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 Sunday 21 December 2025 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Sun 21 Dec

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Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal — 00:00

Cuirm-chiùil shònraichte a’ comharrachadh 25 bliadhna de Skipinnish, bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. A special programme to celebrate 25 years of Skipinnish, recorded at Edinburgh Castle.

Runtime: 1 hr

Alba Today — 01:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 5 hr i Available on iPlayer

Alba Today — 06:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 10 hr i Available on iPlayer

Scottish Women's Premier League (BBC ALBA) — 16:00

Hearts v Glasgow City

SWPL coverage as Hearts host Glasgow City at Oriam. We bring you all the action live, from pitchside with Micheal Steele and Alex O’Henley in commentary.

Runtime: 2 hr 15 min

An Là — 18:15

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

Seachd Là — 18:30

Naidheachdan ionadail, nàiseanta is eadar-nàiseanta gach seachdainn le sgioba-naidheachd BBC ALBA. Local, national and international news from BBC ALBA.

Runtime: 1 hr

Alleluia! — 19:30

Episode 12

Iain Mackinnon presents as Isobel Ann Martin sings Òran don t-Saoghal, and Mairi MacAulay reveals how faith plays a central role in her life.

Runtime: 30 min

Sona — 20:00

Episode 3

Duncan takes the reins to show Vicky all the adventure and happiness the Isle of Skye, his homeland, has to offer.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Rathad Ramsay — 20:30

Episode 4

Ramsay MacMahon walks through Dundreggan with Mairi Rodgers. Tha Ramsay MacMhaon a’ coiseachd tro Dhùn Dhreagain le Màiri Rodgers.

Runtime: 30 min

Cùram – Fad-bheatha/Lifelong Care — 21:00

Cùram – Gun Dùil/Unexpected Care

How illness or injury can lead to a person having sudden or unexpected care needs.

Runtime: 45 min

Binneas - Na Trads — 21:45

Episode 4

Amy Laurenson agus còmhlan-ciùil clàraichte aig Duaisean nan Trads, 2023. Amy Laurenson and band recorded at the Trad Awards in 2023.

Runtime: 15 min

Tatù Rìoghail Dhùn Èideann/Edinburgh Military Tattoo — 22:00

2025 Highlights

Eòghann MacEunraig le ceòl agus cleasachd bho Tatù Rìoghail Armailteach Dhùn Èideann. Ewen Henderson presents highlights from the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2025.

Runtime: 1 hr 30 min

RanDan — 23:30

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Sunday 21 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Alleluia!, Sona, Rathad Ramsay, and Cùram – Fad-bheatha/Lifelong Care. 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 RanDan.

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

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