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 21 June 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Sun 21 Jun

12:30 AM

Belladrum — 00:30

Paul Heaton le aoigh Rianne Downey a’ toirt a’ chiad oidhche gu ceann aig Belladrum 2025. Paul Heaton and guest Rianne Downey bring the first night to a close at Belladrum 2025.
Runtime: 30 min
1:00 AM

Alba Today — 01:00

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
6:00 AM

Alba Today — 06:00

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
4:00 PM

Losgannan | Froglets — 16:00

Spùinneadairean | Pirates
The Froglets explore Lilly's desk and then set sail on a daring pirate quest for treasure.
Runtime: 5 min
4:05 PM

Na Clangairean — 16:05

An Deagh Bheachd aig Meanbh
Tha deagh bheachd aig Meanbh an-diugh 'son Mamaidh a chuideachadh. Tiny has a great idea today to help Mother.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
4:20 PM

Na Clangairean — 16:20

Na Ròsan Rionnaig
Much is happening today, and Tiny and Small are getting rewarded for their patience and quick thinking.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
4:35 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 16:35

Ach a' Ghealach Fhaicinn
Tha Oona airson a' ghealach mhòr fhaicinn. Preschool animation. There is to be a super-moon and Oona is determined that she will stay awake to see it.
Runtime: 5 min
4:40 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 16:40

An t-Slige Dheàrrsach
Tha Baba a' lorg slige dheàrrsach. Preschool animation. Baba finds a very shiny shell which unfortunately attracts the attention of the seagulls.
Runtime: 10 min
4:50 PM

Bing — 16:50

Cà Bheil Flop?
Tha Bing troimhe chèile nuair a thèid Flop dhan bhùth, ga fhàgail cuide ri Sula 's Amma. Bing gets upset when Flop goes to the shop, leaving him at home with Sula and Amma.
Runtime: 5 min
4:55 PM

Bing — 16:55

Bogsa-lòin
Tha ùpraid ann nuair thig bogsaichean-lòin Bing 's Pando am measg a chèile. There is some confusion when Bing and Pando's lunchboxes are mixed up.
Runtime: 10 min
5:05 PM

Peicein/Petit — 17:05

Nì mise na riaghailtean a-nis/I’m making the rules now!
Roman's parents are travelling, and they leave 'our favourite aunt', the young and laid-back Roman's mom's sister, in charge. The kids finally experience a house without rules.
Runtime: 10 min
5:15 PM

An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 17:15

Trioblaid Bheag Bhìodach/Tiny Problem
The Spuds have planned a trip to the seaside for Anna’s birthday, but when Dave’s party food shrinks them, they must adapt and find a way for the outing to still go ahead.
Runtime: 10 min
5:25 PM

An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 17:25

Granaidh-dealain/Electrogran
When Gran gets struck by lightning and charged with electrical powers, Dave must run her down like a battery before she causes too much mischief.
Runtime: 15 min
5:40 PM

Hilda — 17:40

Na Gillean Nollaig
Tha Hilda a’ reic brot sa mhargaidh is tha i a' coinneachadh ri daoine beaga èibhinn. Hilda sells soup in the market and meets funny little characters.
Runtime: 20 min
6:00 PM

An Sgoil — 18:00

Episode 2
Là Sàbhailteachd Rathaid agus Là Sàbhailteachd Teine an-diugh aig Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche. Road and Fire Safety Day at Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche.
Runtime: 15 min
6:15 PM

An Là — 18:15

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
6:30 PM

Seachd Là — 18:30

Naidheachdan ionadail, nàiseanta is eadar-nàiseanta gach seachdainn le sgioba-naidheachd BBC ALBA. Local, national and international news from BBC ALBA.
Runtime: 1 hr
7:30 PM

Alleluia! — 19:30

Episode 1
Iain MacKinnon reads excerpts from Gliocas bhon Bhioball by Donald Saunders, and Mairi MacInnes narrates from The Mother’s Catechism.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits — 20:00

Episode 1
Heather Dewar visits Tobermory where she draws a colour portrait of Ciorstag Wilson. Fraoch Nic an Deòir an Tobarmhoire a’dèanamh dealbh dathte de Chiorstag NicUilleim.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
8:30 PM

Suas gu Deas — 20:30

Episode 5
Se latha geamaichean Uibhist a Deas a th’ann agus tha farpais iasgaich ann am Barraigh. A fishing competition is held in Barra, while Highland dancers compete at the South Uist games.
Runtime: 35 min
9:05 PM

An Cogadh Fuar: Cold War Stories — 21:05

Episode 1
Stories of how the Cold War impacted the lives of ordinary people. Sgeulachdan mu mar a thug an Cogadh Fuar buaidh air beatha dhaoine àbhaisteach.
Runtime: 45 min
9:50 PM

Binneas - Na Trads — 21:50

Episode 6
Binneas Na Trads. The Poozies, clàraichte aig Duaisean nan Trads, 2025. Featuring The Poozies, recorded at the Trad Awards in 2025.
Runtime: 10 min
10:00 PM

Seirm — 22:00

Episode 4
Ceòl dùthchasach agus traidiseanta air a lìbhrigeadh le Màiri Anna NicUalraig. Traditional music show presented by Mary Ann Kennedy. Appearances by Leyla McCalla, Dlù and Stundom.
Runtime: 1 hr
11:00 PM

Luchd-Brathaidh Cogaidh | Spies of War — 23:00

An Neach-Brathaidh A Ghlèidh An Saoghal
1962: The world holds its breath as nuclear war looms during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Discover how Oleg Penkovsky betrayed the USSR - and helped avert World War III.
Runtime: 1 hr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Sunday 21 June) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Alleluia!, Dealbhan Fraoich/Heather's Portraits, Suas gu Deas, and An Cogadh Fuar: Cold War Stories . 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 Luchd-Brathaidh Cogaidh | Spies of War.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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