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 Friday 22 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 — Fri 22 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
Na Clangairean — 17:00
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:
10 min
5:10 PM
Meaban and Moo — 17:10
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:
10 min
5:20 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:20
Hide and Swim/Falaich is Snàmh
Marvin, Oona and Silky play hide-and-seek. Silky wants to find the best hiding place, but she has some trouble finding the right spot to hide.
Runtime:
5 min
5:25 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:25
Follow the Frog/Leanaibh an Losgann
It's a hot day on Puffin Rock, and Oona, May and Marvin want to swim in the pond but find the water has dried up. They decide to follow a frog, but where is he going?
Runtime:
10 min
5:35 PM
Peicein/Petit — 17:35
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:
5 min
5:40 PM
Abadas — 17:40
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
5:55 PM
Stòiridh — 17:55
Carson Nach Fhaod Mise Cluich?
Kim Carnie a’ leughadh Carson Nach Fhaod Mise Cluich? Kim Carnie reads Carson Nach Fhaod Mise Cluich?
Runtime:
5 min
6:00 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:00
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
6:10 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:10
Argamaid Rìoghail
Tha Stella glacte eadar argamaid Mia is Freya. Stella is caught between Mia and Freya’s argument.
Runtime:
10 min
6:20 PM
Clann Na Cruinne — 18:20
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:
20 min
6:40 PM
Belle and Sebastian — 18:40
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:
10 min
6:50 PM
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:50
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.
7:00 PM
An Là — 19:00
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:
25 min
7:25 PM
Brunch le Abigail — 19:25
Bircher Muesli
Tha Abigail ag ullachadh Bircher Muesli, bracaist làn spionnaidh. Abigail prepares a Bircher muesli, perfect for a hearty breakfast.
7:35 PM
Machair — 19:35
Episode 13
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime:
25 min
8:00 PM
Mach à Seo! — 20:00
Episode 5
Ramsay sails to the Isle of Eigg for a fun-filled holiday. Tha Ramsay a’ seòladh gu ruige eilean Eige son latha no dhà gun tiotan na thàmh.
Runtime:
30 min
8:30 PM
An Clo Mor — 20:30
An t-Eagal, An t-Eudach ‘s An Gaol – Fear, Envy and Love
The community comes to terms with the aftermath of the fire, while Johan makes moves to become a majority shareholder in the mill.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Tommy Burns — 21:00
Ten years on from his death at 51 years old, Tommy Burns’s family look back on his life.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
10:15 PM
Belladrum — 22:15
Elles Bailey
Le ceòl Americana is freumhan, Elles Bailey air Àrd-Ùrlar a’ Ghàrraidh aig Belladrum 2025. Americana and roots singer Elles Bailey performs on the Garden Stage at Belladrum.
11:00 PM
Ar Ceol 2024 | Scotland in Music — 23:00
Megan NicGill-Fhaolain le ceòl bho na tachartasan-ciùil as fheàrr an Alba ann an 2024. Megan MacLellan presents highlights from some of Scotland’s top music events in 2024.
Runtime:
1 hr
12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Friday 22 May) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Brunch le Abigail, Machair, and Mach à Seo!. 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.