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 Friday 05 December 2025 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm)
Bun-Chuis Na Gnost
Tha Muireall den bheachd gu bheil i math air seinn ach chan eil an Treubh ag aontachadh. Muireall thinks that she’s a good singer but the Farmyard Bunch don’t agree.
Runtime:
10 min
Peataichean/Pets
Episode 1
Eilidh Cormack meets young pet owners who share how they care for, play and interact with their pets at home. In this episode, Eilidh is joined by Alec and Doris, his pet Burmese cat.
Runtime:
10 min
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare)
Lòn/Lunch
Owl invites Brush over for a fancy lunch, but nervously wonders how he can live up to Brush’s high expectations.
Runtime:
10 min
Bing
Dreallag
Tha Bing 's Pando a' gabhail turas mu seach air an dreallag ach tha foighidinn a dhìth. Bing and Pando take turns on the swing, but patience proves to be a challenge.
Runtime:
5 min
Bing
Blocaichean
Tha Bing 'son tùr a thogail le na blocaichean dathach ach tha beachd eile aig Coco… Bing wants to keep building a tower with his colourful blocks, but Coco has other ideas…
Runtime:
10 min
Pompon Am Mathan Beag/Pompon Little Bear
Chan eil an t-Eagal Orm!
Tha Pompon agus Rita ri cadal ann an teanta leotha fhèin airson a’ chiad uair. Pompon and Rita are sleeping on their own in a tent for the first time.
Runtime:
10 min
Stòiridh
Goldilocks agus Dìreach Aon Mhathan
Dolina Nic Nic’Illinnein a’ leughadh Goldilocks agus Dìreach Aon Mhathan. Dolina MacLennan reads Goldilocks agus Dìreach Aon Mhathan, by Leigh Hodgkinson.
Runtime:
5 min
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door
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
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door
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:
15 min
Clann Na Cruinne
Episode 1
An dèidh bliadhna dhoirbh, tha Aileas ’son tilleadh gu na rudan is toigh leatha. After a difficult year, Aileas would like to return to doing things that she loves.
Runtime:
15 min
Stri
Episode 8
Fiach a’ farpais an aghaidh preasantairean CBBC ALBA.
Fiach competes against the CBBC ALBA presenters.
Runtime:
5 min
Flix
Pàrtaidh Bainne an Tìgear
Tha uallach air Munchkin an-diugh ach tha a charaidean airson a bhith taiceil dha. Munchkin has responsibility today, and his friends want to help him.
Runtime:
15 min
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.
Runtime:
25 min
Fraochy Bay
Blob the Builder
Bobban's day starts with a trip to 'FraochyBake' for rolls. The busy baker asks Bobban for a little help, but Bobban only manages to make a terrible mess.
Runtime:
5 min
Machair
Episode 2
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime:
25 min
Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal
Episode 3
Skipinnish le Eagle’s Wing aig cuirm-chiùil bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. Skipinnish perform Eagle’s Wing at a concert from Edinburgh Castle.
Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales
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
Bothag Phàdruig
Episode 4
It’s March, and Peter is at the hut gardening and trying out a new pizza oven. A’ Mhàirt sa’ bhothaig le àmhainn ùr piotsa aig Pàdruig ga fheuchainn a-mach cuide ri obair gàrraidh.
Runtime:
30 min
Steelmen
How in 1991 the Steelmen, Motherwell FC, won the Scottish Cup for the first time in 39 years.
Runtime:
1 hr
An Cruinne Caochlaideach/Dynamic Planet
Teine/Fire
As the planet heats up, those fighting climate change show how science, nature and tradition can prepare us for the future.
Runtime:
50 min
Binneas - Na Trads
Episode 4
Molaidh ciùil do Joe Aitken, clàraichte aig Duaisean nan Trads, 2024. A musical tribute to Joe Aitken, recorded at the Trad Awards in 2024.
Seirm
Seirm: Sreath 10 - Prògram 4
With performances from Genticorum, Pine Tree Flyers, Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening, Tim O’Brien & Jan Fabricius and Katie Macfarlane.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Friday 05 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Fraochy Bay, Machair, and Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal. 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 (00:00 your time) with Seirm.
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.