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 Tuesday 06 January 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Channel 4+1
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DMAX+1
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E4+1
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Eden+1
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Food Network+1
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GREAT! mystery+1
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GREAT! tv
GREAT! tv+1
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TLC+1
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True Crime+1
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Yesterday+1
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BBC ALBA Schedule — Tue 06 Jan
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
AH-AH/No-No — 17:00
AH-AH Agus Na Nùdailean-AH
Tha MacÌomhair air parsail fhaighinn sa phost ach dè fon ghrèin a tha na bhroinn? MacÌomhair has received a parcel in the post, but what on earth is inside it?
Runtime:
5 min
5:05 PM
Abadas — 17:05
Bàt-aigeil/Submarine
Tha Hari ag ionnsachadh snàmh do na h-Abadas agus 's e 'bàt-aigeil' facal an là an diugh. Hari the hippo is teaching Abadas to swim and the word is submarine.
5:20 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:20
Nìp an t-Sneachda/The Snow Neep
A thick blanket of snow covers the Island. Abney and Teal are very excited and go out to play, but they can’t find Neep anywhere to join in the snowy fun!
Runtime:
10 min
5:30 PM
Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean — 17:30
Luchagan Beaga
Chan eil na luchagan beaga ro thoilichte an-diugh. The mouse babies aren’t very happy today.
Runtime:
5 min
5:35 PM
Oscar & Ealasaid — 17:35
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
5:50 PM
Stòiridh — 17:50
Cù air a Dhroch Dhealbh
Tony Kearney reads Cù air a Dhroch Dhealbh, written by Emma Dodson and translated into Gaelic by Morag Stewart.
Runtime:
10 min
6:00 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:00
Co-là-breith Chailein/Happy Birthday Gareth
Dave makes a Gareth-shaped piñata for Gareth’s birthday, but his starfish friend is confused when the Spuds bash it to pieces.
Runtime:
10 min
6:10 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:10
Rìgh an Ath-chuairteachaidh/King of the Dump
School puts Dave on a work placement with his dad at the local dump.
Runtime:
15 min
6:25 PM
An Sgoil — 18:25
Episode 1
Bliadhna sgoile ùr aig Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche agus tha tòrr air atharrachadh. A new school year at Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche and a lot has changed.
Runtime:
10 min
6:35 PM
Hilda — 18:35
An Rud a Ghabh Àit’
Feumaidh Artair Trolberg fhàgail. Chan eil ’ad a’ creids’ g’ eil aithrisean fìor. Artair must leave Trolberg. They don’t believe his reports are true.
Runtime:
25 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:
35 min
7:35 PM
SPFL Challenge Cup — 19:35
Partick Thistle v Inverness Caledonia Thistle
Live football action from the last 16 of the Scottish Challenge Cup as Partick Thistle welcome Inverness Caledonian Thistle to Firhill.
Runtime:
2 hr 10 min
9:45 PM
Port an t-Òib — 21:45
Episode 1
We meet the Maclennan family, who run the Valhalla fishing boat, and there's a trip with the shepherds to the island of Pabbay.
10:15 PM
Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales — 22:15
Episode 1
Kate travels around the North End of Skye, visiting a castle with strong connections to Clan MacLeod.
Runtime:
45 min
11:00 PM
Machair — 23:00
Episode 6
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime:
25 min
11:25 PM
Fraochy Bay — 23:25
A-measg na h-iolairean/Where Eagles daren't
Ina and Jessie go to the mountains, where they follow a sign pointing to an exciting opportunity - but it's not quite what they expected.
Runtime:
5 min
11:30 PM
Alleluia! — 23:30
Episode 2
Streath ùr a’ tòiseachadh le laoidhean, sailm agus leughaidhean. Iain MacKinnon presents a mix of hymns, psalms and readings, including a parable.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Tuesday 06 January) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, SPFL Challenge Cup, Port an t-Òib, and Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales. 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 Alleluia!.
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.