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 18 January 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Sun 18 Jan
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:10 AM (12:10 AM UK Time )
12:10 AM
Binneas - Na Trads — 00:10
Episode 2
Peatbog Faeries clàraichte aig Duaisean nan Trads, 2023. Peatbog Faeries recorded at the Trad Awards in 2023.
12:30 AM
Transatlantic Sessions — 00:30
Julie Fowlis agus Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh le taghadh ciùil bho Transatlantic Sessions. Julie joins Scots singer Emily Smith for an uplifting performance of 'Caledonia'.
Runtime:
30 min
1:00 AM
6:00 AM
4:00 PM
Scottish Women's Premier League (BBC ALBA) — 16:00
Rangers v Hibernian
Join us as the SWPL returns from the winter break as champions Hibernian travel to face Rangers. All the action live from Broadwood with Derek Mackay and Alex O’Henley.
Runtime:
2 hr 15 min
6:15 PM
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
6:30 PM
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
7:30 PM
Alleluia! — 19:30
Episode 4
Sreath spioradail le laoidhean, sailm agus leughaidhean. A series of spiritual music, reflections and readings.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
Aerfort Dhun na nGall | Donegal Airport — 20:00
Episode 2
A unique insight into the running of Donegal Airport. Anns an sreath seo, chi sinn sealladh ùr air mar a tha port-adhair sgìreil air a ruith.
Runtime:
25 min
8:25 PM
Fraochy Bay — 20:25
Fraochy Farpais/Talent-time
Fraochy Bay's annual talent contest is underway to sporadic and varied applause. All goes reasonably badly until Ina's dog meets the Flea Circus stars.
Runtime:
5 min
8:30 PM
Port an t-Òib — 20:30
Episode 2
We join Kenny Campbell on his new boat, fishing out of Leverburgh, and Neilly Maclean, who is sheltering from adverse weather.
9:00 PM
Sweeny @ 40 — 21:00
Inntinn/Mind
Sweeny talks to fellow crofter and doctor Donald John Murray to get more of an insight into the mental health of crofters and farmers.
Runtime:
45 min
9:45 PM
Srùb: Scotland on Coffee — 21:45
Episode 2
Thig air turas sònraichte cuide ri Ellen NicDhòmhnaill ’s i ag ionnsachadh a h-uile sìon mu chofaidh. Join Ellen MacDonald on a journey to discover all there is to know about coffee.
Runtime:
20 min
10:05 PM
Peat & Diesel — 22:05
Peat & Diesel: Hitch your wagon to a star
Beyond their wildest dreams, the band’s return to the road goes from strength to strength.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:05 PM
Beat the Drum: Dìleab Runrig — 23:05
Episode 1
Join the Runrig Experience on an ambitious tour of the UK, Germany and Denmark. The Runrig Experience air chuairt san Rìoghachd Aonaichte, a’ Ghearmailt agus an Danmhairg.
Runtime:
55 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Sunday 18 January) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Alleluia!, Aerfort Dhun na nGall | Donegal Airport, Fraochy Bay, and Port an t-Òib. 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 Beat the Drum: Dìleab Runrig .
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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