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 Thursday 09 April 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
Times shown in the Ireland timezone.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Thu 09 Apr
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Bing — 17:00
Air Chall
An dèidh bhith aig a' phàirc, tha Bing a mothachadh nach eil Hoppity aige tuilleadh. After being at the park, Bing realises that he no longer has his Hoppity Voosh toy.
Runtime:
10 min
Bing — 17:10
Cuirm-chnuic
Tha Bing 's Flop a' cur romhpa a dhol air cuirm-chnuic ach tha an t-uisge a' tighinn. Bing and Flop prepare to go on a picnic, but then the rain arrives.
Runtime:
10 min
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 17:20
An Fharpais/Winner
Seal organises a swimming contest in the lake. Owl decides to sign up.
Runtime:
10 min
’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish) — 17:30
Lasg-leòmhainn
Tha an t-Iasg-leòmhainn ag innse dhuinn mar a tha ‘ad os cionn nan cuantan. The Lionfish tells us how they are the boss of the ocean.
Runtime:
5 min
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:35
Là Uabhasach Teth/The Very Hot Day
It is a sweltering day, much too hot to do anything apart from eat ice cream and go swimming. But when Abney and Teal finally get to the lake, something is not quite right.
Runtime:
10 min
Peicein/Petit — 17:45
Chan eil mi ag iarraidh piuthar tuilleadh!/I want to be an only child again!
Petit is tired of his little sister and decides that he will be an only child again.
Runtime:
10 min
Stòiridh — 17:55
Cat a' Copaigeadh
Cairistìona Primrose a’ leughadh Cat a' Copaigeadh. Christine Primrose reads Cat a' Copaigeadh.
Runtime:
5 min
The Deep/An Doimhne — 18:00
Na Geataichean
Bheil Alpheus Benthos dha-rìribh air geataichean Lemuria a lorg? Has Alpheus Benthos really found the gates to Lemuria?
Runtime:
25 min
Na Speuran — 18:25
Episode 2
Tha rudan inntinneach aig an Speuradair Bekah ri innse dhuinn mun ghealaich. Astronaut Bekah shares some interesting facts about the moon.
Runtime:
10 min
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:35
Cailean Crosgag/A Starfish Called Gareth
Tha na Pluic a’ dol air saor-làithean sa bhan, ach ‘s ann a tha a’ bhan a’ tuiteam sìos gu grunnd na mara. The Spuds take the camper van on holiday and end up at the bottom of the sea.
Runtime:
10 min
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:45
Aiseal/Donkey
Tha Pòl a’ sàbhaladh aiseal a th’ ann an cunnart shìos aig na docaichean. Dave rescues an endangered donkey from the docks.
Runtime:
15 min
Golf: Mun Cuairt Alba — 19:00
Episode 6
The story of golf at Askernish in South Uist and professional coach Keil Beveridge gives us his weekly top playing tip.
Runtime:
30 min
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 4 - 26
Joy Dunlop has a familiar visitor in the studio and Calum Maclean is at Glen Affric National Nature Reserve to examine its heroic work - and this time he has company!
An Là — 20:00
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
Greim-Bìdh le Gregor — 20:30
Episode 2
Gregor MacLeod uses traditionally smoked kippers to make Spanish croquettes, plus he takes eggs from his own hens for a pavlova tower.
Runtime:
30 min
Leonardo da Vinci (BBC ALBA) — 21:00
Episode 1
Leonardo da Vinci grows up in a Tuscan village surrounded by nature, then moves to Florence, where the Renaissance is in full bloom.
Runtime:
1 hr
Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves — 22:00
Episode 4
Tha na seòid a’ cleachdadh greideal phraisich gus grunn rudan luath is furasta a dhèanamh. The lads use an iron hotplate to create a variety of quick and easy meals.
Runtime:
30 min
Around Scotland: Hebrides — 22:30
An insight into life on the islands of Lewis, Uist and Skye from the BBC TV series Around Scotland, originally broadcast in 1970.
Runtime:
1 hr
OMC! — 23:30
Episode 4
Sketch show featuring the latest updates from the ferry office, a recipe with a difference, and red hot passion finds physical expression via a clown love triangle.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 09 April) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Golf: Mun Cuairt Alba, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Greim-Bìdh le Gregor. 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 06:00 (06:00 your time) with Alba Today.
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.