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 03 April 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
Times shown in the Australia timezone.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Fri 03 Apr
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Na Clangairean — 17:00
Amaladh Fànais
Tha picnic dol a bhith ann ach cà bheil a’ Chearc Iarrainn? There’s going to be a picnic but where is the Iron Chicken?
Runtime:
15 min
Meaban and Moo — 17:15
Episode 1
Linda visits Meaban and Moo with a challenge. Today, they must find items to keep them warm.
Runtime:
5 min
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:20
Rise and Shine/Èirich 's Dèan Ullaibh!
Oona takes Isabelle on a midnight journey to see the phytoplankton sea lights! Tha Oona a' toirt Iseabail air cuairt meadhan-oidhch' gus na Solais Mara luibh-phlancton fhaicinn.
Runtime:
10 min
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:30
Who’s Been Sleeping in my Den?/Cò Bha a' Cadal nam Shadhbhaidh-sa?
A mysterious visitor has been sleeping in everyone’s dens. Tha neach-tadhail dìomhair air a bhith a' cadal ann an sadhbhaidh gach neach.
Runtime:
5 min
Peicein/Petit — 17:35
Ionnsaichidh tu ruith, mus coisich thu!/You can learn to run before you walk!
While the kids are racing outside, Petit's mum asks them to take care of Tina for a while.
Runtime:
10 min
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 17:45
Dathan/Colour
Brush is having her forest house painted in a more fashionable colour, unlike the dull brown of Fox and Hare's den.
Runtime:
10 min
Stòiridh — 17:55
Heidi am Falach
Eilidh Cormack reads Heidi am Falach, written and illustrated by Fiona Woodcock.
Runtime:
5 min
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:00
Neach-brìgh Rìoghail
Abair gu bheil Bleideag iarratach ’s Stella na manaidsear-sgìreil oirr'. Bleideag is very demanding when Stella becomes her community manager.
Runtime:
10 min
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:10
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras
Tha oidhche spà dol a bhith ann ’s tha Bhànrigh ’son sealltainn cho math ’s a tha spà. A spa night is going to take place and the Queen wants to show how it is a fantastic experience.
Runtime:
15 min
Clann Na Cruinne — 18:25
Adrian: Teanas-bùird - Sin Mo Bheatha-sa
Tha Adrian ag ràdh ri fear na bùtha-spòrs gur e Timo Boll an gaisgeach teanas-bùird aige. Adrian tells the local sports shop owner that Timo Boll is his table-tennis hero.
Runtime:
15 min
Flix — 18:40
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:
10 min
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:50
Prìosanach air Falach | Wanted
The farm is paid an unexpected visit from an escapee from the nearby prison who takes refuge in the Barn. However, after a short while with Shaun and the gang, prison doesn’t seem such a bad option.
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:
15 min
Binneas - Na Trads — 19:15
Episode 2
Peatbog Faeries clàraichte aig Duaisean nan Trads, 2023. Peatbog Faeries recorded at the Trad Awards in 2023.
Machair — 19:35
Episode 6
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime:
25 min
Mach à Seo! — 20:00
Episode 6
Ramsay heads to Largs to sail a 40-foot yacht and cycle around the Isle of Cumbrae. Ramsay a’seòladh as na Leargaidh Ghallda gu cuairt rothair timchioll Chumaradh.
Runtime:
30 min
Cruit Phadruig — 20:30
Episode 4
Peter starts planting on the croft and goes to look at some unique sheep. Tha Pàdruig a’ cur buntàta agus a’ dol a shealltainn air caoraich gu math sònraichte.
Runtime:
30 min
Surfing: Marcachd an Tuinn/Riding the Wave — 21:00
Episode 2
Tha Ceitlin Lilidh a’ toirt thugainn sreath de dhà phàirt air eachdraidh surfadh air feadh an t-saoghail. Ceitlin Lilidh's series on the world history of surfing.
Runtime:
1 hr
Na Lorgairean Aillse/The Cancer Detectives — 22:00
An sgeulachd mu na daoine a rinn strì gus boireannaich a shàbhaladh bho aillse mhuineal na machlaige. The story of those who fought tirelessly to save women from cervical cancer.
Runtime:
50 min
Belladrum — 22:50
The Pigeon Detectives
The Pigeon Detectives a’ toirt indie rock gu Àrd-Ùrlar a’ Ghàrraidh aig Belladrum 2025. The Pigeon Detectives bring indie rock to the Garden Stage at Belladrum 2025.
Runtime:
10 min
Seirm — 23:00
Episode 3
Mary Ann Kennedy presents a music show from Celtic Connections 2026, featuring RURA, Arthur, Ruairidh & Iain Cormack, Alice Macmillan, JP Cormier and ÉTÉ.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Friday 03 April) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Binneas - Na Trads, Machair, and Mach à Seo!. 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 (10:00 your time) with Seirm.
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.