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 17 September 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Thu 17 Sep
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
Bing — 17:00
Bhuis
Tha Bing a’ cur Hoppity air sgèith ach ‘s e turas obann a tha gu bhith aig an dèideag! Bing is having fun making Hoppity fly, but Hoppity is about to take an unexpected trip!
Runtime:
10 min
5:10 PM
Bing — 17:10
Nàdar-sgrùdaiche
Tha Bing ‘s a charaidean nan rannsachairean-nàdar ‘s iad a’ sgrùdadh sa ghàrradh aig Ama. Bing and his friends are nature explorers today as they investigate finds in Ama’s garden.
Runtime:
5 min
5:15 PM
Abadas — 17:15
Preasant/Gift
The Abadas are enjoying a picnic with Hari's special toy, Cwac the duck, and Seren's favourite teddy. Ela feels a little left out as she doesn't have a special toy.
Runtime:
15 min
5:30 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:30
An Stoirm/The Storm
A wild storm is blowing over the Island and Abney and Teal shelter inside.
Runtime:
10 min
5:40 PM
’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish) — 17:40
Aingeal-mara
Tha an Aingeal-mara ag innse dhuinn na dòighean aca. The Sea Angel tells us all about their ways.
Runtime:
5 min
5:45 PM
Peataichean/Pets — 17:45
Episode 7
Tha Eilidh NicCarmaig a’ coinneachadh ri Niah agus a dràgoin fheusagach, Dell is Phoenix. Eilidh Cormack meets Niah and her bearded dragons, Dell and Phoenix.
Runtime:
5 min
5:50 PM
Stòiridh — 17:50
Anns a' Ghàrradh Ghrinn Dhìomhair
Eoghan Dòmhnallach a’ leughadh Anns a' Ghàrradh Ghrinn Dhìomhair. Eoghan MacDonald reads Anns a' Ghàrradh Ghrinn Dhìomhair.
Runtime:
10 min
6:00 PM
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:00
Glacair Ghumbal
Tha Fleod gu math trang ‘s aige ri sùil a chumail an-diugh! Fleod is very busy as he has to keep watch today!
Runtime:
10 min
6:10 PM
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:10
An Dùdair Earbsach
Tha Dùd a’ tàladh chnuimhean agus ri tarraing buaireadh cuideachd! Dùd is attracting cnuimhean but also causing conflict!
Runtime:
15 min
6:25 PM
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:25
Balach Mì-Mhodhail | Bad Boy
There is a new kid on the block who is up to no good. When he starts to get Bitzer into trouble, Shaun decides something must be done.
Runtime:
10 min
6:35 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:35
Sgoil Oidhche/Night School
Dave and his friends are locked in school overnight but find that they are not alone.
Runtime:
10 min
6:45 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:45
Leabaidh Ùr/Duvet Day
The Spuds show off Betty and George’s new bed by taking it for a spin around the town, picking up a few unexpected passengers along the way.
Runtime:
15 min
7:00 PM
Turas a Bhradain — 19:00
The Dee
Iasgach a' bhradain air cuid de na h-aibhnichean is àlluinne an Alba - cuide ri Neen NicAoidh. An odyssey through Scotland's fishing rivers with Neen MacKay.
7:30 PM
Cù Leis Thu? | A Puppy for Padruig — 19:30
Episode 1
Tha Pàdruig MacCuidhein air turas timcheall Alba, a’ sireadh cuilean ùr - neo dhà ma dh’fhaoidte! Peter MacQueen travels Scotland on a mission to find a new puppy - or maybe two!
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
Mach à Seo! — 20:30
Episode 7
In the south of Kintyre, Ramsay stays on the tidal island of Davaar for the night. An ceann a deas Chinn Tìre tha Ramsay a’ fuireach oidhche air eilean dòirlinn Dà Bhàrr.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Conaltradh Creutairean/Wild Talk — 21:00
Episode 4
Sùil air mar a tha beathaichean a’ conaltradh an uair a dh’ fheumas iad obrachadh còmhla mar sgioba. A look at how animals communicate when they need to work together as a team.
Runtime:
50 min
9:50 PM
Binneas - Na Trads — 21:50
Episode 2
Marloch, clàraichte aig NaTrads, 2024. Marloch recorded at the Trad Awards in 2024.
10:00 PM
OMC! — 22:00
Episode 1
Sketch show featuring a collection of comic characters, spoofs, unrequited love and comedy horror.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Alba Uaine (Green Scotland) — 22:30
Episode 1
Le ar n-àrainneachd ag atharrachadh, dè na ceumannan practaigeach as urrain dhuinn gabhail? What does climate change mean for Scotland and what progress is being made towards net zero?
11:30 PM
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 23:30
Rum
Coinneach is in his element this week as he traverses the incredible skyline of the Rum Cullin, high above the clouds.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 17 September) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Turas a Bhradain, Cù Leis Thu? | A Puppy for Padruig , 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?
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.