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 Saturday 28 February 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Sat 28 Feb

Alba Today — 00:00

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Alba Today — 06:00

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Oran na Mara (Song of the Sea) — 16:00

A' dèanamh an slighe dhachaigh, tha ioma iongantas a feitheamh Ben 's Saoirse. Trying to return home, Ben and Saoirse encounter many challenges and surprises.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 min

Wallace 's Gromit — 17:35

A Grand Day Out
Gun ghreim càise aca air fhàgail, tha Wallace 's Gromit a' dèanamh air a' ghealaich! There's not a crumb of cheese, so Wallace and Gromit take a trip to the moon.
Runtime: 25 min

Binneas - Na Trads — 18:00

Duncan Chisholm
Concert set performed by Duncan Chisholm and band, originally recorded live before an audience at the Trad Awards, 2023.
Runtime: 15 min

An Là — 18:15

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: 15 min

Prosbaig — 18:30

Episode 4
Donald Morrison looks back at archive stories from the 1980s, including a campaign for a hospice to be built in the Highlands and the plight of homeless Gaels in Glasgow.
Runtime: 30 min

Òran Na Mnà — 19:00

Episode 3
The personal song and poetry choice of Kathleen MacInnes.
Runtime: 30 min

Bill agus an Spitfire — 19:30

Bill Innes aims to fulfil a lifelong ambition to fly a Spitfire. Bill Innes gu bhith 90, le mòr-mhiann sgèith ann an Spitfire.
Runtime: 30 min

Mas Fhior — 20:00

Mas Fhìor
Niall Iain Macdonald hosts a quiz show where two teams go head-to-head to win a cash prize. Niall Iain Dòmhnallach le farpais cheist ùr is dà sgioba a’ strì airson duais airgid.
Runtime: 30 min

Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits — 20:30

Episode 8
Heather Dewar meets Sybla Shillady and draws her colour portrait. Fraoch Nic an Deòir cuide ri Sybla Shillady agus i ga dealbhadh ann an dath.
Runtime: 30 min

Tuath Cheòl le Ruairidh Gray — 21:00

Episode 2
Singer Ruairidh Gray visits the Grand Ole Opry and brings us musical highlights from legendary music series Tuath Cheòl.
Runtime: 1 hr

Slighean Fiadh-bheatha/Wild Corridors — 22:00

Desert Lions/Leòmhannan Fàsaich
How ecological corridors have helped the desert lion prosper in the Kunene Region of north western Namibia.
Runtime: 45 min

Belladrum — 22:45

Michael Lewis
Seisean acoustic bho rionnag ùr ceòl jazz is swing, Michael Lewis, aig Belladrum 2025. An acoustic session from rising jazz and swing star Michael Lewis.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

World Pipe Band Championships — 23:00

Episode 1
Catrìona NicNèill aig Farpaisean Chòmhlan Pìoba na Cruinne 2023 le còmhlain aig ìre a h-aon. Carrie MacNeil presents Grade 1 performances from the World Pipe Band Championships.
Runtime: 2 hr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 28 February) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Òran Na Mnà , Bill agus an Spitfire, Mas Fhior, and Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits. 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 01:00 (12:00 your time) with World Pipe Band Championships.

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