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 21 July 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 — Tue 21 Jul
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 6:00 AM (6:00 AM UK Time )
6:00 AM
5:00 PM
Boban is Fuigheag — 17:00
An Teanta
Tha faileas air an teant’ a’ cur dragh air Fuigheag – ach dè a ga adhbharachadh? A shadow on the tent is worrying Fuigheag, but what is causing it?
Runtime:
5 min
5:05 PM
Dòtaman — 17:05
Sroinean
Dòtaman bho 1989 le Donnie is Rhoda le sròinean mar chuspair. A look back into the Dotaman archives from 1989, with Donnie and Rhoda exploring the topic of noses.
Runtime:
15 min
5:20 PM
Meaban and Moo — 17:20
Episode 1
Linda asks Meaban and Moo to find three rectangular items. Their hut is full of junk so the pair need to have a good rummage in order to find them!
Runtime:
5 min
5:25 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:25
An Camara/The Camera
Abney's got a camera and everybody does something fun with it! Soon, Neep gets a go too, and his photos are very special.
Runtime:
10 min
5:35 PM
Dan & Gran — 17:35
Frìdean Siùbhlach
Grandad's gnomes go missing and Stan's mystery deepens when he finds a tiny human handprint!
Runtime:
15 min
5:50 PM
Stòiridh — 17:50
Stòiridh - Harriet an Nighean as Làidire san t-Saoghal
Ellen NicDhòmhnaill a’ leughadh Harriet an Nighean as Làidire san t-Saoghal. Ellen MacDonald reads Harriet an Nighean as Làidire san t-Saoghal.
Runtime:
10 min
6:00 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:00
Na Coin Chaola/The Whippets
Dave discovers that his body is a musical instrument and is asked to replace a band member in his favourite group, The Whippets.
Runtime:
15 min
6:15 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:15
Na Bana-bhuidsich/Grimsby Fairy Tale
Grimsby is putting on its annual community play and Anna wants the role of princess. Cast as a witch instead, the Spuds set out to prove that witches can have happy endings, too.
Runtime:
15 min
6:30 PM
Stri — 18:30
Strì
The CBBC ALBA presenters love a good challenge but who will emerge victorious as Mhairi joins them?
6:35 PM
Mystique no 375 — 18:35
Kriselle, aged 10, lives and works in a theatre with her dad, Mackie. When stage star Frangipane hits town, the scene is set for chaos - can they become friends?
6:50 PM
A’ Chùil — 18:50
Episode 2
Tha Choirstaidh a’ toirt sùil air an obair aig Hilma Af Klint. Choirstaidh takes a look at Hilma Af Klint and her work.
7:00 PM
Saor no Daor — 19:00
Inbhir Nis
Christy and Zach go head-to-head to organise the perfect day out for each other in Inverness. Tha Zach agus Christy a’ farpais airson latha air leth a phlanadh ann an Inbhir Nis.
Runtime:
20 min
7:20 PM
Abigail — 19:20
Tost Frangach
Tha Abigail a’ toirt thugainn biadh blasta airson brunch, Tost Frangach. Abigail looks at a tasty addition to your brunch options - french toast.
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 2 - 2
We meet learner Andrew Gourlay from Fife, and Calum Maclean is in Perthshire to explore the myths connected to one of Britain’s oldest trees.
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
Garradh Phadruig — 20:30
Episode 4
Summer has arrived and Peter finally gets to work on his front garden. Tha’n samhradh air tighinn is tha Pàdruig a’sealltainn ri gàrradh aghaidh an taighe.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales — 21:00
Episode 3
Kate visits Rubha an Dùnain in the company of Coinneach Maclean, where she learns a little about Viking history.
Runtime:
45 min
9:45 PM
Rudan Beaga Bòidheach/Life’s Little Things — 21:45
INNTINN | MIND
Tha Niamh agus Kait a’ feuchainn air furachas, nam measg bùth-obrach mandala. Niamh and Kait try out mindfulness, including a mandala workshop.
10:00 PM
Trusadh — 22:00
Clann a’ Mhansa An La An-De/Children of the Manse
Tha Cathy Nicdhòmhnaill a’ bruidhinn ri clann a’ mhansa. Cathy Macdonald talks to children of the manse.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:00 PM
Machair — 23:00
Episode 8
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime:
25 min
11:25 PM
Fraochy Bay — 23:25
Craoladh Curamach (Radio Renewables)
Welcome to a miniature metropolis somewhere off the fringes of the map. Fraochy Bay FM and WebTV search for some environmental friends.
Runtime:
5 min
11:30 PM
Alleluia! — 23:30
Episode 1
Prògram spioradail le laoidhean, sailm agus leughaidhean. Iain MacKinnon presents with a mix of hymns, psalms and readings from Coats in Paisley.
Runtime:
30 min
12:00 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Tuesday 21 July) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Saor no Daor, Abigail, SpeakGaelic , and An Là. 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.