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 18 May 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC ALBA Schedule — Mon 18 May
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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
5:00 PM
Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean — 17:00
Duilleagan Foghair
Tha tòrr plòigh ann an-diugh nuair tha gach duilleag a’ cuachail gu talamh! There’s a lot of fun today when the leaves start twirling to the ground!
5:05 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:05
Hide and Swim/Falaich is Snàmh
Marvin, Oona and Silky play hide-and-seek. Silky wants to find the best hiding place, but she has some trouble finding the right spot to hide.
Runtime:
5 min
5:10 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:10
Follow the Frog/Leanaibh an Losgann
It's a hot day on Puffin Rock, and Oona, May and Marvin want to swim in the pond but find the water has dried up. They decide to follow a frog, but where is he going?
Runtime:
10 min
5:20 PM
Boban is Fuigheag — 17:20
Dol Air Chuairt
Tha Boban dol a thoirt Fuigheag air chuairt – mar chù beag! Boban is going to take Fuigheag for a walk, like a little dog!
Runtime:
10 min
5:30 PM
Meaban and Moo — 17:30
Episode 8
Tha Linda a’ tadhal air Meaban is Moo gus dùbhlan a chur romhpa. An-diugh, feumaidh iad rudan a tha geal a lorg. Meaban and Moo must find white items.
Runtime:
5 min
5:35 PM
Lon le Linda — 17:35
Noodles
Tha Linda NicLeòid agus a caraidean a’ dèanamh nudailean steigeach le feòil-circe. Linda and her friends make sticky noodles with chicken.
Runtime:
20 min
5:55 PM
Stòiridh — 17:55
Sligeanach Fànais
Ailig Dòmhnallach a’ leughadh Sligeanach Fànais. Alec MacDonald reads Sligeanach Fànais.
Runtime:
5 min
6:00 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:00
Buidealair Rìoghail
Tha Mrs Oh feumach air buidealair ach chan eil Mgr. P deònach taic a thoirt seachad. Mrs Oh needs a butler but Mr P isn’t prepared to help out.
Runtime:
10 min
6:10 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:10
Argamaid Rìoghail
Tha Stella glacte eadar argamaid Mia is Freya. Stella is caught between Mia and Freya’s argument.
Runtime:
15 min
6:25 PM
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:25
Nas Fheàrr Còmhla
Chan eil Seonaidh ’son bhith na chàraid le Merri. Ciamar a bhios ‘ad nan aonar? Seonaidh doesn’t want to be a twin with Merri. How will they fare on their own?
Runtime:
10 min
6:35 PM
The Deep/An Doimhne — 18:35
Fionn a’ Tighinn air Bòrd
Tha Fionn a’ feuchainn ri athair a stad is tha e feumach air taic bho Na Neachdan. Fionn is trying to stop his father and needs help from the Neachdan family.
7:00 PM
Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales — 19:00
Episode 1
Kate Macleod, The Hebridean Mermaid, takes us on a journey to some of the hidden gems of the Hebrides.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 1 - 6
We meet learner Sophie Day from Falkirk, and Calum Maclean keeps a keen eye on the tide while on the hunt for spectacular cave art on Davaar Island in the Mull of Kintyre.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
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
8:30 PM
An Clo Mor — 20:30
An t-Eagal, An t-Eudach ‘s An Gaol – Fear, Envy and Love
The community comes to terms with the aftermath of the fire, while Johan makes moves to become a majority shareholder in the mill.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Eòrpa — 21:00
Archive: 2006 – Human Trafficking
Shona Henderson’s 2006 report investigating the trafficking of women from Moldova to western Europe, many of whom end up in the United Kingdom.
Runtime:
30 min
9:30 PM
Alba fon Talamh/Scotland Underground — 21:30
Episode 3
Calum explores the underground sites of central Scotland, including Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Runtime:
45 min
10:15 PM
Rurachd (Foraging) — 22:15
Rùrachd (Foraging)
Mary Ann Kennedy and Lucy Cooke head to the woods in search of birch sap, fungi and midgies!
10:30 PM
Caileag nan Eun — 22:30
Tha Caitlin a th’ air a beò-ghlacadh le bhith a’ coimhead air eòin, a’ dol air turas pearsanta. Caitlin goes on a journey to meet others who share her passion for birdwatching.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:30 PM
Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves — 23:30
Episode 3
Tha na seòid a’ còcaireachd gun salann no siùcar mar phàirt de shlànachadh Ruairidh. The lads cook without salt or sugar as part of Roddy’s heart health recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Monday 18 May) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and An Clo Mor. 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 Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves.
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.