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 Tuesday 26 May 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
Times shown in the Ireland timezone.
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Channel 4+1
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DMAX+1
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E4+1
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Eden+1
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Food Network+1
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GREAT! action+1
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GREAT! mystery+1
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GREAT! tv+1
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ITV1+1
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ITV3+1
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Tue 26 May
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
5:00 PM
Boban is Fuigheag — 17:00
Falach-fead
Tha cluich falach fead a’ còrdadh gu mòr ri Fuigheag. Fuigheag really enjoys playing falach fead.
Runtime:
5 min
5:05 PM
Lon le Linda — 17:05
Soda Bread
Tha Linda NicLeòid agus a caraidean a’ deanamh aran sòda. Linda is joined by Maya and Anthony to bake soda bread.
Runtime:
20 min
5:25 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:25
Tùr a’ Bhrochain/The Porridge Tower
Abney is making Porridge bread, but he just can't get the recipe right. What will he do with all these spare loaves?
Runtime:
10 min
5:35 PM
Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean — 17:35
Builg-Bhuachrach Sombaidh
Tha Daolag-bhreac air bhioran – an e àite draoidheil a tha seo? E fèir mìorbhaileach! Daolag-bhreac is excited - is this a magic place? It’s just amazing!
Runtime:
5 min
5:40 PM
Dan & Gran — 17:40
Sgèith! Camara! Gluasad!
Grumblestunk's new speed camera catches Stan! Tha an camara luaiths ùr aig Greannarlobht a' glacadh Dan!
Runtime:
10 min
5:50 PM
Stòiridh — 17:50
Casan Fada Dadaidh
Patsi NicCoinnich a’ leughadh Casan Fada Dadaidh. Patsi Mackenzie reads Casan Fada Dadaidh.
Runtime:
5 min
5:55 PM
Stri — 17:55
Episode 9
The CBBC ALBA presenters love a good challenge, but who will emerge victorious as Shanni joins them?
Runtime:
5 min
6:00 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:00
Aig Astar/Burning Wheels
The water in the Spuds’ flat is off, and having not had a bath in weeks, Dave is sent down to the basement to find the problem.
Runtime:
15 min
6:15 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:15
Greta Ghàilleach/Funny Fins
Dave’s pet goldfish returns from the dead to wreak havoc.
Runtime:
15 min
6:30 PM
Na Speuran — 18:30
Episode 1
Astronaut Emily shares some interesting facts about the sun. Tha rudan inntinneach aig an Speuradair Emily ri innse dhuinn mun ghrèin.
Runtime:
5 min
6:35 PM
Hilda — 18:35
Bèist Eilean a' Choire
Tha Hilda ’son dearbhadh gur e lusan seach bàtaichean ‘s fheàrr leis an Dràgon. Hilda wants to prove that the Dragon prefers plants to boats.
Runtime:
25 min
7:00 PM
Gàrraidhean Mòra — 19:00
Episode 6
Mairi Rodgers explores Threave Garden near Castle Douglas. Tha Màiri Rodgers a’ gabhail cuairt tro Ghàrradh Threave faisg air Caisteal Dhùghlais.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 2 - 7
Learner Mirren Buchanan from Thurso chats to Joy in the studio, and Calum Maclean visits Ayrshire where he gets to know some powerful local inhabitants!
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
Suas gu Deas — 20:30
Episode 2
Tha’n fhèis Barralive a’ tilleadh, agus tha turas-mara inntinneach aig Ruairidh agus Peter. The Barralive music festival is back and Ruairidh and Peter have an eventful trip to sea.
Runtime:
35 min
9:05 PM
Cocain is na Klondykers — 21:05
Episode 1
Sreath aithriseach a’ sgrùdadh glacadh dhrogaichean cho mòr ’s a bha a-riamh ann an Alba. Documentary investigating one of the biggest drug seizures in Scottish history.
Runtime:
55 min
10:00 PM
Cùram — 22:00
Fad-bheatha | Lifelong Care
Tha sinn a’ coinneachadh ri Dòmhnall Iain MacIlleathain à Solas ann an Uibhist a Tuath, aig a bheil cerebral palsy. We meet Donald John Maclean from Sollas in North Uist who has cerebral palsy.
Runtime:
40 min
10:40 PM
Rurachd (Foraging) — 22:40
Rùrachd (Foraging)
Mary Ann Kennedy and Lucy Cooke forage at the shore for razor clams, kelp lasagne and carrageen dessert.
11:00 PM
Machair — 23:00
Episode 13
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime:
25 min
11:25 PM
Fraochy Bay — 23:25
Ceol nam muc-mara (Whale Tales)
Welcome to the colourful and unusual world of Fraochy Bay. Local lobster fishermen are cast away by a tall tale and a tuneful encounter.
Runtime:
5 min
11:30 PM
Alleluia! — 23:30
Episode 3
Sreath spioradail le laoidhean, sailm agus leughaidhean.
A series of spiritual music, reflections and readings.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Tuesday 26 May) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Gàrraidhean Mòra, SpeakGaelic , An 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 Alleluia!.
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.