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 Thursday 21 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 — Thu 21 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
Bing — 17:00
'Amar-Cluiche'
Tha briseadh dùil a feitheamh air Bing nuair a ruigeas e an amar-cluiche le Flop 's Sula. Bing faces disappointment when he arrives at the paddling pool with Flop and Sula.
Runtime:
10 min
5:10 PM
Bing — 17:10
'Plangaidh'
Tha plangaidh san inneal nigheadaireachd – ach ciamar a gheibh Bing cadal as aonais? Bing's blankie has been put in the wash, so will he be able to sleep without it?
Runtime:
10 min
5:20 PM
Abadas — 17:20
Sgoth (Cloud)
The friends ponder the word 'cloud' and one of them reaches for the sky to discover exactly what a cloud looks like and what it does.
Runtime:
15 min
5:35 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:35
Cladhach-cadail/Sleep Digging
Neep causes watery mischief all over the Island when he starts digging in his sleep.
Runtime:
10 min
5:45 PM
Peicein/Petit — 17:45
Faodaidh obair a bhith còrdadh riut!/Work doesn’t have to be boring!
Petit invites his friends to his dad's workplace, but they soon get bored.
Runtime:
10 min
5:55 PM
Stòiridh — 17:55
Seanmhair Eun
Ramsay MacMahon reads Seanmhair Eun, written by Benji Davies and translated into Gaelic by Jo Macdonald.
Runtime:
5 min
6:00 PM
The Deep/An Doimhne — 18:00
Fionn a’ Tighinn air Bòrd
Tha Fionn a’ feuchainn ri athair a stad is tha e feumach air taic bho Na Neachdan. Fionn is trying to stop his father and needs help from the Neachdan family.
6:25 PM
Na Speuran — 18:25
Episode 8
Tha rudan inntinneach aig an Speuradair Zach ri innse mu dheidhinn Voyager 1 agus 2. Astronaut Zach shares some interesting facts about Voyager 1 and 2.
Runtime:
10 min
6:35 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:35
Pòl Post/Delivery Dave
Lil Sue has started a delivery company, Deliver Sue, and in a quest to raise money for a new set of wheels, Dave lands himself a job.
Runtime:
10 min
6:45 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:45
Bilidh/Barry
Dave is thrilled when he wins an electronic home-help device called Barry.
Runtime:
15 min
7:00 PM
Gàrraidhean Mòra — 19:00
Episode 6
Mairi Rodgers explores Threave Garden near Castle Douglas. Tha Màiri Rodgers a’ gabhail cuairt tro Ghàrradh Threave faisg air Caisteal Dhùghlais.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 4 - 6
The studio guest is Iain MacPherson who hails from Alberta, Canada, and Calum Maclean visits a thriving community project in Glasgow.
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
Fuine — 20:30
Episode 2
Cherished trusty recipes and new kitchen creations with Gregor MacLeod and friends. Reasabaidhean gràdhach agus cruthachaidhean ùra bho Ghriogair MacLeòid agus caraidean.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Ciad-fàthan nan Creutairean/Wild Senses — 21:00
Fairich Siud!
We explore the surprising ways animals use touch to sense their world, find food and stay out of danger.
Runtime:
50 min
9:50 PM
Binneas - Na Trads — 21:50
Episode 1
Ross Miller Band, clàraichte aig Duaisean nan Trads, 2025. Featuring the Ross Miller Band, recorded at the Trad Awards in 2025.
Runtime:
10 min
10:00 PM
Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves — 22:00
Episode 4
Tha na seòid a’ cruthachadh reasabaidhean às aonais chruithneachd no bathar-bainne. Wheat and dairy intolerance is widespread, the lads come up with healthy alternatives.
10:30 PM
Eòrpa — 22:30
Archive: 2006 – Human Trafficking
Shona Henderson’s 2006 report investigating the trafficking of women from Moldova to western Europe, many of whom end up in the United Kingdom.
Runtime:
30 min
11:00 PM
Somhairle Spins — 23:00
Slighe Thaobh Spè | Speyside Way
Somhairle introduces Niamh to ‘bikepacking’, opting for a ‘relaxed’ three-days cycling the Speyside Way.
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.
11:25 PM
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 23:25
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:
35 min
12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 21 May) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Gàrraidhean Mòra, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Fuine. 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?
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