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 Wednesday 17 December 2025 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC ALBA Schedule — Wed 17 Dec
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
CBeebies ALBA Panto — 17:00
2023
‘S e Annag ann an Saoghal Annasach panto 2023 bho sgioba CBeebies ALBA. The featured CBeebies ALBA panto is Annag in Wonderland.
Runtime:
10 min
5:10 PM
Oscar & Ealasaid — 17:10
An Luchag Shneachda/The Snow Mouse
Célestine is preparing drawings for Mandarine's birthday but doesn't have anymore paint.
5:25 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:25
Latha Puinnseanta Fuar/The Very Cold Day
It is a very cold day. Abney, Teal, Neep and the Poc-Pocs have a wonderful time playing wintry games. Then they realise that the Poc-Pocs are in trouble!
Runtime:
15 min
5:40 PM
Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm) — 17:40
Am Mèirleach Glasraich
Chan eil sgeul air cuid de na glasraich air an tuathanas. Ach cò dh'fhalbh leotha? Some vegetables have gone missing on the farm, but who has taken them?
Runtime:
10 min
5:50 PM
Stòiridh — 17:50
Cuilean Gòrach!
Julie Fowlis reads Cuilean Gòrach, written and illustrated by Adam Stower and translated into Gaelic by Donald John MacLeod.
Runtime:
10 min
6:00 PM
CBBC ALBA Panto — 18:00
2023 - Ansal agus Griosal
How will Ansal and Griosal get on as they wander into the creepy forest on Christmas Eve?
Runtime:
5 min
6:05 PM
Clann Na Cruinne — 18:05
Kika - A’ Cluich Jazz
Tha Kika cho measail air jazz – agus gu h-àraidh ceòl an sacsafon. Kika loves jazz, especially saxophone music.
Runtime:
15 min
6:20 PM
Triuir aig Tri — 18:20
Episode 4
When a new boy arrives on the island, Della, Lou and Marco are quick to work out that he’s a nasty piece of work.
Runtime:
20 min
6:40 PM
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:40
Am Bògais Carach
Tha na Bògaisean air cron a dhèanamh ach tha plan’ aig na Gumbalan. The Bògaisean have been destructive, but the Gumbalan have a plan.
Runtime:
10 min
6:50 PM
Nollaig Abigail — 18:50
Episode 4
Tha Abigail a’ sealltainn am mìlsean Nollaig as fheàrr leatha, Mousse Teòclaid Gheal. Abigail shows us her favourite Christmas dessert - a white chocolate mousse.
Runtime:
10 min
7:00 PM
Cidsin Granaidh Chalanais — 19:00
Episode 2
Gregor MacLeod takes on the classics shortbread and marmalade. Grannie has five recipes for shortbread alone, but Gregor has to pick just one.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 3 - 11
Megg McCredie from Crieff is Joy’s guest in the studio and Calum Maclean is in a small village on the Isle of Harris, which once attracted worldwide attention.
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
Cù Leis Thu? | A Puppy for Padruig — 20:30
Episode 5
Peter meets Scotland’s hardy and characterful Cairn Terrier. Tha Pàdruig a’ coinneachadh ri abhag bheag làidir is làn caractar – An Cairn Terrier.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Rum gu Rum na Nollaig — 21:00
Tha an dealbhaiche thaighean, Erica Nic a Phearsain, dhar toirt tro beachdan seolta air stoidhle na Nollaig. Erica MacPherson guides us through style tips for Christmas.
Runtime:
50 min
9:50 PM
Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal — 21:50
Episode 10
Skipinnish le Walking on the Waves aig cuirm-chiùil bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. Skipinnish perform Walking on the Waves at a concert from Edinburgh Castle.
Runtime:
10 min
10:00 PM
Sona — 22:00
Episode 2
Vicky Kilgour and Duncan MacDonald try out some yoga and enjoy an intensive sound therapy session.
10:30 PM
Transatlantic Sessions — 22:30
Episode 6
Julie Fowlis presents highlights from two decades of the music show. This episode includes stars Alison Krauss, Sarah Jarosz, Rosanne Cash, Paul Brady and Karen Matheson.
Runtime:
30 min
11:00 PM
Lannsairean Aodainn/Face Surgeons — 23:00
Sealladh sònraichte air Aonad Cinn is Aodainn Astràilia ann an Adelaide. Revealing the extraordinary work of the Australian Craniofacial Unit in Adelaide.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 17 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Cidsin Granaidh Chalanais, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Cù Leis Thu? | A Puppy for Padruig . 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 (11:00 your time) with Lannsairean Aodainn/Face Surgeons.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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