BBC ALBA TV Guide & Listings (Ireland 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 29 November 2025 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Sat 29 Nov

12:00 AM

Alba Today — 00:00

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

Alba Today — 06:00

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

AH-AH/No-No — 16:00

Sàbhaladh na Crùbaig
Tha AH-AH air dèideag MhicÌomhair a bhriseadh – ach dè nì e? AH-AH has broken MacÌomhair’s toy, but what will he do?
Runtime: 10 min
4:10 PM

Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm) — 16:10

Neoinean-Greine Fuamheireil
Tha an Treubh a’ sireadh phònairean air an Tuathanas 'son craobh-phònair a chur. The Farmyard Bunch are looking for beans on the farm so they can grow a beanstalk.
Runtime: 10 min
4:20 PM

Oscar & Ealasaid — 16:20

Sàbhail Leitidh Lilidh!/To Mrs Tulipe's rescue!
Screams are heard from Mrs Tulipe's home... she saw a rat hanging around her house! Is it really a rat or a big mischievous mouse?
Runtime: 15 min
4:35 PM

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

Eilean Fad air Falbh/Far away Island
Teal goes to see what it’s like living on a far away island. Abney worries that she might be lonely.
Runtime: 10 min
4:45 PM

Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 16:45

Sgòth/Cloud
Fox and Hare are preparing their house for the big storm that is heading their way.
Runtime: 15 min
5:00 PM

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

Ceumannan Rìoghail
Tha aig Stella ri dannsadh ionnsachadh – gun tuiteam no gun ruadhadh! Stella has to learn how to dance, without falling or blushing!
Runtime: 10 min
5:10 PM

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

Lèirmheas Rìoghail
Tha Stella làn aithreachais, ach am faigh i mathanas on tidsear aic’ ‘son an rud a rinn i? Stella is regretful, but will she be forgiven by her teacher for what she has done?
Runtime: 10 min
5:20 PM

Stri — 17:20

Episode 7
Tha Hannah a’ farpais an aghaidh preasantairean CBBC ALBA ach saoil cò shoirbhicheas? Hannah competes against the CBBC ALBA presenters, but who will emerge victorious?
Runtime: 10 min
5:30 PM

A-null ’s a-nall — 17:30

Tome agus an Cliop Connspaideach
Tha Fumi ag ionndrainn a màthair agus chan eil i idir ag iarraidh cliop. Fumi misses her mum and she definitely doesn’t want a haircut.
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

Cearcall — 18:00

Episode 7
Sgrìob air ais tron phrògram aithriseach Cearcall. A nostalgic look back at material from the current affairs series of the late 1970s and 80s.
Runtime: 30 min
6:30 PM

Togaidh Sinn Fonn — 18:30

Episode 4
Taghadh den luchd-ciùil is seinneadairean as fheàrr ann an Alba. A selection of Scotland's best musicians and singers.
Runtime: 25 min
6:55 PM

Fraochy Bay — 18:55

The Bank That Likes to Say No
The First Linen Bank of Fraochy Bay opens its doors for business as usual and the residents arrive to do their important yet bonkers banking.
Runtime: 5 min
7:00 PM

Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales — 19:00

Episode 3
Kate and her dad journey to Pabbay, Ensay and the South of Harris, where they explore the beautiful islands underwater and on dry land.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 19:30

Nirribhidh | Lofoten
Coinneach Rankin explores Norway’s Lofoten islands in search of world-class climbing and surfing within the Arctic Circle.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Mach à Seo! - An Roinn Eòrpa — 20:00

Ramsay visits Split for an action-packed holiday in the sunshine. Tha Ramsay a’tadhal air Split airson làithean-saora luma làn spòrs sa ghrèin.
Runtime: 30 min
8:30 PM

Cù Leis Thu? | A Puppy for Padruig — 20:30

Episode 2
Peter explores Scotland’s native herding dogs - the border and bearded collie. Tha Pàdruig a’ coinneachadh ri coin buachailleach na h-Alba agus ag ionnsachadh barrachd mun deidhinn.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
9:00 PM

Seirm — 21:00

Episode 4
With performances from Genticorum, Pine Tree Flyers, Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening, Tim O’Brien & Jan Fabricius and Katie Macfarlane.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Steelmen — 22:00

How in 1991 the Steelmen, Motherwell FC, won the Scottish Cup for the first time in 39 years.
Runtime: 1 hr
11:00 PM

Eòrpa — 23:00

Buying Sex
Amid calls for the purchase of sex to be banned in Scotland, as it is in Sweden, Annabel Maclennan hears the arguments for and against from those involved in the sex industry.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
11:30 PM

Sgeulachd Cogaidh na h-Artaig/Untold Arctic Wars — 23:30

Episode 6
Deep mistrust exists between the two sides. The Soviet Union threatens with neutron bombs, and Nato deploys missiles in Europe.
Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 29 November) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Fraochy Bay, Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales, Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side, and Mach à Seo! - An Roinn Eòrpa. 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 00:25 (00:25 your time) with Sgeulachd Cogaidh na h-Artaig/Untold Arctic Wars.

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

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