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 18 February 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
Times shown in the Australia timezone.
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Oscar & Ealasaid
Fearchar is Fionnlagh/The Tulip Brothers
Célestine tells Mrs Tulip's nephews about the Green Mouse's existence, revealing no bear has ever seen it.
Runtime:
15 min
Beathaichean a’ Bocadaich
Episode 2
Tha Sophie agus a caraidean a’ bocadaich coltach ri nathair agus ceann-fionn. Sophie and her friends dance like a snake and a penguin.
Runtime:
5 min
Orain CBeebies
Episode 7
Taghadh farsaing de dh’òrain bho Carrie, Linda, Ruairidh agus sgioba CBeebies ALBA. A selection of songs from Carrie, Linda, Ruairidh and the CBeebies ALBA presenters.
Runtime:
5 min
Peataichean/Pets
Episode 10
Eilidh Cormack meets young pet owners who show how they care for, play and interact with their pets at home. In this episode, Eilidh is joined by Orla and her pet fish.
Runtime:
5 min
Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm)
Uircean air Iteig
Tha Muireall ‘g iarraidh a dhol suas ann am bailiùn airson cuairt-adhair. Muireall wants to go in a balloon for a trip up in the sky.
Runtime:
10 min
Gasta a' Ghraineag/Happy the Hoglet
Uisge Gasta
Tha an t-uisg’ a’ cur bacadh air Gasta, oir chan fhaigh e air ‘dathan’ a chluich’ a-muigh. The rain hinders Gasta from playing ‘colours’ outside today.
Runtime:
10 min
’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish)
Cearban-gearraidh
Tha Cearban-gearraidh ag innse dhuinn mu dhèidhinn fhèin an-diugh. A Cookie Cutter Shark tells us all about himself today.
Runtime:
5 min
Stòiridh
Beatha Dhìomhair Tìgeir
Dòmhnall Ruadh a’ leughadh Beatha Dhìomhair Tìgeir. Donald Smith reads Beatha Dhìomhair Tìgeir.
Runtime:
5 min
Clann Na Cruinne
Mia & Jimmy an t-Asal
Tha Mia airson Jimmy an t-asal a mharcachd air an tràigh. Mia aims to ride Jimmy the donkey on the beach.
Runtime:
15 min
Flix
Topain a’ Chaothaich
Tha Flix ‘son film fhaicinn ach, gu mì-fhortanach, the e ro òg 'son fhaicinn. Flix would like to see a film, but unfortunately he’s too young to get in.
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep
Muc nam Measg | Dodgy Lodger
When one of the pigs attempts to make friends with Timmy, his cohorts evict him as punishment for un-pig-like behaviour.
Caractaran
Episode 2
Hannah a’ toirt sùil air ais air cuid de na caractaran iongantach a thadhail air CBBC ALBA. Hannah introduces some of the surprising characters who have visited the CBBC Alba studio.
Runtime:
5 min
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles
Stoirm nach Tàinig
Tha Troig a’ toirt a' char à Bògais-shìd’ ’s e ri ro-innse mun stoirm – dè an stoirm? Troig plays a trick on Bògais-shìd’ when he forecasts the storm - what storm?
Runtime:
15 min
Fuine
Episode 6
Gregor MacLeod feasts on a smoked salmon quiche made with potato pastry in Point on the Isle of Lewis, and dives into espresso martini cupcakes in Tongue.
Runtime:
30 min
SpeakGaelic
SpeakGaelic: Series 3 - 19
Actor Beth Frieden from the US chats to Joy in the studio, and Calum Maclean weaves around the Isle of Harris in his own inimitable style.
Runtime:
30 min
An Là
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
Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits
Episode 7
Heather Dewar meets Ryan Dziadowiec and draws his colour portrait. Fraoch Nic an Deòir cuide ri Ryan Dziadowiec agus i ga dhealbhadh ann an dath.
Runtime:
30 min
Hebridean Baker - Nordic Islands
The Faroes
Coinneach MacLeod explores the food traditions of the Faroes. Tha Coinneach MacLeòid a’ faighinn blasad de chultar a’ bhidhe sna h-Eileanan Fàrach.
Belladrum
Ben Walker
An seinneadair-sgrìobhadair Albannach, Ben Walker le seisean acoustic aig Belladrum 2025. Scottish singer-songwriter Ben Walker performs an acoustic session.
Runtime:
15 min
OMC!
Episode 1
Sketch show featuring a collection of comic characters, spoofs, unrequited love and comedy horror.
Runtime:
30 min
Cumhachd Hitler | Hitler's Power
A' tighinn gu Cumhachd | Rise to Power
How did Hitler, a political nobody, rapidly ascend to become dictator, bringing down a democracy in just a few years?
Runtime:
50 min
Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal
Episode 7
Skipinnish le Last of the Hunters aig cuirm-chiùil bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. Skipinnish perform Last of the Hunters at a concert from Edinburgh Castle.
Runtime:
10 min
Transatlantic Sessions
Episode 1
Fans of the 'Sessions' can see performances from James Taylor, Kathy Mattea, Dougie MacLean, Ricky Skaggs as well as the late Nanci Griffith.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 18 February) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Fuine, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits. 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 Transatlantic Sessions.
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.