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.

Times shown in the France timezone.

Tonight's highlights

7:00 PM Somhairle Spins Somhairle introduces Niamh to ‘bikepacking’, opting for a ‘relaxed’ three-days cycling the Speyside Way.

7:20 PM Rudan Beaga Bòidheach le Niamh Mackinnon Tha Niamh NicFhionghain a’ coinneachadh daoine òga eile gus na rudan beaga nar beatha a chomharrachadh. Niamh Mackinnon meets young people to celebrate life’s little things.

      
        7:30 PM
        
          Slighe Naoimh Cuithbeirt/St Cuthbert's Way 
        
      Iagan MacNèill a’leantail Slighe Naoimh Chuithbeirt a Maolros gu St Boswells. Iagan MacNeil explores the St Cuthbert’s Way, from Melrose to St Boswells.

      
        8:05 PM
        
          Garradh Phadruig 
        
      With the cold winter over, Peter starts preparing the garden for the growing season. Tha an geamhradh fuar seachad is tha Pàdruig a’deasachadh a’ghàrraidh airson àm fàs.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Today

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

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: 10 hr i Available on iPlayer

4:00 PM

Lon le Linda — 16:00

Blackcurrant Rice Pudding

Tha Linda NicLeòid agus a caraidean a’ dèanamh mìlseag rus le raosaran-dubha. Linda is joined by Margaret Mary and Aneirin to make blackcurrant rice pudding.

Runtime: 20 min

4:20 PM

Oscar & Ealasaid — 16:20

Guth Grinn Ealasaid/Célestine's Little Voice

Ernest is honoured when the mayor asks him to sing the Song of the Bears. But when his voice starts acting up, who can replace him?

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

4:35 PM

Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 16:35

Ullaidhean Prìseil Àtaidh/Abney’s Precious Things

Abney has so many precious things that he decides to put on a display, which gets longer and longer.

Runtime: 10 min

4:45 PM

Abadas — 16:45

Brògan Roilear

It's another play-filled day today for the Abadas and they're delighted when Ben wants to join in and play the word game. What will the word be?

Runtime: 15 min

5:00 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royals Next Door — 17:00

Seanmhair Rìoghail

Tha planaichean aig Stella agus na càraidean ach an obraich iad a-mach dhaibh? Stella has plans with the twins but will they work out?

Runtime: 10 min

5:10 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royals Next Door — 17:10

Latha Rìoghail nam Màthraichean

Tha Là nam Màthraichean croiseil airson trì ginealaichean an-diugh. Mother’s Day causes conflict for three generations today.

Runtime: 10 min

5:20 PM

Uaine — 17:20

Trams

Calum takes a look at the Edinburgh tram network with his cousin, Ruairidh Iain.

Runtime: 10 min

5:30 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 17:30

Carlota – A’ Rèiseadh Mhotar-baidhseagalan

‘S toil le Carlota bhith rèiseadh mhotor-baidhseagalan. Carlota loves to race motorbikes.

Runtime: 15 min

5:45 PM

An Là — 17:45

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: 15 min

6:00 PM

Fonn mo Bheatha — 18:00

Anna Murray

Ceòl agus còmhradh le Cathy Ann Nic a Phi còmhla ri Anna Mhoireach. Music and chat programme presented by Cathy Ann MacPhee with guest Anna Murray.

Runtime: 30 min

6:30 PM

Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits — 18:30

Episode 3

Heather Dewar visits Mull where she draws a colour portrait of Eleanor MacDougall. Tha Fraoch Nic an Deòir ann am Muile a’dèanamh dealbh dathte de Eleanor NicDhùghaill.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

7:00 PM

Somhairle Spins — 19:00

Slighe Thaobh Spè | Speyside Way

Somhairle introduces Niamh to ‘bikepacking’, opting for a ‘relaxed’ three-days cycling the Speyside Way.

Runtime: 20 min i Available on iPlayer

7:20 PM

Rudan Beaga Bòidheach le Niamh Mackinnon — 19:20

A' cruthachadh

Tha Niamh NicFhionghain a’ coinneachadh daoine òga eile gus na rudan beaga nar beatha a chomharrachadh. Niamh Mackinnon meets young people to celebrate life’s little things.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

7:30 PM

Slighe Naoimh Cuithbeirt/St Cuthbert's Way — 19:30

Episode 1

Iagan MacNèill a’leantail Slighe Naoimh Chuithbeirt a Maolros gu St Boswells. Iagan MacNeil explores the St Cuthbert’s Way, from Melrose to St Boswells.

Runtime: 35 min

8:05 PM

Garradh Phadruig — 20:05

Episode 1

With the cold winter over, Peter starts preparing the garden for the growing season. Tha an geamhradh fuar seachad is tha Pàdruig a’deasachadh a’ghàrraidh airson àm fàs.

Runtime: 30 min

8:35 PM

Sona — 20:35

Episode 1

Dithis charaid air turas toileachais is slàinte an sgìrean iongantach Taobh Siar na h-Alba. Two friends search for wellbeing in amazing places on Scotland’s west coast.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

9:05 PM

Seirm — 21:05

Episode 6

Featuring an appearance by Blue Rose Code, a band that blends Celtic soul, jazz, and rock to winning effect.

Runtime: 55 min

10:00 PM

Larach Leabhar Dheir (The Missing Monastery) — 22:00

Tha Leabhar Dhèir ann an Alba agus tha àrc-eòlaichean a’ leantainn orra a’ sireadh Mhanachainn Dhèir. As the Book of Deer visits Scotland, the hunt continues for Deer Monastery.

Runtime: 1 hr 10 min

11:10 PM

An Cruinne Caochlaideach/Dynamic Planet — 23:10

Uisge/Water

As the world warms, oceans are changing, with far-reaching consequences for the life they contain and the people that rely upon them.

Runtime: 55 min

Next Day →

Coming up tomorrow

Tomorrow on BBC ALBA — 5 July 2026

12:05 AM

Binneas - Na Trads

Mec Lir bring the Trad Awards 2025 to a close. Featured tracks include Smash, Flashback and No Kings/No Masters.
12:30 AM

Belladrum

The Hoosiers air Àrd-Ùrlar a’ Ghàrraidh air an oidhche mu dheireadh de Belladrum 2025. The Hoosiers rock the Garden Stage on the final night of Belladrum.
1:00 AM

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
6:00 AM

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
4:00 PM

Losgannan | Froglets

On a chilly day, the Froglets enjoy camping outside with a tent, sweaters and marshmallows.
4:10 PM

Na Clangairean

Tha Beag Chlangair a’ faighinn lorg air ionmhas fànais ach cò às a thàinig e? Small Clanger finds space treasure, but where has it come from?

See full BBC ALBA schedule for tomorrow →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 04 July) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Somhairle Spins, Rudan Beaga Bòidheach le Niamh Mackinnon, Slighe Naoimh Cuithbeirt/St Cuthbert's Way , and Garradh Phadruig . 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 00:05 (01:05 your time) with An Cruinne Caochlaideach/Dynamic Planet.

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