BBC ALBA TV Guide & Listings (Canada 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 Wednesday 14 January 2026 in the Canada timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Wed 14 Jan

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.
5:00 PM

Oscar & Ealasaid — 17:00

Club nan Luchag/The Mouse Club
Célestine would like to go to the beach to play at the Mouse Club, but Ernest doesn't like the beach.
Runtime: 15 min
5:15 PM

Meaban and Moo — 17:15

Episode 6
Tha Linda a’ tadhal air Meaban is Moo gus dùbhlan a chur romhpa. An-diugh feumaidh rudan òir a lorg. Linda visits Meaban and Moo with a challenge. They must find gold items.
Runtime: 5 min
5:20 PM

Orain CBeebies — 17:20

Episode 2
Òrain mu bhith aig muir bho Carrie, Linda, Ruairidh agus sgioba CBeebies ALBA. Seafaring songs from Carrie, Linda, Ruairidh and the CBeebies ALBA presenters.
Runtime: 5 min
5:25 PM

Peataichean/Pets — 17:25

Episode 5
Eilidh Cormack meets young pet owners who share how they care for, play and interact with their pets at home. In this episode, Eilidh is joined by Elisabeth and her pet dog Cookie.
Runtime: 5 min
5:30 PM

Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm) — 17:30

Luaisgean Bainne
Tha cuideigin a’ falbh leis a’ bhainne aig Madame! Saoil cò am mèirleach? Someone is stealing the milk from Madame! Who is the thief?
Runtime: 15 min
5:45 PM

Gasta a' Ghraineag/Happy the Hoglet — 17:45

Chan Eil Mi a’ Cluich
Chan eil Gasta 'son cluich ma tha aigesan ri bhith cunntadh. Gasta doesn’t wish to play if he has to be the one counting.
Runtime: 5 min
5:50 PM

’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish) — 17:50

Madadh-cuain
‘S e Madadh-cuain a tha a' còmhradh rinn an-diugh. It’s an Orca who speaks to us today.
Runtime: 5 min
5:55 PM

Stòiridh — 17:55

Brat-sgèith Winnie
Anne Lorne Gillies reads Brat-sgèith Winnie, written by Valerie Thomas and illustrated by Korky Paul.
Runtime: 5 min
6:00 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 18:00

Nathan – A’ Dìon ar Gnàth-thìde le Àireamhan
Tha truailleadh na h-àrainneachd na dhragh do Nathan. Nathan is worried about environmental pollution.
Runtime: 15 min
6:15 PM

Flix — 18:15

Colza an Neach-ionaid
Gach tidsear a' falbh, airson an latha - ach cò tha os cionn ghnothaichean? The teachers are leaving for the day, but who is in charge of things?
Runtime: 15 min
6:30 PM

Dùbhlain CBBC Alba — 18:30

Dùbhlain CBBC ALBA
Hannah McKirdy takes a look at some of the crazy challenges attempted by the CBBC Alba team, including some very competitive cabbage rolling!
Runtime: 10 min
6:40 PM

Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:40

An Tuathanach Sona | Karma Farmer
The Farmer is stressed out and has had enough of the farm and its inhabitants. He storms off for a break, suitcase in hand, only to reappear almost immediately, the same, but somehow different.
6:45 PM

Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:45

Suainte!
Tha tubaist aig Troig is Bonns nuair a tha ’ad a' feuchainn ri Gumbal-sgluidseadh. Troig and Bonns have an accident when they try to gumblesplat.
Runtime: 15 min
7:00 PM

Fuine — 19:00

Episode 1
Gregor MacLeod visits friends in the islands who show him their favourite recipes and he gets creative in the kitchen with a chocolate custard slice.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

SpeakGaelic — 19:30

SpeakGaelic: Series 3 - 14
Shona MacQueen from Drumnadrochit chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean visits a mysterious hidden location close to the centre of the city of Inverness.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

An Là — 20:00

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: 30 min
8:30 PM

Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits — 20:30

Episode 2
Heather Dewar meets artist Rupachitta Robertson and draws her colour portrait. Fraoch Nic an Deòir cuide ris an tè ealain, Rupachitta NicDhonnchaidh son dealbhadh dathte.
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 PM

Sweeny @ 40 — 21:00

Inntinn/Mind
Sweeny talks to fellow crofter and doctor Donald John Murray to get more of an insight into the mental health of crofters and farmers.
Runtime: 45 min
9:45 PM

Binneas - Na Trads — 21:45

Episode 4
Amy Laurenson agus còmhlan-ciùil clàraichte aig Duaisean nan Trads, 2023. Amy Laurenson and band recorded at the Trad Awards in 2023.
Runtime: 15 min
10:00 PM

Glan Fhèin — 22:00

Episode 2
Angela and Katie compete against Shonnie and Calum from rival company Sgiobalta.
Runtime: 30 min
10:30 PM

Transatlantic Sessions — 22:30

Episode 2
Julie Fowlis agus Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh le taghadh ciùil bho Transatlantic Sessions. Julie Fowlis and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh present highlights from Transatlantic Sessions.
Runtime: 30 min
11:00 PM

Fraochy Bay — 23:00

Fraochy Farpais/Talent-time
Fraochy Bay's annual talent contest is underway to sporadic and varied applause. All goes reasonably badly until Ina's dog meets the Flea Circus stars.
Runtime: 5 min
11:05 PM

Conaltradh Creutairean/Wild Talk — 23:05

Episode 1
A look at the variety of different sounds animals use when they need to communicate with each other. Na diofar fuaimean a tha beathaichean a’ cleachdadh airson conaltradh.
Runtime: 55 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 14 January) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Fuine, SpeakGaelic , An Là, 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 00:00 (19:00 your time) with Conaltradh Creutairean/Wild Talk .

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