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 Sunday 24 May 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Sun 24 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:20 AM (12:20 AM UK Time )
12:20 AM
Belladrum — 00:20
LUSA
LUSA aig Belladrum ’son a’ chiad uair le taisbeanadh air leth air Àrd-Ùrlar a’ Ghàrraidh. LUSA mark their Belladrum debut with a fine performance on the Garden Stage.
1:00 AM
6:00 AM
1:00 PM
Scottish Women's Premier League (BBC ALBA) — 13:00
Hibernian v Hearts
In the last round of SWPL fixtures, Hibernian face Hearts at Meadowbank. A huge game for Hearts as they have their sights set on lifting the league title.
Runtime:
2 hr 10 min
3:10 PM
Fraochy Bay — 15:10
Oidhche aig an Opara (A Taste for Opera)
Welcome to the colourful and unusual world of Fraochy Bay. Ina and Jessie have a nice time at the opera.
Runtime:
5 min
3:15 PM
Binneas - Na Trads — 15:15
Episode 5
Màiri NicAonghais agus còmhlan-ciùil aig Duaisean nan Trads, 2025. Featuring Mairi MacInnes and band recorded at the Trad Awards in 2025.
Runtime:
15 min
3:30 PM
Marmalade le Gregor — 15:30
Agus leis fhèin cho measail air marmalaid, tha Griogar a’ rannsachadh sgeul a’ bhidhe chlasaigeach seo. Marmalade fan Gregor Macleod explores the story of this classic preserve.
Runtime:
55 min
4:25 PM
Somhairle Spins — 16:25
Ìle agus Diùra | Islay and Jura
Somhairle and his dad test the limits of their relationship on Islay and Jura - equipped with one small tent, two camping stoves and a bicycle made for two!
4:50 PM
Serie A — 16:50
Napoli v Udinese
Live Serie A football action as Napoli host Udinese at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Commentary is by Calum MacDonald.
Runtime:
2 hr 10 min
7:00 PM
Samhradh air Sàl — 19:00
Episode 1
Join Angus Mackay as he prepares and launches his small boat for a summer’s fishing off the Isle of Lewis.
7:15 PM
An Là — 19:15
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
7:30 PM
Seachd Là — 19:30
Naidheachdan ionadail, nàiseanta is eadar-nàiseanta gach seachdainn le sgioba-naidheachd BBC ALBA. Local, national and international news from BBC ALBA.
Runtime:
1 hr
8:30 PM
Suas gu Deas — 20:30
Episode 1
Young musicians in Barra prepare for summer festivals, while Donald Macphee gives us an insight into the world of metal detecting in Benbecula.
Runtime:
35 min
9:05 PM
Viva Mary — 21:05
At 90, Mary defies expectations with her bold spirit. This film follows her journey through feminism, emigration, art, learning and sailing.
Runtime:
55 min
10:00 PM
Ar Ceol 2025 | Scotland In Music 2025 — 22:00
Ar Ceòl 2025 | Scotland In Music 2025
Megan MacLellan has highlights from Scotland’s top music events in 2025, including Celtic Connections, The Trad Awards, Hoolie and major concerts from Skerryvore and Trail West.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:00 PM
Binneas - Na Trads — 23:00
Episode 2
Rory Matheson Dance Band, clàraichte aig Duaisean nan Trads 2025. Featuring Rory Matheson Dance Band, recorded at the Trad Awards in 2025.
Runtime:
5 min
11:05 PM
Ciad-fàthan nan Creutairean/Wild Senses — 23:05
Fairich Siud!
We explore the surprising ways animals use touch to sense their world, find food and stay out of danger.
Runtime:
55 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Sunday 24 May) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Samhradh air Sàl, An Là, Seachd Là, and Suas gu Deas. 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 Ciad-fàthan nan Creutairean/Wild Senses .
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.