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 Saturday 09 May 2026 in the Canada timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
Times shown in the Canada timezone.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Sat 09 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
4:00 PM
Lon le Linda — 16:00
Fishcakes
Tha Linda NicLeòid agus a caraidean a’ dèanamh bonnaich-èisg bhlasta. Linda and her friends make tasty fishcakes.
Runtime:
20 min
4:20 PM
Oscar & Ealasaid — 16:20
An Dealbh Falaichte/The Hidden Portrait
Ernest becomes a museum guard so that Célestine can paint there. But a painting is stolen and he becomes the focus of suspicion!
Runtime:
15 min
4:35 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 16:35
An Taigh-Samhraidh/The Summerhouse
When Abney and Teal have a snooze in Abney's new summerhouse, they don't wake up where they expect. Abney must use his building skills to find the way home.
Runtime:
10 min
4:45 PM
Abadas — 16:45
Piano
The Abadas love to sing and dance and are delighted when they hear that the day's word is a musical one. Which Abada will be chosen to look for the word?
Runtime:
15 min
5:00 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 17:00
Picnic Rìoghail
Tha Stella maslaichte mas fhaic a caraidean i aig picnic teaghlaich sa phàirc. Stella is embarrassed in case friends see her at a family picnic in the park.
Runtime:
10 min
5:10 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 17:10
Buidealair Rìoghail
Tha Mrs Oh feumach air buidealair ach chan eil Mgr. P deònach taic a thoirt seachad. Mrs Oh needs a butler but Mr P isn’t prepared to help out.
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:
5 min
5:25 PM
Clann Na Cruinne — 17:25
Valentin – Am Balach Òg agus an Fhairge
Tha Valentin dèidheil air seòladh ’s, gu h-àraid, a’ farpais ri seòladairean eile. Valentin loves to sail and, in particular, competing with other sailors.
Runtime:
20 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:
30 min
6:15 PM
An Clo Mor — 18:15
Fuaim an Airgid – The Sound of Cash
After years of unhappiness, mill worker Mairead finally walks out of her decades-long marriage and into the arms of the person she loves.
Runtime:
30 min
6:45 PM
Somhairle Spins — 18:45
Badger Divide Pàirt 1
Somhairle and his brother Innes have a challenging start on their first day cycling between Inverness and Glasgow on the Badger Divide.
7:00 PM
Co-Sheirm — 19:00
Episode 3
Archive music series showcasing choirs and outstanding soloists. This episode features The Lothian Gaelic Choir.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Mach à Seo! — 19:30
Episode 3
A trip to Ullapool and through the Coigach peninsula with Ramsay. Cuairt à Ulapul agus tro Rubha na Còigich le Ramsay.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Mas Fhior — 20:00
Episode 12
Niall Iain Macdonald hosts the quiz show where two teams go head-to-head to win a cash prize. Niall Iain Dòmhnallach le farpais cheist ùr is dà sgioba a’ strì airson duais airgid.
Runtime:
30 min
8:30 PM
Immigration Tracks — 20:30
Episode 6
Anne McAlpine picks up the chanter in the Canadian capital, Ottawa, and goes in search of a relative who once farmed cattle in Bolton, Ontario.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Seirm — 21:00
Episode 4
This episode features performances from Ímar, Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams, The East Pointers, Georgia Cécile and Ainsley Hamill.
10:00 PM
Tannadice '87 — 22:00
Documentary telling the remarkable story of Dundee United's 1987 European adventure to reach the UEFA Cup final, a feat that many believed impossible.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:00 PM
Sgeulachd Cogaidh na h-Artaig/Untold Arctic Wars — 23:00
Episode 2
The demand for intelligence is immense, and spy balloons and planes fill the northern skies.
11:50 PM
Samhradh air Sàl — 23:50
Ruth Mackay talks about the formative role of fishing trips in her island upbringing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 09 May) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Co-Sheirm, Mach à Seo!, Mas Fhior, and Immigration Tracks. 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 (19:05 your time) with Samhradh air Sàl.
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.