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 Tuesday 01 September 2026 in the Canada timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Tue 01 Sep
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
Boban is Fuigheag — 17:00
Spògan Eabarach
Boban has to clean up Fuigheag’s mess today but, as usual, he will have that mud off in no time.
Runtime:
10 min
5:10 PM
Dòtaman — 17:10
Sroinean
Dòtaman bho 1989 le Donnie is Rhoda le sròinean mar chuspair. A look back into the Dòtaman archives from 1989, with Donnie and Rhoda exploring the topic of noses.
Runtime:
10 min
5:20 PM
Meaban and Moo — 17:20
Episode 7
Linda visits her friends Meaban and Moo with a challenge. Today they must find circular items.
Runtime:
5 min
5:25 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:25
Bioran nan Rionnagan/The Star Stick
Teal can’t sleep and is watching the sky when she sees a beautiful shooting star. She wakes up Abney and the Poc-Pocs to help catch one for herself.
Runtime:
10 min
5:35 PM
Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean — 17:35
An Oidhche
Abair gu bheil fuaimean àrd is eireachdail rin cluinntinn thairis air an oidhche! There are many loud and amazing sounds to be heard during the night!
Runtime:
5 min
5:40 PM
Dan & Gran — 17:40
An t-Eun agus an Deatharra
Grumblestunk is getting competitive during 'Porthole in Bloom'. Tha Greannarlobht a' fàs farpaiseach tron 'Phort Bhàn fo Bhlàth'.
Runtime:
15 min
5:55 PM
Stòiridh — 17:55
Norton agus Alpha
Niall Iain Dòmhnallach a’ leughadh Norton agus Alpha. Niall Iain Macdonald reads Norton agus Alpha.
Runtime:
5 min
6:00 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:00
Eilean nan Crùbag/Spud Island
The Spuds have a surprising day out when the lift in their tower block home, Grimsby Heights, delivers them to a desert island instead of the ground floor.
Runtime:
10 min
6:10 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:10
Turas a dh’Ameireaga/Trucking American Dreams
The Spuds join Betty on a work trip across America. Will a surprising body swap help their American dreams come true?
Runtime:
15 min
6:25 PM
Stri — 18:25
Episode 7
Tha Hannah a’ farpais an aghaidh preasantairean CBBC ALBA ach saoil cò shoirbhicheas? Hannah competes against the CBBC ALBA presenters, but who will emerge victorious?
Runtime:
10 min
6:35 PM
Dad sam Bith — 18:35
Tha Mason a’ lorg na bha a dhìth air aig a’ bhùth-shiubhail: trì Dads! Mason finds what he’s looking for in the mobile shop: three Dads!
6:50 PM
A’ Chùil — 18:50
Episode 8
Tha Choirstaidh a’ dèanamh glainne dhathte anns A’ Chùil. Choirstaidh makes some stained glass.
Runtime:
10 min
7:00 PM
Dùbhlain DIY (Instructions Not Included) — 19:00
A’ Chuairt Dheireannach/The Final
In the final, the remaining two couples are handed a big all-day challenge. With the prize of £2,000 in sight, their relationships and DIY skills are pushed to the limits.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 2 - 7
Learner Mirren Buchanan from Thurso chats to Joy in the studio, and Calum Maclean visits Ayrshire where he gets to know some powerful local inhabitants!
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
Lios Mhàiri/Mairi’s Hebridean Garden — 20:30
Episode 3
Mairi makes collars for her brassicas using materials she has to hand and visits two experienced island gardeners.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Angus Og: The Making of a Tabloid Teuchter — 21:00
The story behind artist Ewen Bain’s beloved Hebridean cartoon rascal. An sgeulachd air cùlaibh a’ mheabain eileanach chartùn a chruthaich Eòghann Bain.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Trusadh — 22:00
Trusadh: Clann an Taigh-sgoile
An dùil cò ris a bha e coltach nam b’ e d’ athair a bha a’ riaghladh na sgoile? What was life really like with your father as headteacher?
Runtime:
1 hr
11:00 PM
Machair — 23:00
Episode 1
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap set on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime:
25 min
11:25 PM
Fraochy Bay — 23:25
Strì air bòrd/Pirate Wars
A ratings war is declared as two pirate radio stations battle it out to win listeners in Fraochy Bay.
Runtime:
5 min
11:30 PM
Alleluia! — 23:30
Episode 7
Iain MacKinnon presents, with a mix of hymns, psalms and readings from Coats in Paisley. Amongst the singers performing are Costello Maciver, Maeve MacKinnon and James Graham.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Tuesday 01 September) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Dùbhlain DIY (Instructions Not Included), SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Lios Mhàiri/Mairi’s Hebridean Garden. 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 Alleluia!.
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.