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 Tuesday 18 August 2026 in the France timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Tue 18 Aug
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 6:00 AM (6:00 AM UK Time )
6:00 AM
5:00 PM
Boban is Fuigheag — 17:00
An Ruaig
Tha Fuigheag airson geama 'ruaig' a chluich le damhan-allaidh an-diugh. Fuigheag wants to play 'chase' with a spider today.
Runtime:
5 min
5:05 PM
Dòtaman — 17:05
Laithean Saora
Dotaman goes on holiday in this colourful classic from the archives. Join Donnie and Rhoda as they dress up, sing and share a story on the topic of holidays.
Runtime:
15 min
5:20 PM
Meaban and Moo — 17:20
Episode 5
Linda visits her friends Meaban and Moo with a challenge. Today, they must find orange items.
Runtime:
5 min
5:25 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:25
Ceòl Roc/Rock Music
Abney is trying to write poems. Teal just wants to make noise! Maybe they can find a way to do both together.
Runtime:
10 min
5:35 PM
Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean — 17:35
Danns' an t-Seangain
Tha sinn a’ dèanamh danns’ le seanganan an-diugh. We are dancing with ants today.
Runtime:
5 min
5:40 PM
Dan & Gran — 17:40
Ceist Mhòr na Bròige
Beach shoes have gone missing. Tha brògan traghad air a dhol a dhìth; tha falt ruadh ga lorg aig an làraich 's tha Greannarlobht a' coireachadh Dan!
Runtime:
10 min
5:50 PM
Stòiridh — 17:50
Litir Herman
Donald Smith reads Litir Herman, written and illustrated by Tom Percival, and translated into Gaelic by Donald John MacLeod.
Runtime:
10 min
6:00 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:00
Fèis is Farpais/Grim Fest
It is the Spuds’ turn to run Grim Fest, the annual festival at Grimsby Heights, but their jealous neighbours, The Dups, are out to sabotage their efforts.
Runtime:
10 min
6:10 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:10
Seann Phòl/Old Dave
Dave is tired of following his mum and dad’s rules and creates a reverse fountain of youth in the bathtub.
Runtime:
15 min
6:25 PM
Stri — 18:25
Episode 5
The CBBC ALBA presenters love a good challenge, but who will emerge victorious as Mateo joins them?
6:35 PM
Am Piano/The Piano — 18:35
Tha piàno draoidheil a’ toirt teaghlach briste air ais còmhla. A magical piano helps mend a broken family.
6:50 PM
A’ Chùil — 18:50
Episode 6
Choirstaidh shows you how to make pretend poo and fake glasses. She also gives you a few pointers on how to draw a great picture of eyes.
Runtime:
10 min
7:00 PM
Dùbhlain DIY (Instructions Not Included) — 19:00
DIY na Dachaigh/Home DIY
The judges set the remaining four couples DIY challenges for the home.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 2 - 5
Gaelic rapper Hammy Sgìth and learner Liam McCormick join Joy in the studio, while Calum Maclean takes to the wing in Glasgow, trying out a pastime in which many Scots participate.
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 1
Tha Màiri dripeil anns an lios agus a’ tadhal air dà ghàirnealair inntinneach. Mairi’s back at work in her island garden, seeking inspiration from other keen growers.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Hebridean Baker - Nordic Islands — 21:00
Lofoten
Coinneach MacLeod explores the food traditions of Lofoten in Norway. Tha Coinneach MacLeòid a’ faighinn a-mach mu chultaran a’ bhidhe ann an Lofoten ann a Nirribhidh.
9:45 PM
Rurachd (Foraging) — 21:45
Rùrachd (Foraging)
Lucy visits a favourite east coast location to show Mary Ann seabuckthorn, which grows in shoreline dunes.
10:00 PM
Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales — 22:00
Episode 2
Kate keeps heading south and meets up with Liam Crouse, who takes her out for a trip around Lochboisdale.
Runtime:
45 min
10:45 PM
Faodail — 22:45
Episode 2
The Faodail Film Archive celebrates lost indigenous films and showcases them to communities across the Outer Hebrides.
Runtime:
15 min
11:00 PM
Machair — 23:00
Episode 12
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap set on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime:
25 min
11:25 PM
Fraochy Bay — 23:25
Sìth na sràide/Warden Peace
Fraochy Bay's peace and quiet is shattered at the hands of a short-sighted traffic warden causing havoc in the town.
Runtime:
5 min
11:30 PM
Alleluia! — 23:30
Episode 5
Spiritual programme with a mix of hymns, psalms and readings, presented by Iain MacKinnon with music from Amy MacKay and the choir Soisgeul.
Runtime:
30 min
12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Tuesday 18 August) 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 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.