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 18 December 2025 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Channel 4+1
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DMAX+1
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E4+1
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Eden+1
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Food Network+1
GREAT! action
GREAT! action+1
GREAT! mystery
GREAT! mystery+1
GREAT! romance
GREAT! tv
GREAT! tv+1
ITV Quiz
ITV1+1
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ITV2+1
ITV3+1
ITV4+1
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Legend Xtra+1
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Really
Really+1
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RTÉ Two+1
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TLC+1
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True Crime+1
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Virgin Media One+1
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W+1
Yesterday+1
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BBC ALBA Schedule — Thu 18 Dec
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CBeebies ALBA Panto — 17:00
2024 - Rudolph the Special Reindeer
Everyone in the North Pole is getting ready for Christmas Eve. Santa is so busy that he doesn’t notice trouble brewing amongst his loyal reindeer.
Runtime:
15 min
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 17:15
Ugh/Egg
Owl comes across an abandoned egg on his walk through the forest.
Runtime:
10 min
AH-AH/No-No — 17:25
An Litir
Tha AH-AH gruaimeach oir cha bhi e uair sam bith a’ faighinn litrichean. AH-AH is sad as he never receives letters.
Runtime:
10 min
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:35
A’ Chraobh As Fheàrr/The Perfect Tree
Abney and Teal search all over the Island to find the perfect tree to put their presents under. They aren’t having much luck, but Bop has a surprise in store.
Runtime:
15 min
Stòiridh — 17:50
Na Spùinneadairean Oidhche
Tony Kearney a’ leughadh Na Spùinneadairean Oidhche. Tony Kearney reads Na Spùinneadairean Oidhche, by Peter Harris.
Runtime:
10 min
CBBC ALBA Panto — 18:00
2024 - Little Red Riding Hood
It’s the night before Christmas, and Little Red Riding Hood is on an important mission.
Runtime:
5 min
The Deep/An Doimhne — 18:05
Tàirneanaich is Dealanaich
Tha Stoirm Catatumbo a’ leudachadh gu luath – ach dè tha ga adhbharachadh? The Catatumbo Storm is expanding rapidly, but what is causing it?
Runtime:
25 min
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:30
Gairm is Glaodhraich/Cheer Grimsby
Dave and his friends are enlisted as cheerleaders for their school sports team.
Runtime:
10 min
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:40
Piseach air Falt/A Wig Improvement
Betty gives Dave a bad haircut ahead of the annual community disco, so Dave has to wear a wig
Runtime:
15 min
Nollaig Abigail — 18:55
Episode 5
Reasabaidh airson Biscotti an-diugh, fìor trèat aig àm na Nollaig. Biscotti is today’s recipe - a real festive treat.
Runtime:
5 min
Dùbhlain DIY (Instructions Not Included) — 19:00
Dealbhadh Sheòmair/Interior Design
Derek 'Pluto' Murray hosts a fun knockout amateur DIY competition where couples go head to head. Derek 'Pluto' Moireach le farpais spòrsail DIY is cupail a’ strì an aghaidh a chèile.
Runtime:
30 min
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 4 - 11
Political Journalist Niall O’Gallagher is Joy’s studio guest, and Calum Maclean visits a location in Islay which is both historic and political.
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
Bill agus an Spitfire — 20:30
Bill Innes aims to fulfil a lifelong ambition to fly a Spitfire. Bill Innes gu bhith 90, le mòr-mhiann sgèith ann an Spitfire.
Runtime:
30 min
Caileag nan Eun — 21:00
Tha Caitlin a th’ air a beò-ghlacadh le bhith a’ coimhead air eòin, a’ dol air turas pearsanta. Caitlin goes on a journey to meet others who share her passion for birdwatching.
Runtime:
1 hr
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 22:00
Behind the Scenes
Presenter Coinneach MacFhraing and director Hamish MacLeod spill the tea on all things Dàna.
Runtime:
30 min
Mach à Seo! — 22:30
Na Fir-chlis
Ramsay MacMahon goes in search of the elusive Northern Lights. Ramsay MacMahon a’lorg sealladh dhe na Fir Chlis.
Runtime:
1 hr
Sona — 23:30
Episode 2
Vicky Kilgour and Duncan MacDonald try out some yoga and enjoy an intensive sound therapy session.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 18 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Nollaig Abigail, Dùbhlain DIY (Instructions Not Included), SpeakGaelic , and An Là. 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.