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 Thursday 11 December 2025 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Thu 11 Dec
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
5:00 PM
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 17:00
Air an Rathad/On the Road
Tusk crosses the forest paths with his new motorbike. It’s so loud that the forest friends can’t even hear each other speak!
Runtime:
10 min
5:10 PM
Abadas — 17:10
Brù-Dhearg/Robin
Abair g' eil spòrs gu leòr gu bhith aig Seren an-diugh 's i a' lorg brù-dhearg. Seren has a thoroughly great time as she goes in search of a robin.
5:25 PM
AH-AH/No-No — 17:25
Eagal AirAH-AH Gun Teid A Dhochann
THA AH-AH den bheachd gu bheil e ro chunnartach a-muigh ‘s tha e ‘son fuireach san leabaidh. AH-AH thinks that it’s too dangerous outside and wants to stay in his bed.
Runtime:
10 min
5:35 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:35
Nìp Mòr/The Enormous Neep
Abney makes a pot of porridge, but while Abney and Teal are busy setting the table the food disappears. Where could it have gone?
Runtime:
10 min
5:45 PM
Pompon Am Mathan Beag/Pompon Little Bear — 17:45
An Làrach nam Bonn!
Tha Pompon airson a bhith ri tionnsgal fad na tìde an-diugh. Pompon wants to be improvising all the time today.
Runtime:
10 min
5:55 PM
Stòiridh — 17:55
Mar a Bheireas tu air Dràgon
Anne Lundon a’ leughadh Mar a Bheireas tu air Dràgon. Anne Lundon reads Mar a Bheireas tu air Dràgon, by Caryl Hart.
Runtime:
5 min
6:00 PM
The Deep/An Doimhne — 18:00
An Dìth
Chan eil sgeul air neach air bòrd an Orca Dhorch – càite bheil iad? The Dark Orca is completely deserted. Where is everyone?
Runtime:
25 min
6:25 PM
An Sgoil — 18:25
Episode 5
Tha Ms Sharpe anns na pàipearan às dèidh na thachair aig a’ Mhòd. Ms Sharpe has made the papers as a result of what happened at the Mòd.
Runtime:
10 min
6:35 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:35
Aislingean Càise/Cheesy Dreams
Bedtime, and Dave has eaten a cheesecake that was not meant for him.
Runtime:
10 min
6:45 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:45
Làn Gràn na Bracaist/Krustee Sloth
Anna and Dave are building a toy sloth from the parts given away free with every Bran Cran Krustee cereal box.
Runtime:
15 min
7:00 PM
Dùbhlain DIY (Instructions Not Included) — 19:00
Spòrs/Sports
Derek Murray hosts a fun knockout amateur DIY competition where couples go head to head. Derek Moireach le farpais spòrsail DIY is cupail a’ strì an aghaidh a chèile.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 4 - 10
The guest is Fanch Bihan-Gallic who hails from Brittany, and Calum Maclean gets his hands on the local currency in the Findhorn Community in Morayshire.
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
Fillte — 20:30
Episode 6
A journey through Scotland to discover the history and contemporary hand-crafted practice behind the artisan producers of woven fabrics.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Lannsairean Aodainn/Face Surgeons — 21:00
Sealladh sònraichte air Aonad Cinn is Aodainn Astràilia ann an Adelaide. Revealing the extraordinary work of the Australian Craniofacial Unit in Adelaide.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 22:00
An Spàinn | Sella
Coinneach Rankin and Somhairle Johnston face unexpected challenges in their search for adventure on Spain’s Costa Blanca.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
The Hebridean Baker – Beicear nan Eilean — 22:30
The Hebridean Baker – Bèicear nan Eilean
A hectic year in the life of Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker. Bliadhna dhripeil ann am beatha Choinnich MhicLeòid, Bèicear nan Eilean.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:30 PM
Sona — 23:30
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 11 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Dùbhlain DIY (Instructions Not Included), SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Fillte. 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 Sona.
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.