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 20 May 2026 in the Canada timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Wed 20 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 6:00 AM (6:00 AM UK Time )
6:00 AM
5:00 PM
Dan & Gran — 17:00
Feadalaich an Draoidh
Melanie won't go to her favourite beach because of a strange sound known as The Wizard's Whistle.
Runtime:
15 min
5:15 PM
Beathaichean a’ Bocadaich — 17:15
Episode 15
Tha Sophie agus a caraidean a’ bocadaich coltach ri sligeanach agus tunnag. Sophie and her friends dance like a tortoise and a duck.
Runtime:
5 min
5:20 PM
Meaban and Moo — 17:20
Episode 8
Tha Linda a’ tadhal air Meaban is Moo gus dùbhlan a chur romhpa. An-diugh, feumaidh iad rudan a tha geal a lorg. Meaban and Moo must find white items.
Runtime:
5 min
5:25 PM
Na Clangairean — 17:25
Dachaigh Sheasgair an Dùid
Little Dùd needs to be where he can hoot all day. Unfortunately, he goes missing but finds his way back home to Planet Dùd, with a little help from his new friends.
Runtime:
15 min
5:40 PM
Na Clangairean — 17:40
Lorg Dùbhradh na Grèine
Tha dùbhradh grèine dol bhith ann 's tha ’ad uile air bhioran mun seo! There’s going to be a solar eclipse and everyone is excited about this!
Runtime:
10 min
5:50 PM
Stòiridh — 17:50
Air an t-Slighe Dhachaigh
Siobhan NicAonghais a’ leughadh Air an t-Slighe Dhachaigh. Siobhan MacInnes reads Air an t-Slighe Dhachaigh.
Runtime:
10 min
6:00 PM
Clann Na Cruinne — 18:00
Míriam – A’ Ruith nan Tonn
Tha Míriam a’ faireachdainn sèimh ’s ann an sunnd math nuair a tha i a’ surfadh sa mhuir. Míriam feels calm and full of good vibes when she is surfing in the sea.
Runtime:
15 min
6:15 PM
Belle and Sebastian — 18:15
Rèis an Aghaidh na Trèana
Nuair tha Sonaidh ro thrang a’ cluich le Belle, tha ’n trèan a’ falbh às aonais! When Sonaidh is too busy playing with Belle, the train leaves without him!
Runtime:
15 min
6:30 PM
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:30
Ciobair | Sheep Farmer
When Timmy sees a particularly grumpy farmer giving one of the flock a hard time, he decides to give him an idea of what it's like to be a sheep.
6:40 PM
Uaine — 18:40
Findhorn
Tha Calum a’ tadhal air Coimhearsnachd Findhorn a tha a’ dèanamh an dìcheall a bhith cho uaine ‘s a ghabhas. Calum visits the Findhorn Community, which tries to be as green as possible.
Runtime:
5 min
6:45 PM
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:45
Nas Fheàrr Còmhla
Chan eil Seonaidh ’son bhith na chàraid le Merri. Ciamar a bhios ‘ad nan aonar? Seonaidh doesn’t want to be a twin with Merri. How will they fare on their own?
Runtime:
15 min
7:00 PM
Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales — 19:00
Episode 1
Kate Macleod, The Hebridean Mermaid, takes us on a journey to some of the hidden gems of the Hebrides.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 3 - 6
Counsellor Dolina Munro joins Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean explores a different way to travel on a trip through the city of Edinburgh.
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
Port Steòrnabhaigh — 20:30
Episode 1
In our first episode, we introduce one of the largest construction projects the Western Isles have ever seen, and delve into the fascinating world of archaeology.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Kathleen — 21:00
A’deanamh luaidh air an t-seinneadair Ghàidhlig chliùiteach Kathleen NicAonghais à Uibhist a Deas. A celebration of acclaimed Gaelic singer Kathleen MacInnes.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 22:00
Dàna | Europe’s Wild Side
Seeking grand adventure, Coinneach Rankin travels to Norway to make an ascent of the country’s national mountain, Stetind.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Ciad-fàthan nan Creutairean/Wild Senses — 22:30
Falach-fead
Rannsachadh air na dòighean annasach a tha fradharc bheathaichean air leasachadh. An exploration of the strange evolution of animal vision.
Runtime:
50 min
11:20 PM
Brunch le Abigail — 23:20
Dutch Baby
Tha Abigail a’ toirt thugainn beachd annasach airson treat, Dutch Baby. Abigail shares an idea for an unusual treat - a Dutch baby.
11:30 PM
Port — 23:30
An t-Eilean Sgitheanach/Isle of Skye
Julie Fowlis and Muireann NicAmhlaoibh investigate the music and culture of Scotland and Ireland. In this episode, they visit Skye and Lochaber.
Runtime:
30 min
12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 20 May) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Port Steòrnabhaigh. 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 06:00 (01:00 your time) with Alba Today.
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.