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 24 October 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Sat 24 Oct

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

12:00 AM

Alba Today — 00:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 6 hr i Available on iPlayer

6:00 AM

Alba Today — 06:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 10 hr i Available on iPlayer

4:00 PM

Abadas — 16:00

Map

Hari goes in search of a map and explores the area. But will he be able to find out what a map looks like and what it does?

Runtime: 15 min

4:15 PM

Peicein/Petit — 16:15

Tha mis’ a’ dol a dhèanamh m’ airgead fhèin!/I am going to make my own money now!

Petit and his friends decide to create their own money and buy anything they want.

Runtime: 10 min

4:25 PM

Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 16:25

Shuas gu h-Àrd/Sky High

It is extremely windy and Neep has a wonderful time flying through the air on a whirligig.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

4:35 PM

Pompon Am Mathan Beag/Pompon Little Bear — 16:35

Abair Tachas!

Tha tachas mòr air Pompon ach tha làn fhios aig Mamaidh dè nì i mu dhèidhinn! Pompon is very itchy but Mamaidh knows exactly what to do about it!

Runtime: 10 min

4:45 PM

Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 16:45

Iomlaid

Fox finds a giant dice in a box of discarded belongings. Owl really likes it too and decides to trade it for his favourite doll.

Runtime: 15 min

5:00 PM

SpongeBob — 17:00

Spot a’ Tilleadh | Spot Returns

Tha cuileanan aig Spot, an amoeba aig Planctan. Plankton's pet amoeba Spot has puppies.

Runtime: 10 min

5:10 PM

An Sgoil — 17:10

Episode 3

A’ chiad teirm a’ tighinn gu crìch aig Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche. The first term is coming to an end at Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche.

Runtime: 10 min

5:20 PM

Calum: Cogadh nan Comhlan — 17:20

Calum: Cogadh nan Còmhlan

Tha Calum a' strì airson soirbheachais aig Cogadh nan Còmhlann. Calum wants to take his band to victory in Oban at the Battle of the Bands.

Runtime: 15 min

5:35 PM

A’ Chùil — 17:35

Episode 14

Tha Choirstaidh a’ lorg an reasabaidh as fheàrr airson 'slime'. Choirstaidh is looking for the best slime recipe.

Runtime: 10 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

Rurachd (Foraging) — 18:00

Epiosde 3

Bhalgan-buachair is basgaidean ann an Shropshire far an do Togaidh Lucy. Mushrooms and baskets feature in Lucy’s native Shropshire.

Runtime: 15 min

6:15 PM

Faodail — 18:15

Episode 1

The Faodail Film Archive celebrates lost indigenous films and showcases them to communities across the Outer Hebrides.

Runtime: 15 min

6:30 PM

Samhradh air Sàl — 18:30

Ruth Mackay talks about the formative role of fishing trips in her island upbringing.

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

6:45 PM

Seirm — 18:45

Celtic Connections Shorts - Episode 3

Music from Mairi MacMillan, Eoghainn O'Ceannabhain & Ultan O'Brien and Blue Rose Code. Comhla ri Màiri Nicillemhaoil, Eoghainn O'Ceannabhain & Ultan O'Brien agus Blue Rose Code.

Runtime: 15 min

7:00 PM

Fonn mo Bheatha — 19:00

Jenna Cumming

Ceòl agus còmhradh le Cathy Ann Nic a Phi còmhla ri Jenna Cumming. Music and chat programme presented by Cathy Ann MacPhee with guest Jenna Cumming.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 19:30

Bodach an Stòir | Old Man of Stoer

Coinneach Rankin tackles an iconic sea stack in the north-west of Scotland. Feuchaidh Coinneach MacFhraing air stac-mara ainmeil ann an iar-thuath na h-Alba.

Runtime: 30 min

8:00 PM

Cù Leis Thu? | A Puppy for Padruig — 20:00

Episode 6

Peter meets some rescue dogs before making a final decision about his new puppy companion. Coinnichidh Pàdruig ri coin theasairgte mus dèan e co-dhùnadh mun chompanach ùr aige.

Runtime: 30 min

8:30 PM

Mas Fhior — 20:30

Mòd Special

Mas Fhìor is back with a Mòd special as Mairi MacInnes and John Joe MacNeil take on Joy Dunlop and Arthur Cormack in aid of charity.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

Skerryvore Aig Caisteal Floors — 21:00

Episode 2

Prògram sònraichte a’ comharrachadh 20 bliadhna de Skerryvore aig Caisteal Floors. A special programme to celebrate 20 years of Skerryvore, recorded at Floors Castle.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

Julie Fleeting — 22:00

The story of Julie Fleeting, one of the pioneering football players in the women's game.

Runtime: 1 hr 15 min

11:15 PM

Abigail — 23:15

Briosgaidean Seasaman Tahini

Tha Abigail a' dèanamh Briosgaidean Seasaman Tahini, glè, glè bhlasta. Abigail makes tasty tahini sesame cookies.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

11:25 PM

World Pipe Band Championships — 23:25

Episode 2

Tha Catrìona NicNèill aig Farpais Chòmhlan Pìoba na Cruinne 2025. Carrie MacNeil presents Grade One performances from the 2025 World Pipe Band Championships.

Runtime: 1 hr 35 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 24 October) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Fonn mo Bheatha, Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side, Cù Leis Thu? | A Puppy for Padruig , and Mas Fhior. 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 01:00 (11:00 your time) with World Pipe Band Championships.

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

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