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 20 December 2025 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC ALBA Schedule — Sat 20 Dec
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CBeebies ALBA Panto — 16:00
2022
CBeebies ALBA present their story of A Christmas Star. Who will win the big Christmas singing competition?
Runtime:
10 min
Splaoid na Nollaige — 16:10
It’s Christmas, and Eilidh and Linda - the good elves - are helping Santa get the Christmas spirit back.
Runtime:
20 min
Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm) — 16:30
Partaidh Gun Fhios
Tha Ailig air bhioran mu a cheann-bliadhna ach saoil an cuimhnich càch mu dhèidhinn? Ailig is excited as it’s his birthday, but will the others remember?
Runtime:
10 min
Oscar & Ealasaid — 16:40
Gaillean-shneachda/The Blizzard
As soon as it freezes, the bears go into hibernation - except for Ernest, who claims he’s accustomed to extreme temperature.
Runtime:
15 min
CBBC ALBA Panto — 16:55
2022
Ellen, Calum, Hannah, Bekah and Zach perform their 2022 panto, Murdina and the Whiffs.
Runtime:
5 min
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 17:00
A’ Mhargaidh Reic Rìoghail
Tha Stella is a caraidean a' cur air dòigh Margaidh Reic ach tha iad feumach air taic. Stella and her friends are setting up a Yard Sale, but they will need some help.
Runtime:
10 min
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 17:10
Sgudal Rìoghail
Stella wants to prove that they recycle as well as any other family. Tha Stella ‘son dearbhadh gun ath-chuairtich iad cho math ri teaghlach sam bith eile.
Runtime:
10 min
Clann Na Cruinne — 17:20
Kika - A’ Cluich Jazz
Tha Kika cho measail air jazz – agus gu h-àraidh ceòl an sacsafon. Kika loves jazz, especially saxophone music.
Runtime:
20 min
Nollaig Abigail — 17:40
Episode 7
Tha Abigail a’ dèanamh Deoch Pòg an Draoidh-lus, math aig àm na Nollaig. Abigail prepares a mistletoe kiss cocktail, perfect for the festive season.
Runtime:
5 min
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
Mathan Leis an Ainm Wojtek/A Bear named Wojtec — 18:00
Displaced by the Second World War, a troop of Polish soldiers form an inseparable bond through an orphaned bear they name Wojtek.
Runtime:
30 min
Cearcall — 18:30
Episode 10
Including a report about Rhenigidale, which had no road to the village until 1990. Villagers could only come and go by boat or by walking for miles across moorland.
Runtime:
30 min
Togaidh Sinn Fonn — 19:00
Episode 1
Taghadh den luchd-ciùil is seinneadairean as fheàrr ann an Alba. A selection of Scotland's best musicians and singers.
Runtime:
25 min
Nollaig Abigail — 19:25
Episode 8
Tha Tost Muasgain-caola, tric ri thoirt air falbh às an taigh-bìdh, a’ faighinn dreach ùr. Prawn toast, often a takeaway favourite, gets a makeover.
Runtime:
5 min
Caileag nan Eun — 19:30
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
Cù Leis Thu? | A Puppy for Padruig — 20:30
Episode 5
Peter meets Scotland’s hardy and characterful Cairn Terrier. Tha Pàdruig a’ coinneachadh ri abhag bheag làidir is làn caractar – An Cairn Terrier.
Runtime:
30 min
Hoolie — 21:00
Hoolie 2025: Sir Billy Connolly Tribute
Scotland’s biggest night of traditional music, Hoolie 2025 celebrates comedy and folk music legend Sir Billy Connolly, featuring a stellar line-up from Scotland’s folk and traditional music scene.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
RanDan — 22:30
Cò a tha airson a dhol air a RanDan le Floraidh agus Seasaidh Lexaidh, boop oop ee-do? 90s comedy gold with the RanDan cast.
Runtime:
30 min
Mach à Seo! — 23:00
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 20 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Togaidh Sinn Fonn, Nollaig Abigail, Caileag nan Eun, and Cù Leis Thu? | A Puppy for Padruig . 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 Mach à Seo!.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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