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 on Saturday 18 April 2026 in the France timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
Times shown in the France timezone.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Sat 18 Apr
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 6:00 AM (6:00 AM UK Time )
6:00 AM
4:00 PM
AH-AH/No-No — 16:00
Righ Gach Ploigh
Tha MacÌomhair làn plòigh ach chan eil AH-AH den bheachd gu bheil e èibhinn. MacÌomhair is full of jokes today, but AH-AH doesn’t think he’s very funny.
Runtime:
10 min
4:10 PM
Oscar & Ealasaid — 16:10
UIlebheist an Locha/The Beast of the Lake
Augustin claims to have seen the famous beast that lurks by the lake. Célestine and her friends immediately ask Ernest to take them there!
Runtime:
15 min
4:25 PM
Pip is Posy — 16:25
La An Aodaich-Oidhch'
Tha Posy toilichte gur e Là an Aodaich-oidhch’ a th’ann ach tha Pip ‘son cluich sa phàirc. Posy is delighted that it’s Pyjama Day but Pip wants to go and play in the park.
Runtime:
10 min
4:35 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 16:35
Là Uabhasach Teth/The Very Hot Day
It is a sweltering day, much too hot to do anything apart from eat ice cream and go swimming. But when Abney and Teal finally get to the lake, something is not quite right.
Runtime:
10 min
4:45 PM
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 16:45
Taibhs’ na Cèic/Cake Ghost
Fox and Hare are throwing a costume party. But who is the mysterious guest in ghost costume?
Runtime:
15 min
5:00 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 17:00
Clasaichean Rìoghail
Tha Stella ag iarraidh a’ bhith àbhaisteach ach tha beachd eile aig Màthair na Bànrigh! Stella wants to be normal, but the Queen Mother has other ideas!
Runtime:
10 min
5:10 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 17:10
Màirneal Rìoghail
Tha Stella air màirneal fhaighinn an dèidh mi-thuigs’ mu thilgeil ball-pàipear. Stella has been given detention after a mix-up over the throwing of a paper ball.
Runtime:
10 min
5:20 PM
Uaine — 17:20
Wind Power
Tha Calum aig Tuathanas Gaoithe Whitelee gus barrachd fhaighinn a-mach mu chumhachd na gaoithe. Calum visits Whitelee Wind Farm to find out more about wind power.
Runtime:
10 min
5:30 PM
Clann Na Cruinne — 17:30
Lena – An Croitear Òg/Lena – The Young Crofter
Sealladh air beatha croitear òg eileanach Albannach aig a bheil amas sònraichte. A look at the life of a young Scottish island crofter who is on a special mission.
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
Cruit Phàdruig — 18:00
Episode 6
Peter gets serious about buying sheep and harvests his first croft-grown potatoes. Tha Pàdruig nas cinntiche mu cheannach chaorach agus tha a’ togail a’ chiad bhuntàta.
Runtime:
30 min
6:30 PM
Somhairle Spins — 18:30
Na Còig Aiseagan | Five Ferries
Somhairle and his university friends take on the infamous Five Ferries cycle route, with an entertaining mix of experience, resulting in tired legs and sore backsides!
6:50 PM
Mas Fhior — 18:50
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
7:20 PM
Fifa Women's World Cup Qualifiers — 19:20
Belgium v Scotland
Live football coverage of the Fifa Women’s World Cup qualifier as Scotland travel to Belgium.
Runtime:
2 hr 10 min
9:30 PM
Cuirm aig Celtic — 21:30
Sian
Ceòl is còmhradh bho cuirm shònraichte le Sian aig Celtic Connections. Music and conversation from a special concert by Sian at Celtic Connections.
Runtime:
30 min
10:00 PM
Fàsach na h-Eòrpa/Europe’s Wilderness — 22:00
The Musk Ox/An Damh-musgach
One of the most ancient and majestic animals of the continent, the musk ox seems like the last survivor of the ice age.
Runtime:
55 min
10:55 PM
Samhradh air Sàl — 22:55
Episode 2
Tormod Macleod goes fishing with Angus and shares his thoughts on the importance of fishing on family ties.
11:05 PM
Hoolie — 23:05
Episode 1
Tha Hoolie 2024 a’ comharrachadh 100 bliadhna de cheòl Albannach le rionnagan ciùil. Hoolie 2024 commemorates 100 years of Scottish music with a star-studded line-up.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
12:35 AM
Belladrum — 00:35
Supergrass
Gaisgich Britpop, Supergrass, air Àrd-Ùrlar Hot House aig Belladrum 2025. Britpop legends Supergrass perform their hits on the Hot House Stage at Belladrum.
1:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 18 April) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Fifa Women's World Cup Qualifiers, Cuirm aig Celtic, and Fàsach na h-Eòrpa/Europe’s Wilderness. 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 06:00 (07:00 your time) with Alba Today.
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.