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 Friday 28 August 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Fri 28 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

Na Clangairean — 17:00

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

5:10 PM

Losgannan | Froglets — 17:10

Gealach | Moon

Ziff, Pipp and Button don their spacesuits to become the first frogs to walk on the moon!

Runtime: 10 min

5:20 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:20

An Latha Ceòthach

Tha Oona 's Baba air chall sa cheò. A thick fog descends on Puffin Rock, leaving Oona and Baba confused about their whereabouts.

Runtime: 5 min

5:25 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:25

Ruith, Crath, Sgèith

Tha Oona ag ionnsachadh sgil iongantach ùr. Preschool animation. In order to get one over on the seagulls, Oona must learn a valuable new skill.

Runtime: 10 min

5:35 PM

Peataichean/Pets — 17:35

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

5:40 PM

Abadas — 17:40

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: 10 min

5:50 PM

Stòiridh — 17:50

Beatha Dhìomhair Tìgeir

Dòmhnall Ruadh a’ leughadh Beatha Dhìomhair Tìgeir. Donald Smith reads Beatha Dhìomhair Tìgeir.

Runtime: 10 min

6:00 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royals Next Door — 18:00

Ball-coise Rìoghail

Tha Stella den bheachd gu bheil ball-coise spòrsail. Stella thinks that football is great fun.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

6:10 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royals Next Door — 18:10

An Glasadh Rìoghail

Chan fhaigh an Teaghlach Rìoghail air an doras fhosgladh. Ciamar a gheibh iad a-steach? The Royal Family can’t open the door. How will they get inside?

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

6:20 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 18:20

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

6:35 PM

Belle and Sebastian — 18:35

A’ Bheinn Neo-shoillear

Tha Anton mì-shoirbheach nuair a tha e a' seatadh rib’ 'son Belle a glacadh. Anton is unsuccessful when he sets a trap to catch Belle.

Runtime: 15 min

6:50 PM

Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:50

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

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: 25 min

7:25 PM

Abigail — 19:25

Lof Banana

Tha treat sònraichte aig Abigail airson brunch, Lof Banana. Abigail has a special brunch treat, a banana loaf.

Runtime: 5 min i Available on iPlayer

7:30 PM

Machair — 19:30

Episode 1

Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap set on the Isle of Lewis.

Runtime: 30 min

8:00 PM

An Cuan Sgith (The Minch) — 20:00

Episode 3

Anne Lundon goes in search of stories and people connected to the famous stretch of sea, known as The Minch.

Runtime: 30 min

8:30 PM

Mas Fhior — 20:30

Mas Fhìor

Niall Iain Macdonald hosts a quiz show where two teams go head-to-head to win a cash prize. Niall Iain Dòmhnallach le farpais cheist ùr is dà sgioba a’ strì airson duais airgid.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

Sar Sgeoil — 21:00

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

10:00 PM

Coin Trusaidh/Muster Dogs — 22:00

Episode 4

Following the lives of five Australian dog trainers as they participate in our experiment: to take a Kelpie pup and transform it into an efficient member of the mustering pack.

Runtime: 1 hr

11:00 PM

Seirm — 23:00

Episode 1

Màiri Anna NicUalraig le ceòl dùthchasach agus traidiseanta bho Celtic Connections. Featuring music from Tom McGuire & The Brassholes, Sierra Hull & Justin Moses, William Prince and Kim Carnie.

Runtime: 1 hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Friday 28 August) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Abigail, Machair, and An Cuan Sgith (The Minch). 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 Seirm.

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.

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