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 31 January 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC ALBA Schedule — Sat 31 Jan
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Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean — 16:00
Latha Frasach
Feumar na boiteagan a chuideachadh an-diugh. The worms need to be helped today.
Runtime:
5 min
Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm) — 16:05
Cò as Treasa?
Tha Goraidh is Muireall airson dearbhadh cò as treasa dhan an dithis aca. Goraidh and Muireall want to prove who is the bravest out of the two of them.
Runtime:
15 min
Oscar & Ealasaid — 16:20
Sreathartaich/A Sneezing Fit
Ernest starts sneezing without stopping. The doctor diagnoses an allergy - to mouse hair!
Runtime:
10 min
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 16:30
An Obair-ealain/The Artwork
It is a beautiful day and Abney is inspired to make some art. He can’t find anything to draw, but then Bop strikes the perfect pose.
Runtime:
15 min
An Là — 16:45
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:
20 min
The SWPL Cup — 17:05
Hibernian v Glasgow City
Live coverage of the League Cup semi-final between old rivals Hibernian and Glasgow City.
Runtime:
2 hr 10 min
Binneas - Na Trads — 19:15
Episode 5
Calum McIlroy agus còmhlan-ciùil aig Duaisean nan Trads, 2024. Calum McIlroy and band recorded at the Trad Awards in 2024.
Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves — 19:30
Episode 4
Tha na seòid a’ gabhail pàirt ann am Farpais Bhuntàta Barraigh is Bhatarsaigh. The lads enter the Barra and Vatersay Potato Competition.
Runtime:
30 min
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 20:00
Gleann Comhann | Glencoe
Coinneach MacFhraing and Irish alpinist Matt Glenn do their best to experience the full range of what Glencoe has to offer.
Runtime:
30 min
Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits — 20:30
Episode 4
Heather Dewar meets Donalda McComb and draws her colour portrait. Fraoch Nic an Deòir cuide ri Donalda NicThòm son a’ dealbhadh gu dathte.
Runtime:
30 min
Cuirm aig Celtic — 21:00
Sian
Cuirm Sian aig Celtic Connections, le taic bho Bon Débarras. Sian in concert at Celtic Connections, with support from Bon Débarras.
Runtime:
1 hr
Mnathan-brathaidh an Dàrna Cogaidh/Female Spies of WWII — 22:00
Episode 3
The focus is on Nancy Wake, Betty Pack, Jacqueline and Eileen Nearne - courageous who women defied societal norms to play pivotal roles as spies during World War II.
Runtime:
50 min
Belladrum — 22:50
NATI.
Tha NATI. a’ lasadh Àrd-Ùrlar Hot House air a’ chiad latha de Belladrum 2025. NATI. lights up the Hot House Stage on the opening day of Belladrum 2025.
Runtime:
40 min
Tatù Rìoghail Dhùn Èideann/Edinburgh Military Tattoo — 23:30
2024
Eòghann MacEunraig le Tatù Rìoghail Armailteach Dhùn Èideann 2024. Highlights from the 2024 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 31 January) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Binneas - Na Trads, Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves, Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side, and Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits. 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 01:00 (01:00 your time) with Tatù Rìoghail Dhùn Èideann/Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
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.