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 18 September 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC One (BBC1)
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ITV1
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CBBC
Challenge
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Channel 4+1
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DMAX
DMAX+1
Drama+1
E4 Extra
E4+1
Eden
Eden+1
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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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ITV1+1 Midlands
ITV2+1
ITV3+1
ITV4+1
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Legend Xtra+1
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More4+1
Movies24
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Really
Really+1
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RTÉ One+1
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RTÉ Two+1
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TLC+1
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Virgin Media One+1
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W+1
Yesterday+1
Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Fri 18 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
Na Clangairean — 17:00
An Lus Mòr
Tha Meanbh is Beag 'son ’s gum fàs na lusan aca sa bhad ach dè nì iad? Meanbh and Beag want their plants to grow quickly, so what will they do?
Runtime:
15 min
5:15 PM
Losgannan | Froglets — 17:15
Am Pòla a Tuath | North Pole
The Froglets find a bag full of ice cubes and begin a great adventure at the North Pole.
Runtime:
5 min
5:20 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:20
Caraid Baba
Tha Baba a' lorg caraid ùr annasach. Preschool animation. Baba finds a little caterpillar and decides that they will become good friends.
Runtime:
5 min
5:25 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:25
Sgilean Sgèith
Tha Baba airson ionnsachadh mar a ni e sgèith. Preschool animation. Baba is keen to learn to fly but he isn't so interested in listening to Oona's instructions.
Runtime:
10 min
5:35 PM
Peataichean/Pets — 17:35
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
5:40 PM
Abadas — 17:40
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
5:55 PM
Stòiridh — 17:55
CHAN E Ailbhean a th' annam!
Eòghainn MacFhionghain a’ leughadh CHAN E Ailbhean a th' annam! Ewen MacKinnon reads CHAN E Ailbhean a th' annam!
Runtime:
5 min
6:00 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royals Next Door — 18:00
Ceumannan Rìoghail
Tha aig Stella ri dannsadh ionnsachadh – gun tuiteam no gun ruadhadh! Stella has to learn how to dance, without falling or blushing!
Runtime:
10 min
6:10 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royals Next Door — 18:10
Lèirmheas Rìoghail
Tha Stella làn aithreachais, ach am faigh i mathanas on tidsear aic’ ‘son an rud a rinn i? Stella is regretful, but will she be forgiven by her teacher for what she has done?
Runtime:
10 min
6:20 PM
Clann Na Cruinne — 18:20
Matúš – Eagal Àirde
Tha Matúš a’ fulang le eagal-àirde – saoil am faigh e seachad air a seo a-chaoidh? Matúš suffers from a fear of heights. Will he ever get over this?
Runtime:
15 min
6:35 PM
Belle and Sebastian — 18:35
Misean Angelina
Tha tòrr obair aig Angelina ri dhèanamh nuair tha Caspair air falbh bhon dachaigh. Angelina has a lot of work to do when Caspar is away from home.
Runtime:
15 min
6:50 PM
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:50
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
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
Rola Bracaist
Tha Abigail a’ dèanamh Rola Bracaist, fìor rionnag a’ bhìdh. Abigail makes a real show-stopper, the breakfast roll.
7:35 PM
Machair — 19:35
Episode 4
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap set on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime:
25 min
8:00 PM
An Cuan Sgith (The Minch) — 20:00
Episode 6
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
Dùbhlain DIY (Instructions Not Included) — 20:30
Garden Day | Là sa Ghàrradh
Derek Pluto Murray sets some gardening-themed challenges to the next three couples to test their DIY skills.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Folk that Rock - Ceol Roc Ceilteach — 21:00
Iain Spanish MacKay explores favourite Celtic Rock records. An neach-ciùil Iain Spàinneach MacAoidh a’ coinneachadh ri luchd-ciùil nan clàran Roc Ceilteach as fheàrr leis.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Coin Trusaidh/Muster Dogs — 22:00
Episode 3
At seven months, the pups have a strong bond with their handlers. But they face big tests as they learn to herd livestock and respond to calls.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:00 PM
Seirm — 23:00
Episode 4
Featuring a diverse range of music, including Duncan Chisholm, Dirk & Amelia Powell, Lady Maisery and Donald & Peigi Barker.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Friday 18 September) 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.