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 Wednesday 12 August 2026 in the Canada timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Wed 12 Aug
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
Dan & Gran — 17:00
Gàireachdaich an Locha
Stan and Gran get the giggles on a trip. Tha Dan is Gran a' cireasail fhad 's a tha 'd a' coimhead nàdar air an Loch, 's tha 'n Loch mar gu bheil e a' cireasail air ais thuca!
Runtime:
10 min
5:10 PM
Beathaichean a’ Bocadaich — 17:10
Episode 12
Tha Sophie agus a caraidean a’ bocadaich coltach ri iasg agus goiriola. Sophie and her friends dance like a fish and a gorilla.
Runtime:
5 min
5:15 PM
Losgannan | Froglets — 17:15
Pioramaid | Pyramid
When Alex sets up a tent, the Froglets head into the desert as ancient pyramid explorers.
Runtime:
10 min
5:25 PM
Na Clangairean — 17:25
An Taisgealadh
Everyone is busy doing what they’re good at, except for Beag Chlangair - he doesn’t appear to be too busy. Beag also decides he would like to try to do something he’s good at.
5:35 PM
Na Clangairean — 17:35
Slaman
As everyone is asleep, the Blobs want to explore and why venture with two when you can explore…with four!
5:45 PM
’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish) — 17:45
Capall-mara
Tha an Capall-mara ag innse dhuinn cho romansach ’s a tha iad. The Seahorse tells us how romantic they are.
Runtime:
5 min
5:50 PM
Stòiridh — 17:50
Nansaidh Leòmach
Mairi NicAonghais a' leughadh Nansaidh Leòmach. Mairi MacInnes reads Nansaidh Leòmach.
Runtime:
10 min
6:00 PM
Clann Na Cruinne — 18:00
Slobhinia
Tha Lan air a bhith ag ionnsachadh sgìtheadh saor-stoidhle airson iomadh bliadhna is tha e a’ còrdadh ris gu mòr. Lan has been learning freestyle skiing for many years and he enjoys it very much.
Runtime:
15 min
6:15 PM
Belle and Sebastian — 18:15
Baile Eireachdail
Tha tòrr càis a chòrr aig a' mhargaidh aig Angelina is tha I feumach air taic. Angelina has a lot of cheese left over at the market and she needs help.
Runtime:
15 min
6:30 PM
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:30
Trang ag Obair | Men at Work
Children's series. The farmer discovers he's sprung a leak and calls the water board. The flock are thrilled by the opportunity to have some watery fun.
Runtime:
10 min
6:40 PM
A’ Chùil — 18:40
Episode 4
Tha Choirstaidh a’ dèanamh soidhne agus rudan eile a-mach à sreang airson an stiùidio aice a sgeadachadh.
Choirstaidh is making a sign, and other things, out of string to decorate her studio.
6:50 PM
An Sgoil — 18:50
Episode 4
Thèid a’ chlach bhon d' fhuair an sgoil a h-ainm a chomharrachadh an-diugh. The stone from which the school gets its name is being celebrated today.
Runtime:
10 min
7:00 PM
Fuine — 19:00
Episode 2
Gregor samples a new take on custard creams. Griogar MacLeòid is eileanaich eile lem molaidhean son fuine bhlasta staigh agaibh pfhèin.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 3 - 17
Calum Maclean is in Fort William visiting an unexpected industrial site.
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
Rùm Gu Rùm, Le Erica — 20:30
Episode 2
Erica Morrison takes us on a design adventure throughout the Highlands and Islands. With the help of local craft workers, she finds new ideas for designing old spaces.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
An t-Eilean/The Island — 21:00
Episode 1
PC Kat Crichton confronts her past when assigned to a murder case on the Isle of Harris. Tha PC Kat Crichton a’ dol an sàs ann an cùis mhuirt sna Hearadh agus a eachdraidh fhèin.
9:50 PM
Abigail — 21:50
Dutch Baby
Tha Abigail a’ toirt thugainn beachd annasach airson treat, Dutch Baby. Abigail shares an idea for an unusual treat - a Dutch baby.
Runtime:
10 min
10:00 PM
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 22:00
Gleann Nibheis | Glen Nevis
Tha Coinneach MacFhraing a’ siubhal gu ruige Gleann Nibheis. Tha e a’ dol a shreap sgeir air a bheil ‘Storm’. Coinneach MacFhraing travels to Glen Nevis to take on a climb called ‘Storm’
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Na Sgiobairean mu Dheireadh/The Last Captains — 22:30
Episode 6
Tha sealg a’ ghiomaich a’ gluasad chun chladach, agus chan eil rian air ròpaichean no air. As lobster season moves inshore, tangles and tempers spiral out of control.
Runtime:
45 min
11:15 PM
Rurachd (Foraging) — 23:15
Rùrachd (Foraging)
Mary Ann Kennedy and Lucy Cooke forage at the shore for razor clams, kelp lasagne and carrageen dessert.
11:30 PM
Transatlantic Sessions — 23:30
Episode 1
Julie Fowlis agus Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh le taghadh ciùil bho Transatlantic Sessions. Julie Fowlis and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh present highlights from Transatlantic Sessions.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 12 August) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Fuine, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Rùm Gu Rùm, Le Erica. 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 Transatlantic Sessions.
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.