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 16 October 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Fri 16 Oct
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
1:30 PM
Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail — 13:30
La Mor nan Coisirean Sgireil
Tha Cathy NicDhòmhnaill aig a’ Mhòd ann an Glaschu le farpaisean nan còisirean sgìreil. Cathy Macdonald is at the Mòd in Glasgow with live coverage of the area choral competitions.
Runtime:
4 hr 30 min
6:00 PM
SpongeBob — 18:00
Caraid nan Creachainn | The Clam Whisperer
Tha sgaoth de chreachainn a’ tighinn gu Bonn Bicini. A flock of clams descend on Bikini Bottom.
Runtime:
10 min
6:10 PM
An Sgoil — 18:10
Episode 2
Là Sàbhailteachd Rathaid agus Là Sàbhailteachd Teine an-diugh aig Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche. It's Road and Fire Safety Day at Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche.
Runtime:
15 min
6:25 PM
Clo Beag Chirsty Bella — 18:25
Clò Beag Chirsty Bella
Tha Chirsty Bella bheag ag iarraidh Clò Mòr Hearach a dhèanamh. Little Chirsty Bella wants to make Harris Tweed.
6:40 PM
Belle and Sebastian — 18:40
Cho Tinn ri Cù
Tha Belle air a puinnseanachadh – cò dhèanadh rud cho olc air Belle bhochd? Belle has been poisoned, but who would do such an evil thing to poor Belle?
Runtime:
10 min
6:50 PM
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:50
Tunnag! | Duck!
When Shaun discovers that some ducks have stolen their bedding to make a new home on Bitzer's kennel, the battle is on to set things straight.
Runtime:
10 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:
25 min
7:25 PM
Abigail — 19:25
Trosg Miso le Sabhs Càl-colaig
Tha Abigail a' sealltainn dhuinn fear de na lòin as fheàrr leatha; Trosg Miso. Abigail shows us one of her favourite lunches, miso cod.
7:30 PM
Fonn mo Bheatha — 19:30
Calum Martin
Ceòl agus còmhradh le Cathy Ann Nic a Phi còmhla ri Calum Màrtainn. Music and chat programme presented by Cathy Ann MacPhee with guest Calum Martin.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Gàrraidhean Mòra na h-Alba — 20:00
Episode 4
Murdo Macdonald explores the beautiful Inverewe gardens in Wester Ross. Murchadh Dòmhnallach air chuairt tro ghàrradh bhrèagha Inbhir Iù air Taobh Siar Rois.
Runtime:
30 min
8:30 PM
Cù Leis Thu? | A Puppy for Padruig — 20:30
Episode 5
Peter dons his wellies to learn about Scotland’s favourite dog, the labrador retriever. Tha Pàdruig ag ionnsachadh mun chù as mòr-chòrdte an Alba – an Labrador.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Tiugainn a Dhannsa — 21:00
Documenting the place of village halls at the heart of communities across Scotland throughout the 20th century. The tearing down of many old village halls marks the end of an era.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail — 22:00
Mod nan Coisirean
Tha Cathy NicDhòmhnaill a’ toirt thugaibh na còisirean as fheàrr aig Mòd Ghlaschu. Cathy Macdonald presents highlights from the choral competitions at the Mòd in Glasgow.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
11:30 PM
Transatlantic Sessions — 23:30
Episode 4
Julie Fowlis agus Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh le taghadh ciùil bho Transatlantic Sessions. Julie Fowlis and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh present highlights from Transatlantic Sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Friday 16 October) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Abigail, Fonn mo Bheatha, and Gàrraidhean Mòra na h-Alba . 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 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.