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 26 August 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
Channels
BBC One (BBC1)
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ITV1
ITV1 Anglia
ITV1 Anglia West
ITV1 Border
ITV1 Central East
ITV1 Central West
ITV1 Granada
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ITV1 North
ITV1 Tyne Tees
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ITV1 West
ITV1 Yorkshire East
ITV1 Yorkshire West
STV Central
STV North
UTV
Channel 4
Channel 5
BBC Three (BBC3)
Film4
BBC Four
CBeebies
BBC News
BBC ALBA
ITV2
ITV3
ITV4
E4
More4
GREAT! movies
Sky Arts
RTÉ One
Al Jazeera English
BBC Parliament
BBC Scotland
Blaze
Bloomberg TV Europe
CBBC
Challenge
Challenge (IE)
Channel 4+1
Court TV
Dave ja vu
DMAX
DMAX+1
Drama+1
E4 Extra
E4+1
Eden
Eden+1
Euronews English
Film4+1
Food Network
Food Network+1
GREAT! action
GREAT! action+1
GREAT! mystery
GREAT! mystery+1
GREAT! romance
GREAT! tv
GREAT! tv+1
ITV Quiz
ITV1+1
ITV1+1 Granada
ITV1+1 Meridian
ITV1+1 Midlands
ITV2+1
ITV3+1
ITV4+1
LBC News
Legend
Legend Xtra
Legend Xtra+1
London Live
More4+1
Movies24
Movies24+
Newsmax TV
PBS America
Quest Red+1
Quest+1
Really
Really+1
Rewind TV
RTÉ Kids Jr
RTÉ News
RTÉ One+1
RTÉ Two
RTÉ Two+1
S4C
Sky Arts (IE)
Sky Mix (IE)
Sky News
STV Central+1
STV North+1
Talking Pictures TV
TG4
TLC
TLC+1
True Crime
True Crime Xtra
True Crime+1
Virgin Media Four
Virgin Media One
Virgin Media One+1
Virgin Media Three
Virgin Media Two
W+1
Yesterday+1
Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Wed 26 Aug
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
5:00 PM
Dan & Gran — 17:00
Siuthad! Toinn is Gluais!
Stan and Gran must quickly discover where all the worms came from! Feumaidh Dan is Gran co-dhùnadh gu luath, cò às a thàinig na tha seo de bhoiteagan!
Runtime:
15 min
5:15 PM
Losgannan | Froglets — 17:15
Gealach | Moon
Ziff, Pipp and Button don their spacesuits to become the first frogs to walk on the moon!
Runtime:
10 min
5:25 PM
Na Clangairean — 17:25
Na Leadanan air Seachran
Tha Meanbh air fonn a chruthachadh ‘s tha i ‘son a’ shealltainn do Bheag. Meanbh has created a melody and she wants to show it to Beag.
Runtime:
10 min
5:35 PM
Na Clangairean — 17:35
An Rud Beag
Tha Moo Adhair air rudeigin annasach a lorg a’ flèodradh ann am fànas. Moo Adhair has found something unusual floating in space.
Runtime:
15 min
5:50 PM
Stòiridh — 17:50
An Cù-chaorach Iongantach
Catriona Nic a’ Phì a’ leughadh An Cù-chaorach Iongantach. Catriona MacPhee reads An Cù-chaorach Iongantach.
Runtime:
10 min
6:00 PM
Clann Na Cruinne — 18:00
Episode 1
An dèidh bliadhna dhoirbh, tha Aileas ’son tilleadh gu na rudan is toigh leatha. After a difficult year, Aileas would like to return to doing things that she loves.
Runtime:
15 min
6:15 PM
Belle and Sebastian — 18:15
Fasgadh a' Bhogha Mhòir
Tha Sebastian gu math mì-thoilichte le planaichean Elaina. Sebastian is very unhappy with Elaina’s plans.
Runtime:
15 min
6:30 PM
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:30
Pìos Air Chall | Missing Piece
Shaun finds a jigsaw puzzle and calls on the flock to help him put it together. Bitzer discovers the final piece is missing.
Runtime:
10 min
6:40 PM
A’ Chùil — 18:40
Episode 6
Choirstaidh shows you how to make pretend poo and fake glasses. She also gives you a few pointers on how to draw a great picture of eyes.
Runtime:
10 min
6:50 PM
An Sgoil — 18:50
Episode 6
Leis an teirm a’ tighinn gu crìch, tha fadachd air a h-uile duine rèis mhòr nan tidseir fhaicinn. The term is ending, and the school looks forward to the teachers’ big race.
Runtime:
10 min
7:00 PM
Fuine — 19:00
Episode 4
Gregor MacLeod and fellow islanders share baking tips. Featuring haggis in crispy filo bon bon parcels and a cheesecake using caramel flavoured biscuits.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 3 - 19
Actor Beth Frieden from the US chats to Joy in the studio, and Calum Maclean weaves around the Isle of Harris in his own inimitable style.
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 4
Tha Erica Mhoireasdan a’ dol air turas dealbhachaidh chruthachail tron Ghàidhealtachd ‘s na h-Eileanan. Erica Morrison goes on a design adventure through the Highlands and Islands.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
An t-Eilean/The Island — 21:00
Episode 3
The case is coming to a close, but Kat still believes the Macleans are hiding something. Leis a’ chùis gus dùnadh, tha Kat cinnteach gu bheil an teaghlach a’ cleith rudeigin.
9:50 PM
Abigail — 21:50
Lite
’S e Lite am bracaist as fheàrr le Abigail airson a thoirt air falbh. Ach chan eil càil sìmplidh mun dòigh a th’ aicese air a dhèanamh. Abigail’s takeaway breakfast is porridge.
Runtime:
10 min
10:00 PM
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 22:00
Loch Laomainn | Loch Lomond
Coinneach MacFhraing is on Loch Lomond attempting to paddle the vast distance between Balmaha and Ardlui.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Na Sgiobairean mu Dheireadh/The Last Captains — 22:30
Episode 8
Tha Adam a’ sireadh tùna mhòir, fhad ’s a tha ceist air Steven a thaobh seasmhachd an eilein. Adam hunts giant tuna, while Steven questions the islands’ future.
Runtime:
40 min
11:10 PM
Rurachd (Foraging) — 23:10
Rùrachd (Foraging)
Mary Ann and Lucy hunt the 'good for you' plants and those that definitely aren’t.
11:30 PM
Transatlantic Sessions — 23:30
Episode 3
Julie Fowlis agus Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh le taghadh ciùil bho Transatlantic Sessions. Julie joins Scots singer Emily Smith for an uplifting performance of 'Caledonia'.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 26 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 00:00 with Transatlantic Sessions.
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.