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 Monday 16 March 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock
Swimming Lesson/Leasan Snàimh
Baba has a swimming lesson with Oona. Diving proves difficult - but Baba is determined! Tha leasan snàimh aig baba còmhla ri Oona. Tha daibheadh na dhùbhlan – ach tha Baba daingeann!
Runtime:
10 min
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock
Under the Weather/A' Faireachdainn Oglaidh
When Baba isn’t feeling well, Oona looks for his favourite things to make him feel better.
Runtime:
10 min
Boban is Fuigheag
Am Putan Tuathal
Putan Tuathal is Fuigheag’s favourite game in the whole wide world. But Boban wants to work.
Runtime:
5 min
Peataichean/Pets
Episode 14
Eilidh visits Rose and her beautiful greyhound dogs, Libby and Marvin. We learn how to look after dogs and find out about all the activities they get up to together.
Runtime:
5 min
AH-AH/No-No
Am Frids Taibhseil
Tha fuaim taibhseil a’ tighinn à frids AH-AH ach dè tha ga adhbharachadh? There’s a ghostly noise coming from AH-AH’s fridge, but what’s causing it?
Runtime:
10 min
Pip is Posy
Cùm no Caith?
Tha dèideagan Pip rin sgioblachadh ‘s tha Posy ’son taic a thoirt dha. Pip’s toys need to be sorted and Posy wants to help out.
Runtime:
5 min
Pip is Posy
Oops Losgainn
Tha tubaist aig Uircean ‘s tha Pip a' cur plàstair air a gualainn goirt. Uircean has an accident and Pip puts a plaster on her sore shoulder.
Runtime:
10 min
Stòiridh
Air Cnoc Grad
Iain MacAonghais a’ leughadh Air Cnoc Grad. Iain MacInnes reads Air Cnoc Grad.
Runtime:
5 min
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door
Gusgal Rìoghail
Tha Stella a' cluinntinn gusgal mu Mhgr. Bruno. Ach bheil e fìor? Stella hears gossip about Mgr Bruno. But is it true?
Runtime:
10 min
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door
Trùmpaid Rìoghail
Tha’n Trùmpaid Rìoghail air a dhol air chall – càite am b’urrainn dhi a bhith? The royal trumpet has gone missing, where can it be?
Runtime:
15 min
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles
Gubbo ’s a Shàr Inneal Glacaidh Chnuimh
Tha Troig ’son dearbhadh gum bi deagh bheachdan aige. Troig wants to prove that he has good ideas.
Runtime:
10 min
The Deep/An Doimhne
Sàr-sgeul na Muice-mara
Tha muc-mhara bhruideil, gheal ri sàbhaladh – saoil an e am Mòbaidh Dick a th’ innte? There’s a huge, white whale to be saved - could it be Moby Dick?
Runtime:
25 min
Slighe Chladach Fiobha (Fife Coastal Path)
Episode 4
Iagan MacNeil explores the Fife Coastal Path, from Elie to Crail. Tha Iagan MacNèill a’coiseachd cladach Fìobha, bho Ealaidh gu Caraile.
Runtime:
30 min
SpeakGaelic
SpeakGaelic: Series 1 - 10
Calum Maclean visits an artistic and poetic railway tunnel in Colinton, Edinburgh.
Runtime:
30 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:
30 min
Cruit Phadruig
Episode 2
Peter goes to the Highland Cattle Show and takes a trip to the Western Isles. Tha Pàdruig a’ dol gu Fèill a’ Chruidh Gàidhealach ‘s air turas chun na h-Eileanan an Iar.
Runtime:
30 min
Trusadh
Air a’ Mhachair/Life on the Machair
Trusadh takes a tour of the Outer Hebrides to find out what life is like on the machair, visiting the communities that breathe life into this land.
Runtime:
1 hr
Transatlantic Sessions
Episode 5
Julie Fowlis agus Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh le taghadh ciùil bho Transatlantic Sessions. Julie Fowlis and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh present highlights from Transatlantic Sessions.
Hebridean Baker - Nordic Islands
Gotland
Coinneach MacLeod explores the food traditions of Gotland in Sweden. Tha Coinneach MacLeòid a’ faighinn blasad de chultar a’ bhidhe ann an Gotland san t-Suain.
Binneas - Na Trads
Episode 5
Calum McIlroy agus còmhlan-ciùil aig Duaisean nan Trads, 2024. Calum McIlroy and band recorded at the Trad Awards in 2024.
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side
Rònaigh | Rona
Coinneach MacFhraing seeks out unclimbed lines and challenging new routes on the remote and beautiful island of Rona.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Monday 16 March) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Slighe Chladach Fiobha (Fife Coastal Path) , SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Cruit Phadruig. 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 Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side.
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.