BBC ALBA TV Guide & Listings (Australia Timezone)

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 05 December 2025 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Fri 05 Dec

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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

Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm) — 17:00

Bun-Chuis Na Gnost

Tha Muireall den bheachd gu bheil i math air seinn ach chan eil an Treubh ag aontachadh. Muireall thinks that she’s a good singer but the Farmyard Bunch don’t agree.

Runtime: 10 min

5:10 PM

Peataichean/Pets — 17:10

Episode 1

Eilidh Cormack meets young pet owners who share how they care for, play and interact with their pets at home. In this episode, Eilidh is joined by Alec and Doris, his pet Burmese cat.

Runtime: 10 min

5:20 PM

Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 17:20

Lòn/Lunch

Owl invites Brush over for a fancy lunch, but nervously wonders how he can live up to Brush’s high expectations.

Runtime: 10 min

5:30 PM

Bing — 17:30

Dreallag

Tha Bing 's Pando a' gabhail turas mu seach air an dreallag ach tha foighidinn a dhìth. Bing and Pando take turns on the swing, but patience proves to be a challenge.

Runtime: 5 min

5:35 PM

Bing — 17:35

Blocaichean

Tha Bing 'son tùr a thogail le na blocaichean dathach ach tha beachd eile aig Coco… Bing wants to keep building a tower with his colourful blocks, but Coco has other ideas…

Runtime: 10 min

5:45 PM

Pompon Am Mathan Beag/Pompon Little Bear — 17:45

Chan eil an t-Eagal Orm!

Tha Pompon agus Rita ri cadal ann an teanta leotha fhèin airson a’ chiad uair. Pompon and Rita are sleeping on their own in a tent for the first time.

Runtime: 10 min

5:55 PM

Stòiridh — 17:55

Goldilocks agus Dìreach Aon Mhathan

Dolina Nic Nic’Illinnein a’ leughadh Goldilocks agus Dìreach Aon Mhathan. Dolina MacLennan reads Goldilocks agus Dìreach Aon Mhathan, by Leigh Hodgkinson.

Runtime: 5 min

6:00 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal 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 Royal 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: 15 min

6:25 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 18:25

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

6:40 PM

Stri — 18:40

Episode 8

Fiach a’ farpais an aghaidh preasantairean CBBC ALBA. Fiach competes against the CBBC ALBA presenters.

Runtime: 5 min

6:45 PM

Flix — 18:45

Pàrtaidh Bainne an Tìgear

Tha uallach air Munchkin an-diugh ach tha a charaidean airson a bhith taiceil dha. Munchkin has responsibility today, and his friends want to help him.

Runtime: 15 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

Fraochy Bay — 19:25

Blob the Builder

Bobban's day starts with a trip to 'FraochyBake' for rolls. The busy baker asks Bobban for a little help, but Bobban only manages to make a terrible mess.

Runtime: 5 min

7:30 PM

Machair — 19:30

Episode 2

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

Runtime: 25 min

7:55 PM

Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal — 19:55

Episode 3

Skipinnish le Eagle’s Wing aig cuirm-chiùil bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. Skipinnish perform Eagle’s Wing at a concert from Edinburgh Castle.

Runtime: 5 min i Available on iPlayer

8:00 PM

Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales — 20:00

Episode 3

Kate and her dad journey to Pabbay, Ensay and the South of Harris, where they explore the beautiful islands underwater and on dry land.

Runtime: 30 min

8:30 PM

Bothag Phàdruig — 20:30

Episode 4

It’s March, and Peter is at the hut gardening and trying out a new pizza oven. A’ Mhàirt sa’ bhothaig le àmhainn ùr piotsa aig Pàdruig ga fheuchainn a-mach cuide ri obair gàrraidh.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

Steelmen — 21:00

How in 1991 the Steelmen, Motherwell FC, won the Scottish Cup for the first time in 39 years.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

An Cruinne Caochlaideach/Dynamic Planet — 22:00

Teine/Fire

As the planet heats up, those fighting climate change show how science, nature and tradition can prepare us for the future.

Runtime: 50 min

10:50 PM

Binneas - Na Trads — 22:50

Episode 4

Molaidh ciùil do Joe Aitken, clàraichte aig Duaisean nan Trads, 2024. A musical tribute to Joe Aitken, recorded at the Trad Awards in 2024.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

11:00 PM

Seirm — 23:00

Seirm: Sreath 10 - Prògram 4

With performances from Genticorum, Pine Tree Flyers, Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening, Tim O’Brien & Jan Fabricius and Katie Macfarlane.

Runtime: 1 hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Friday 05 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Fraochy Bay, Machair, and Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal. Check the full schedule for more details.

How can I watch BBC ALBA live?

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When does programming end on BBC ALBA today?

Today's programming on BBC ALBA ends at 00:00 (11:00 your time) with Seirm.

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