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 21 February 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
Times shown in the Ireland timezone.
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Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean
Danns' an t-Seangain
Tha sinn a’ dèanamh danns’ le seanganan an-diugh. We are dancing with ants today.
Runtime:
5 min
Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm)
Uircean air Iteig
Tha Muireall ‘g iarraidh a dhol suas ann am bailiùn airson cuairt-adhair. Muireall wants to go in a balloon for a trip up in the sky.
Runtime:
15 min
Oscar & Ealasaid
Fearchar is Fionnlagh/The Tulip Brothers
Célestine tells Mrs Tulip's nephews about the Green Mouse's existence, revealing no bear has ever seen it.
Runtime:
15 min
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal
An Càrn Dhuilleagan/The Leaf Sweep
Abney’s front door is blocked by a huge leaf pile, which Teal has great fun jumping in.
Runtime:
10 min
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare)
Co-là-breith
Fox wants to give Hare the best birthday ever. Owl and Tusk are invited, but only if they bring a nice present.
Runtime:
15 min
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door
Suirghe Rìoghail
Tha Stella ri strì ‘son faighinn a-mach a bheil bràmair aig Mgr Bruno. Stella is determined to find out if Mr Bruno has a girlfriend.
Runtime:
10 min
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door
Sìceach Rìoghail
Tha Mia iomagaineach mu gheama ball-coise – ‘s tha Stella a’ feuchainn ri bhith taiceil. Mia is worried about a football match, and Stella tries to be helpful.
Runtime:
10 min
Caractaran
Episode 2
Hannah a’ toirt sùil air ais air cuid de na caractaran iongantach a thadhail air CBBC ALBA. Hannah introduces some of the surprising characters who have visited the CBBC Alba studio.
Runtime:
10 min
Clann Na Cruinne
Calum: Cogadh nan Còmhlan
Tha Calum a' strì airson soirbheachais aig Cogadh nan Còmhlan. Calum wants to take his band to victory in Oban at the Battle of the Bands.
Runtime:
15 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:
15 min
Gàrraidhean Mòra
Episode 7
Mairi Rodgers explores Falkland Palace Garden in Fife. Tha Màiri Rodgers a’ gabhail cuairt tro Ghàrradh Lùchairt Falkland.
Runtime:
30 min
Prosbaig
Episode 3
Stories include disquiet about explosive materials being carried on Cal Mac ferries, and a German ban on Scottish venison as a result of the Chernobyl disaster.
Runtime:
30 min
Òran Na Mnà
Episode 2
Sgrìob tro cuairt-beatha nam ban le tro cheòl is òrain. 'Sann air àm breith agus àm baistidh a tha sinn a cuir ar h-aghaidh an t-seachdain seo. The focus is on birth and baptism.
Runtime:
30 min
Mach à Seo!
Episode 1
Ramsay escapes Glasgow for a weekend on the iconic hills and white beaches of Assynt. Ramsay a’teiche a Glaschu airson dà dheagh latha air beanntan is tràighean geala Asainnte.
Runtime:
30 min
Mas Fhior
Episode 1
Niall Iain Macdonald hosts a new quiz show where two teams battle to win a cash prize. Niall Iain Dòmhnallach le farpais cheist ùr is dà sgioba a’ strì airson duais airgid.
Runtime:
30 min
Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits
Episode 7
Heather Dewar meets Ryan Dziadowiec and draws his colour portrait. Fraoch Nic an Deòir cuide ri Ryan Dziadowiec agus i ga dhealbhadh ann an dath.
Runtime:
30 min
Tuath Cheòl le Ruairidh Gray
Episode 1
Singer Ruairidh Gray visits the Grand Ole Opry and brings us musical highlights from the legendary music series.
Runtime:
1 hr
Mnathan-brathaidh an Dàrna Cogaidh/Female Spies of WWII
Episode 6
The stories of some of the brave and remarkable women who put their lives on the line during WWII.
Runtime:
55 min
Belladrum
Falasgair
Ceòl trad beothail bho Falasgair air Àrd-Ùrlar Hot House aig Belladrum 2025. Falasgair bring high-energy trad music to the Hot House Stage at Belladrum 2025.
Runtime:
40 min
World Pipe Band Championships
Episode 2
Carrie MacNeil presents Grade 1 performances from the World Pipe Band Championships 2022.
Runtime:
1 hr 25 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 21 February) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Òran Na Mnà , Mach à Seo!, Mas Fhior, 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 World Pipe Band Championships.
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.