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 04 July 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Sat 04 Jul

12:00 AM

Alba Today — 00:00

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
6:00 AM

Alba Today — 06:00

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
4:00 PM

Lon le Linda — 16:00

Blackcurrant Rice Pudding
Tha Linda NicLeòid agus a caraidean a’ dèanamh mìlseag rus le raosaran-dubha. Linda is joined by Margaret Mary and Aneirin to make blackcurrant rice pudding.
Runtime: 20 min
4:20 PM

Oscar & Ealasaid — 16:20

Guth Grinn Ealasaid/Célestine's Little Voice
Ernest is honoured when the mayor asks him to sing the Song of the Bears. But when his voice starts acting up, who can replace him?
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
4:35 PM

Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 16:35

Ullaidhean Prìseil Àtaidh/Abney’s Precious Things
Abney has so many precious things that he decides to put on a display, which gets longer and longer.
Runtime: 10 min
4:45 PM

Abadas — 16:45

Brògan Roilear
It's another play-filled day today for the Abadas and they're delighted when Ben wants to join in and play the word game. What will the word be?
Runtime: 15 min
5:00 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royals Next Door — 17:00

Seanmhair Rìoghail
Tha planaichean aig Stella agus na càraidean ach an obraich iad a-mach dhaibh? Stella has plans with the twins but will they work out?
Runtime: 10 min
5:10 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royals Next Door — 17:10

Latha Rìoghail nam Màthraichean
Tha Là nam Màthraichean croiseil airson trì ginealaichean an-diugh. Mother’s Day causes conflict for three generations today.
Runtime: 10 min
5:20 PM

Uaine — 17:20

Trams
Calum takes a look at the Edinburgh tram network with his cousin, Ruairidh Iain.
Runtime: 10 min
5:30 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 17:30

Carlota – A’ Rèiseadh Mhotar-baidhseagalan
‘S toil le Carlota bhith rèiseadh mhotor-baidhseagalan. Carlota loves to race motorbikes.
Runtime: 15 min
5:45 PM

An Là — 17:45

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
6:00 PM

Fonn mo Bheatha — 18:00

Anna Murray
Ceòl agus còmhradh le Cathy Ann Nic a Phi còmhla ri Anna Mhoireach. Music and chat programme presented by Cathy Ann MacPhee with guest Anna Murray.
Runtime: 30 min
6:30 PM

Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits — 18:30

Episode 3
Heather Dewar visits Mull where she draws a colour portrait of Eleanor MacDougall. Tha Fraoch Nic an Deòir ann am Muile a’dèanamh dealbh dathte de Eleanor NicDhùghaill.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
7:00 PM

Somhairle Spins — 19:00

Slighe Thaobh Spè | Speyside Way
Somhairle introduces Niamh to ‘bikepacking’, opting for a ‘relaxed’ three-days cycling the Speyside Way.
Runtime: 20 min i Available on iPlayer
7:20 PM

Rudan Beaga Bòidheach le Niamh Mackinnon — 19:20

A' cruthachadh
Tha Niamh NicFhionghain a’ coinneachadh daoine òga eile gus na rudan beaga nar beatha a chomharrachadh. Niamh Mackinnon meets young people to celebrate life’s little things.
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer
7:30 PM

Slighe Naoimh Cuithbeirt/St Cuthbert's Way — 19:30

Episode 1
Iagan MacNèill a’leantail Slighe Naoimh Chuithbeirt a Maolros gu St Boswells. Iagan MacNeil explores the St Cuthbert’s Way, from Melrose to St Boswells.
Runtime: 35 min
8:05 PM

Garradh Phadruig — 20:05

Episode 1
With the cold winter over, Peter starts preparing the garden for the growing season. Tha an geamhradh fuar seachad is tha Pàdruig a’deasachadh a’ghàrraidh airson àm fàs.
Runtime: 30 min
8:35 PM

Sona — 20:35

Episode 1
Dithis charaid air turas toileachais is slàinte an sgìrean iongantach Taobh Siar na h-Alba. Two friends search for wellbeing in amazing places on Scotland’s west coast.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
9:05 PM

Seirm — 21:05

Episode 6
Featuring an appearance by Blue Rose Code, a band that blends Celtic soul, jazz, and rock to winning effect.
Runtime: 55 min
10:00 PM

Larach Leabhar Dheir (The Missing Monastery) — 22:00

Tha Leabhar Dhèir ann an Alba agus tha àrc-eòlaichean a’ leantainn orra a’ sireadh Mhanachainn Dhèir. As the Book of Deer visits Scotland, the hunt continues for Deer Monastery.
Runtime: 1 hr 10 min
11:10 PM

An Cruinne Caochlaideach/Dynamic Planet — 23:10

Uisge/Water
As the world warms, oceans are changing, with far-reaching consequences for the life they contain and the people that rely upon them.
Runtime: 55 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 04 July) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Somhairle Spins, Rudan Beaga Bòidheach le Niamh Mackinnon, Slighe Naoimh Cuithbeirt/St Cuthbert's Way , and Garradh Phadruig . 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 00:05 (09:05 your time) with An Cruinne Caochlaideach/Dynamic Planet.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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