
10 min
6:00 PM
Clann Na Cruinne — 18:00
Hend: Bàrd-Èireannach à Iemen
Rugadh Hend ann an Iemen ach tha i a-nis ann an Èirinn, ri linn a’ chogadh. Hend is from Yemen, but now lives in Ireland because of war in her homeland.
Runtime:
15 min
6:15 PM
Belle and Sebastian — 18:15
Bhòt 'son Belle
Tha reifreann a’ tachairt 's tha Sebastian airson 's gun bhòt a h-uile duine le Belle. There’s a referendum taking place and Sebastian wants everyone to vote with Belle.
Runtime:
20 min
6:35 PM
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:35
An Gartan | The Looney Tic
Everyone is settling down for the night when Bitzer begins to act strangely, and his odd behaviour starts spreading around the flock.
Runtime:
5 min
6:40 PM
A’ Chùil — 18:40
Episode 3
Seallaidh Choirstaidh dhut mar a nì thu 'bath bombs'. Choirstaidh shows you how to make 'bath bombs'.
6:45 PM
An Sgoil — 18:45
Episode 3
Foghlam Fiadhaich air a’ bhlàr a-muigh aig Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche. Outdoor education day at Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche.
Runtime:
15 min
7:00 PM
Fuine — 19:00
Episode 1
Gregor makes chewy and salty bread pretzels that are the perfect snack or lunchbox filler. Griogar MacLeòid is eileanaich eile lem molaidhean son fuine bhlasta staigh agaibh pfhèin
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 3 - 16
Humanist celebrant John Howieson chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean is in Lewis, visiting a spiritual site which inspires and amazes.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
An Là — 20:00
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
8:30 PM
Rùm Gu Rùm, Le Erica — 20:30
Episode 1
With the help of local craft workers, Erica Morrison finds new ideas for designing old spaces.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Marmalade le Gregor — 21:00
Agus leis fhèin cho measail air marmalaid, tha Griogar a’ rannsachadh sgeul a’ bhidhe chlasaigeach seo. Marmalade fan Gregor Macleod explores the story of this classic preserve.
Runtime:
50 min
9:50 PM
Binneas - Na Trads — 21:50
Episode 3
Concert set performed by Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd and Hadhirgaan.
Runtime:
10 min
10:00 PM
Transatlantic Sessions — 22:00
Episode 7
Featuring musical stars Aly Bain, Alison Krauss, Tim O’ Brien, Dirk Powell and Dónal Lunny.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Na Sgiobairean mu Dheireadh/The Last Captains — 22:30
Episode 5
Gèiltean a’ tionndadh seusan a’ ghiomaich gu cath garbh aig muir. Gale-force winds turn lobster season into a brutal battle at sea.
Runtime:
40 min
11:10 PM
Rurachd (Foraging) — 23:10
Rùrachd (Foraging)
Mary Ann Kennedy and Lucy Cooke head to the woods in search of birch sap, fungi and midgies!
11:30 PM
Port — 23:30
Episode 8
Music documentary in which Julie Fowlis and Muireann NicAmhlaoibh explore shared musical roots in Scotland and Ireland.
Runtime:
30 min
12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 05 August) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Fuine, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Rùm Gu Rùm, Le Erica. 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.