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 Saturday 29 August 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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ITV1 Tyne Tees
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STV Central
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UTV
Channel 4
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BBC Three (BBC3)
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BBC Four
CBeebies
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ITV2
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More4
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RTÉ One
Al Jazeera English
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Bloomberg TV Europe
CBBC
Challenge
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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
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ITV2+1
ITV3+1
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Legend Xtra+1
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Movies24
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Quest+1
Really
Really+1
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RTÉ Kids Jr
RTÉ News
RTÉ One+1
RTÉ Two
RTÉ Two+1
S4C
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STV North+1
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TLC+1
True Crime
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True Crime+1
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Virgin Media One+1
Virgin Media Three
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W+1
Yesterday+1
Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Sat 29 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
4:00 PM
Dòtaman — 16:00
Cuideachadh
Dòtaman bho 1992 le Donaidh, Cathy is Iain, an cuspair, Cuideachadh. Dotaman from 1992, with Donnie, Cathy and John on the topic of helping out.
Runtime:
20 min
4:20 PM
Oscar & Ealasaid — 16:20
Somhairle air Chall/Simeon has Disappeared
Simeon, Célestine's stuffed penguin, has disappeared. The whole town is searching for the plush toy.
Runtime:
15 min
4:35 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 16:35
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
4:45 PM
Abadas — 16:45
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
5:00 PM
An Là — 17:00
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:
20 min
5:20 PM
SPFL — 17:20
League 1 - Ross County v East Kilbride
Live League One football action as Ross County host East Kilbride. Full match coverage with Alasdair MacLennan and Alex O’Henley.
Runtime:
2 hr 10 min
7:30 PM
Mas Fhior — 19:30
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
8:00 PM
Mas Fhior — 20:00
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
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
Seirm — 21:00
Episode 2
Màiri Anna NicUalraig le ceòl dùthchasach agus traidiseanta bho Celtic Connections. Featuring a diverse range of music, including one of Scotland’s finest folk bands, Breabach.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Conaltradh Creutairean/Wild Talk — 22:00
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:
50 min
10:50 PM
Tatù Rìoghail Dhùn Èideann/Edinburgh Military Tattoo — 22:50
Tatù Rìoghail Dhùn Èideann aig 70
Sùil air ais air na prìomh thachartasan bho 70 bliadhna den Tatù Rìoghail. A selection of the best moments from 70 years of the Edinburgh Tattoo.
Runtime:
1 hr 10 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 29 August) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Mas Fhior, Rùm Gu Rùm, Le Erica, Seirm, and Conaltradh Creutairean/Wild Talk . 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 Tatù Rìoghail Dhùn Èideann/Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
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.