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 22 October 2026 in the Canada timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Thu 22 Oct
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
5:00 PM
Bing — 17:00
Ceann-ughach
Tha Bing a’ dèanamh ceann-ughach ach chaneil mòran foighidinn aige. Bing is making an eggy head but he is impatient for it to grow fast.
Runtime:
10 min
5:10 PM
Bing — 17:10
Pàrtaidh Dhèideag
Tha iad uile feargach aig a’ phàrtaidh dhèideag aig taigh Sula an-diugh. Everybody is angry at the toy party at Sula’s house.
Runtime:
5 min
5:15 PM
Abadas — 17:15
Map
Hari goes in search of a map and explores the area. But will he be able to find out what a map looks like and what it does?
Runtime:
15 min
5:30 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:30
Shuas gu h-Àrd/Sky High
It is extremely windy and Neep has a wonderful time flying through the air on a whirligig.
5:40 PM
’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish) — 17:40
Peann-mara
Tha am Peann-mara ag innse dhuinn mar nach e plannta a th’ innte. The Sea Pen tells us that she is not a plant.
Runtime:
5 min
5:45 PM
Peataichean/Pets — 17:45
Episode 12
Eilidh Cormack meets young pet owners who show, tell and share how they care for, play and interact with their pets at home. Eilidh is joined by Leo and Dara and their cat Bòtannan.
Runtime:
5 min
5:50 PM
Stòiridh — 17:50
Litir Herman
Donald Smith reads Litir Herman, written and illustrated by Tom Percival, and translated into Gaelic by Donald John MacLeod.
Runtime:
10 min
6:00 PM
Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail — 18:00
CBBC @ a' Mhod 4/5
Bekah agus Zach le taghadh bho Mhòd na bliadhna sa.
Bekah and Zach with highlights from this year’s Glasgow Mod.
Runtime:
20 min
6:20 PM
Triuir aig Tri — 18:20
Episode 3
The bills are stacking up at Number 3. The famous Monster Hunter has a big cash prize on offer. Can the three capture a photo of the mysterious faerie cat, and bag first prize?
Runtime:
15 min
6:35 PM
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:35
Tunnag! | Duck!
When Shaun discovers that some ducks have stolen their bedding to make a new home on Bitzer's kennel, the battle is on to set things straight.
Runtime:
10 min
6:45 PM
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:45
Am Bògais Carach
Tha na Bògaisean air cron a dhèanamh ach tha plan’ aig na Gumbalan. The Bògaisean have become destructive, but the Gumbalan have a plan.
Runtime:
15 min
7:00 PM
Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves — 19:00
Episode 1
Tha na seòid a’ dèanamh biadh nach toir fada ullachadh agus biadh a bheir ùine. The lads cook fast and slow foods.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 4 - 1
The studio guest is Dr Marsaili MacLeod from Sutherland, and Calum Maclean is in Barra visiting one of the world’s most distinctive airports.
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
Mas Fhior — 20:30
Mòd Special
Mas Fhìor is back with a Mòd special as Mairi MacInnes and John Joe MacNeil take on Joy Dunlop and Arthur Cormack in aid of charity.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Ath-thogail Notre-Dame/Rebuilding Notre-Dame — 21:00
Taigh-cloiche/A House of Stone
A year after a major fire, archaeologists and scientists examine the battered stones of Notre-Dame in Paris.
9:55 PM
Abigail — 21:55
Trosg Miso le Sabhs Càl-colaig
Tha Abigail a' sealltainn dhuinn fear de na lòin as fheàrr leatha; Trosg Miso. Abigail shows us one of her favourite lunches, miso cod.
10:00 PM
OMC! — 22:00
Episode 2
Sketch show featuring the latest TikTok sensation, a visit from an angel and a glimpse into the future via a gifted cut-price fortune teller.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Caileag nan Eun — 22:30
Tha Caitlin a th’ air a beò-ghlacadh le bhith a’ coimhead air eòin, a’ dol air turas pearsanta. Caitlin goes on a journey to meet others who share her passion for birdwatching.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:30 PM
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 23:30
Bodach an Stòir | Old Man of Stoer
Coinneach Rankin tackles an iconic sea stack in the north-west of Scotland. Feuchaidh Coinneach MacFhraing air stac-mara ainmeil ann an iar-thuath na h-Alba.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 22 October) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Mas Fhior. 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 00:00 (19:00 your time) with Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side.
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.