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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 03 January 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Times shown in the Ireland timezone.

Channels
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Alba Today

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
Runtime: 6 hr i Available on iPlayer

Alba Today

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
Runtime: 10 hr i Available on iPlayer

Creag nam Buthaidean agus Na Caraidean Ura

Tha na caraidean daonnan dlùth, ach ciamar a thèid dhaibh nuair a tha ugh beag air chall? The friends always stick together, but how will things be when a small egg is lost?
Runtime: 1 hr 20 min

Clann Na Cruinne

Mathaios – Tha Danns’ dha gach Duine!
Tha Mathaios ’son dearbhadh gu bheil danns’ dha gach duine. Mathaios wants to prove that dancing is for everyone.
Runtime: 15 min

Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles

Am Fear Glic
Tha an t-uabhas earbs’ aig Uilidh san dèideag - Am Fear Glic. Uilidh has a lot of trust in the toy - Am Fear Glic.
Runtime: 10 min

A’ Chùil

Episode 9
Tha Choirstaidh a’ dèanamh irisean beaga no “Zines” mar a theirear riutha. Choirstaidh is making little magazines, or Zines as they are known.
Runtime: 10 min

An Là

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: 5 min

Wallace 's Gromit

A' Bhriogais Chearr/Wallace & Gromit in The Wrong Trousers
Tha briogais-teicneo 's loidsear ùr gus trioblaid uabhasach adhbharachadh do Wallace 's Gromit. A pair of techno-trousers and a new lodger cause untold trouble.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Faodail: Found Film

A’ sealltainn fhilmichean falaichte Innse Gall. Showcasing lost films of the Outer Hebrides.
Runtime: 1 hr

Na h-Eileanaich: Barra and Vatersay

A look at the islands of Barra and Vatersay, which are a dream holiday destination for most, but a home and way of life for many.
Runtime: 45 min

Tèarnadh

Dràma goirid – tha fear a thàinig beò às a’ cuimhneachadh air tubaist na h-Iolaire. Short drama – a survivor recounts his memories of the tragedy of the Iolaire disaster.
Runtime: 15 min

Ruairidh Gray aig Barrowland

Cuirm Ruairidh Gray aig Na Barrowlands. Le Megan NicGill-Fhaolain. Ruairidh Gray in concert at The Barrowlands. Presented by Megan MacLellan.
Runtime: 30 min

Hoolie

2025: 2. 2. Sir Billy Connolly Tribute
Criomagan bho Hoolie 2025, a’ moladh Sir Billy Connolly, gaisgeach ciùil is coimeadaidh. Highlights from Hoolie 2025, celebrating comedy and folk music legend Sir Billy Connolly.
Runtime: 1 hr

Belladrum

Tide Lines
Tide Lines air Àrd-Ùrlar Hot House le sluagh ceòlmhor aig Belladrum 2025. Tide Lines perform on the Hot House Stage.
Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer

Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal

Episode 9
Skipinnish le Alive aig cuirm-chiùil bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. Skipinnish perform Alive at a concert from Edinburgh Castle.
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

Fergie, The Ceilidh King

Fergie, The Cèilidh King
A’ dèanamh luaidh air am fear-ciùil Fergie Dòmhnallach à Loch Abar a chaochail na bu thràithe am-bliadhna. Tribute to Lochaber musician Fergie MacDonald who died in 2024.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 03 January) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Na h-Eileanaich: Barra and Vatersay, Tèarnadh, Ruairidh Gray aig Barrowland, and Hoolie . 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 Fergie, The Ceilidh King.

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.

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