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 28 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 28 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
Boo
Tha spòrs aig Bing 's Coco 's iad a' feuchainn ris an t-eagal a chur air daoine. Bing and Coco have fun by trying to scare those around them.
Runtime:
10 min
5:10 PM
Bing — 17:10
Tacsi Labhrach
Tha fàilte ga chur air dèideag ùr labhairteach – gus am fàs iad sgìth 'g èisteachd ris! The gang welcome a talkative new toy - until they get fed up with what it has to say!
Runtime:
10 min
5:20 PM
Abadas — 17:20
Taigh-Solais/Lighthouse
The Abadas love playing hide-and-seek. The day's word can also seek out things that can't be seen. What could it be and which Abada should look for it?
Runtime:
15 min
5:35 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:35
Tùr a’ Bhrochain/The Porridge Tower
Abney is making Porridge bread, but he just can't get the recipe right. What will he do with all these spare loaves?
Runtime:
10 min
5:45 PM
Peicein/Petit — 17:45
Siud gu leòr iongantasan dhòmhsa!/I don’t want any more surprises!
Children’s Day is approaching, and Petit and his friends decide they will give their parents clues on what gifts they want.
Runtime:
10 min
5:55 PM
Stòiridh — 17:55
Far a bheil na Rudan Fiadhaich
Ramsay MacMahon a’ leughadh Far a bheil na Rudan Fiadhaich. Ramsay MacMahon reads Far a bheil na Rudan Fiadhaich.
Runtime:
5 min
6:00 PM
The Deep/An Doimhne — 18:00
N Air’ Air Na Freiceadanan
Tha seann teampall falaichte le ìomhaighean annasach, na dhìomhaireas do Na Neachdan. A strange hidden ancient temple with unusual statues is a mystery to the Neachdan today.
6:25 PM
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:25
Reòiteagan | Cones
Children's series. The flock hear the enticing tunes of an ice cream van approaching and divert it into their field. Will they be able to avoid being discovered?
Runtime:
10 min
6:35 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:35
Aig Astar/Burning Wheels
The water in the Spuds’ flat is off, and having not had a bath in weeks, Dave is sent down to the basement to find the problem.
Runtime:
10 min
6:45 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:45
Greta Ghàilleach/Funny Fins
Dave’s pet goldfish returns from the dead to wreak havoc.
Runtime:
15 min
7:00 PM
Gàrraidhean Mòra — 19:00
Episode 7
Mairi Rodgers explores Falkland Palace Garden in Fife. Tha Màiri Rodgers a’ gabhail cuairt tro Ghàrradh Lùchairt Falkland.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 4 - 7
How Seona McClintock became fluent in the language, and Calum Maclean heads out to sea with a hard-working crew who have saved many lives.
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 3
Inspired by trips to fancy Italian cafes, Gregor shows us how he puts his own twist on cannoli.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Ciad-fàthan nan Creutairean/Wild Senses — 21:00
Comhradh Ceimigeach
Cànan dìomhair fàilidhean agus blas. The secret language of scents and flavour.
Runtime:
50 min
9:50 PM
Binneas - Na Trads — 21:50
Episode 2
Rory Matheson Dance Band, clàraichte aig Duaisean nan Trads 2025. Featuring Rory Matheson Dance Band, recorded at the Trad Awards in 2025.
Runtime:
10 min
10:00 PM
Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves — 22:00
Episode 5
Tha na seòid a’ còcaireachd le prionnsabal Ayurveda, a’ cothromachadh biadh is inntinn. The lads have a look at cooking using the Ayurveda principle of balancing food and mind.
10:30 PM
Tiugainn a Dhannsa — 22:30
Documenting the place of village halls at the heart of communities across Scotland throughout the 20th century. The tearing down of many old village halls marks the end of an era.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:30 PM
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 23:30
Nirribhidh | Lofoten
Coinneach Rankin explores Norway’s Lofoten islands in search of world-class climbing and surfing within the Arctic Circle.
Runtime:
30 min
12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 28 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?
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.