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BBC ALBA TV Guide & Listings (France 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 today in the France timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Tonight's highlights

7:00 PM An Là 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.
7:25 PM Abigail Tha Abigail ag ullachadh Bircher Muesli, bracaist làn spionnaidh. Abigail prepares a Bircher muesli, perfect for a hearty breakfast.
7:35 PM Machair Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap set on the Isle of Lewis.
8:00 PM An Cuan Sgith (The Minch) Anne Lundon goes in search of stories and people connected to the famous stretch of sea, known as The Minch.
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BBC ALBA Schedule — Today

12:00 AM

Alba Today — 00:00

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
Runtime: 6 hr i Available on iPlayer
6:00 AM

Alba Today — 06:00

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
Runtime: 11 hr i Available on iPlayer
5:00 PM

Na Clangairean — 17:00

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.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
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: 5 min
5:20 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:20

Rèis na Faiche
Tha Oona 's May ri farpais ach cò 's luaithe. Preschool animation. Oona and May decide to race one another to see who is the fastest.
Runtime: 10 min
5:30 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:30

Sleamhnag do Silky
Tha stoirm a' fàgail Silky ann an staing. Preschool animation. A wild storm causes havoc on the rock, leaving some residents feeling a bit topsy turvy.
Runtime: 5 min
5:35 PM

Peataichean/Pets — 17:35

Episode 2
Eilidh Cormack meets young pet owners who show how they care for, play and interact with their pets at home. Here, Eilidh is joined by Florence and her guinea pigs, Buttercup and Bluebell.
Runtime: 5 min
5:40 PM

Abadas — 17:40

Sgàilean/Umbrella
The Abadas have made a den in the house and are having a lot of fun playing in the rain. Today's word has something to do with keeping dry, too. What could it be?
Runtime: 15 min
5:55 PM

Stòiridh — 17:55

Edie
Catriona MacPhee reads Edie, written and illustrated by Sophy Henn and translated into Gaelic by Morag Stewart.
Runtime: 5 min
6:00 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royals Next Door — 18:00

Royal Tunes
Tha còmhlan Mhìcheil dol a chluich aig seotha tàlant na sgoile, ach càil fear a’ ghiotàr? Mìcheal’s band is going to play at the school show, but where is the guitar player?
Runtime: 10 min
6:10 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royals Next Door — 18:10

Club Leabhar Rìoghail
Dè cho àbhaisteach ‘s a tha an Club Leabhair nuair a tha a’ Bhànrigh ri tadhal? How normal is the Book Club when the Queen joins it?
Runtime: 10 min
6:20 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 18:20

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
6:35 PM

Belle and Sebastian — 18:35

An Còrdadh
Feumaidh Sebastian is Camshron a bhith còrdail le chèile an-diugh. Sebastian and Cameron must be agreeable with one another today.
Runtime: 15 min
6:50 PM

Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:50

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
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

Abigail — 19:25

Bircher Muesli
Tha Abigail ag ullachadh Bircher Muesli, bracaist làn spionnaidh. Abigail prepares a Bircher muesli, perfect for a hearty breakfast.
Runtime: 10 min
7:35 PM

Machair — 19:35

Episode 12
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap set on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime: 25 min
8:00 PM

An Cuan Sgith (The Minch) — 20:00

Episode 1
Anne Lundon goes in search of stories and people connected to the famous stretch of sea, known as The Minch.
Runtime: 30 min
8:30 PM

Mas Fhior — 20:30

Mas Fhìor
Niall Iain Macdonald hosts a quiz show where two teams go head-to-head to win a cash prize. Niall Iain Dòmhnallach le farpais cheist ùr is dà sgioba a’ strì airson duais airgid.
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 PM

Valtos | Aig a’ Mhullach — 21:00

Seata Ciùil High Water Mark
Seata ciùil High Water Mark aig mullach a’ Chùirn Ghuirm. Featuring a full DJ set on top of Cairngorm Mountain.
Runtime: 1 hr 25 min
10:25 PM

Runrig - The Last Dance — 22:25

Episode 2
In front of 50,000 fans, Scottish rock band Runrig’s 2018 poignant farewell concert.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 min
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Coming up tomorrow

Tomorrow on BBC ALBA — 15 August 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Friday 14 August) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Abigail, Machair, and An Cuan Sgith (The Minch). 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 (01:00 your time) with Runrig - The Last Dance.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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