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 Monday 15 December 2025 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Mon 15 Dec

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

12:00 AM

Alba Today — 00:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 6 hr i Available on iPlayer

6:00 AM

Alba Today — 06:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 11 hr i Available on iPlayer

5:00 PM

CBeebies ALBA Panto — 17:00

2021

Raonaid Reòthte has stolen Christmas from the Elf Village. Will Gliong Gliong be able to change her mind?

Runtime: 5 min

5:05 PM

Bing — 17:05

Preusantan

Tha Latha na Nollaig ann agus tha preusantan ann rim fosgladh. It’s Christmas Day and there are presents to open.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

5:15 PM

Bing — 17:15

Sneachd

Tha Bing airson cluich a-muigh san t-sneachd' le shlaodan. Bing is keen to play outside in the snow on his new sledge.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

5:25 PM

Ainmhidhean CBeebies — 17:25

Cangarù agus Coàla

Tha Carrie agus Ruairidh ag innse dhuinn mu changarùthan agus coàlathan. Carrie and Ruairidh tell us all about kangaroos and koalas.

Runtime: 5 min

5:30 PM

Peataichean/Pets — 17:30

Episode 3

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 another Eilidh and her pet rats Snowbell and Pebble.

Runtime: 5 min

5:35 PM

’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish) — 17:35

Iasg-gealaich

Tha an t-Iasg-gealaich ag innse dhuinn mu dèidhinn fhèin an-diugh. The Moonfish tells us all about herself today.

Runtime: 5 min

5:40 PM

Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:40

Nìp an t-Sneachda/The Snow Neep

A thick blanket of snow covers the Island. Abney and Teal are very excited and go out to play, but they can’t find Neep anywhere to join in the snowy fun!

Runtime: 10 min

5:50 PM

Stòiridh — 17:50

Dùisg Dùisg Mathan Mòr Donn

David Walker reads Dùisg Dùisg Mathan Mòr Don, written by Tracey Corderoy, illustrated by Rachel Swirles and translated into Gaelic by Donald John MacLeod.

Runtime: 10 min

6:00 PM

CBBC ALBA Panto — 18:00

2021

Aladdin agus a’ Chearc-fhrangach bho Sgioba CBBC ALBA. Aladdin and Turkey performed by the CBBC ALBA team.

Runtime: 5 min

6:05 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:05

An Dannsa Rìoghail

Cà' 'n tèid Stella an ath Dhiardaoin - dannsa na sgoile no dìnnear na stàit’? Where will Stella go next Thursday - to the school dance or the state dinner?

Runtime: 10 min

6:15 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:15

Uair Talmhainn Rìoghail

Tha 'n Teaghlach Rìoghail dol a dhol fad seachdain gun dealain. Ciamar a thèid dhaibh? The Royal Family aren’t going to use any electricity for a week. How will they get on?

Runtime: 10 min

6:25 PM

Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:25

Am Bògais Carach

Tha na Bògaisean air cron a dhèanamh ach tha plan’ aig na Gumbalan. The Bògaisean have been destructive, but the Gumbalan have a plan.

Runtime: 15 min

6:40 PM

An Sgoil — 18:40

Episode 6

Gun fhiosta, tha sgrudaire sgoile a’ tadhal air Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche. A surprise visit from a school inspector disrupts events at Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche.

Runtime: 10 min

6:50 PM

Nollaig Abigail — 18:50

Episode 2

Tha Abigail a’ dèanamh Deoch Paloma Spìosrach airson na Nollaig. Abigail makes a spiced paloma cocktail for your festive pleasure.

Runtime: 10 min

7:00 PM

Cidsin Granaidh Chalanais — 19:00

Episode 2

Gregor MacLeod takes on the classics shortbread and marmalade. Grannie has five recipes for shortbread alone, but Gregor has to pick just one.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

SpeakGaelic — 19:30

SpeakGaelic: Series 1 - 11

Joy Dunlop meets learner and musician Teya-Jean Bawden who lives near Beauly, and Calum Maclean goes in search of some tasty match-day treats in Kilmarnock.

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

Bothag Phàdruig — 20:30

Episode 6

It’s the end of August and Peter is at the hut to take advantage of the high spring tide. Deireadh an Lùnastal agus Pàdruig aig a’ bhothaig a’gabhail brath air mullach an reothairt.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

Trusadh — 21:00

An Geamhradh/Winter

Sealladh sònraichte eireachdail de bheatha nan eileanach tron gheamhradh. A unique filmic glimpse into the lives of islanders inspired by winter.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

Transatlantic Sessions — 22:00

Episode 6

Julie Fowlis presents highlights from two decades of the music show. This episode includes stars Alison Krauss, Sarah Jarosz, Rosanne Cash, Paul Brady and Karen Matheson.

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

Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 23:30

Dàna | Europe’s Wild Side

Coinneach Rankin and Somhairle Johnston face unexpected challenges in their search for adventure on Spain’s Costa Blanca.

Runtime: 30 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Monday 15 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Cidsin Granaidh Chalanais, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Bothag Phàdruig. 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 Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side.

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

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