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 27 August 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Thu 27 Aug

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

12:00 AM

Alba Today — 00:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 6 hr i Available on iPlayer

6:00 AM

Alba Today — 06:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 11 hr i Available on iPlayer

5:00 PM

Bing — 17:00

Buntàta

Tha Bing agus Sula a’ lorg buntàta, a tha iad ag ainmeachadh ‘s a’ toirt a chluich leotha. Bing and Sula find a funny potato that they name and adopt as their new playmate.

Runtime: 10 min

5:10 PM

Bing — 17:10

Bòtannan

Tha toll ann an tè dha na bòtannan aig Bing ach chan eil e airson an caitheamh air falbh. There’s a hole in one of Bing’s yellow wellies but he is very reluctant to throw them away

Runtime: 5 min

5:15 PM

Abadas — 17:15

Oraindsear/Orange

Hari has prepared a treat for Ela and Seren - a chocolate cake! One Abadas will be chosen to go on an adventure to look for something round and sweet-smelling.

Runtime: 15 min

5:30 PM

Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:30

Partaidh a’ Bhrochain/The Porridge Party

Abney and Teal make lots of porridge to warm them up on a cold and gloomy day.

Runtime: 10 min

5:40 PM

’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish) — 17:40

Leumadair

Tha an Leumadair spòrsail air ar beulaibh, gar teagaisg an-diugh. We learn about the dolphin as she tells us how clever they are and how only humans can claim to be smarter.

Runtime: 5 min

5:45 PM

Peataichean/Pets — 17:45

Episode 4

Eilidh Cormack meets young pet owners who share how they care for and interact with their pets at home. In this episode, Eilidh is joined by Sally and Helen, and their rabbits Jasper and Delilah.

Runtime: 5 min

5:50 PM

Stòiridh — 17:50

Tha Gaol Agam Ort Mar-thà!

Martainn Mac an t-Saoir a’ leughadh Tha Gaol Agam Ort Mar-thà! Martin MacIntyre reads Tha Gaol Agam Ort Mar-thà!

Runtime: 10 min

6:00 PM

Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:00

Brùchdain

Tha Smuigean na chadal ’s tha rud ri nochdadh bhon aisling aige. Smuigean is asleep and something appears from his dream.

Runtime: 10 min

6:10 PM

Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:10

An Gumbal Aognachail

Tha Chank, Glob agus Snorg air misean ’son faighinnn a-mach dè tha dol! Chank, Glob and Snorg are on a mission to find out what’s going on!

Runtime: 15 min

6:25 PM

Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:25

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

6:35 PM

An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:35

Air an Tuathanas/Down on the Farm

The Spuds visit Betty’s sister, Aunty Barbara, on her farm. Dave goes on an egg-citing adventure involving magic beans!

Runtime: 10 min

6:45 PM

An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:45

Na Drathaisean Dàna/Beware of the Overpants

Dave’s lazy day of doing nothing is ruined when the town sees an uprising... of their pants!

Runtime: 15 min

7:00 PM

Dùbhlain DIY (Instructions Not Included) — 19:00

Health and Fitness/Slàinte is Fallainneachd

Derek Pluto Murray hosts as three couples tackle sport and fitness-themed challenges.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

SpeakGaelic — 19:30

SpeakGaelic: Series 4 - 19

Singer James Graham chats to Joy, and Calum Maclean learns about bagpipes by visiting a pipe band and a workshop where the instruments are made and repaired.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

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

Mach à Seo! — 20:30

Episode 4

Ramsay explores the north of Mull before hopping on the ferry to Ardnamurchan. Tha Ramsay ann an ceann a tuath Mhuile mus gabh e null air an aiseag gu Àird nam Murchan.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

Conaltradh Creutairean/Wild Talk — 21:00

Episode 1

A look at the variety of different sounds animals use when they need to communicate with each other. Na diofar fuaimean a tha beathaichean a’ cleachdadh airson conaltradh.

Runtime: 55 min

9:55 PM

Binneas - Na Trads — 21:55

Episode 3

Concert set performed by Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd and Hadhirgaan.

Runtime: 5 min

10:00 PM

Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves — 22:00

Episode 4

The lads enjoy some French inspiration in this episode, including a sausage cassoulet and sole meuniere.

Runtime: 30 min

10:30 PM

Sar Sgeoil — 22:30

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie

Cathy MacDonald celebrates Muriel Spark’s classic, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. Cathy NicDhòmhnaill a’ moladh sàr-sgeul ‘The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie’ le Muriel Spark.

Runtime: 1 hr

11:30 PM

Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 23:30

Loch Laomainn | Loch Lomond

Coinneach MacFhraing is on Loch Lomond attempting to paddle the vast distance between Balmaha and Ardlui.

Runtime: 30 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 27 August) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Dùbhlain DIY (Instructions Not Included), SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Mach à Seo!. 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 Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side.

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

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