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 02 August 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Sun 02 Aug

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

12:00 AM

Na Sgiobairean mu Dheireadh/The Last Captains — 00:00

Gèiltean a’ tionndadh seusan a’ ghiomaich gu cath garbh aig muir. Gale-force winds turn lobster season into a brutal battle at sea.

Runtime: 45 min

12:45 AM

Samhradh air Sàl — 00:45

Samhradh air Sal

Finlay Macleod goes fishing with Angus Mackay and discusses both the beauty and danger of the sea.

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

1:00 AM

Alba Today — 01:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 5 hr i Available on iPlayer

6:00 AM

Alba Today — 06:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 10 hr i Available on iPlayer

4:00 PM

Geamaichean a' Cho-fhlaitheis Glaschu 2026/Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 — 16:00

Day Ten Coverage

Live sporting action and highlights from Glasgow 2026. Presented by Derek ‘Pluto’ Murray and BBC ALBA’s commentary team.

Runtime: 2 hr

6:00 PM

Rudan Beaga Bòidheach/Life’s Little Things — 18:00

UISGE | WATER

Tha e cudromach dha Niamh a bhith a’ faighinn ùine air falbh bhon sgrìon airson tlachd fhaighinn às na rudan beaga na beatha. Niamh tries out coasteering.

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

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

Somhairle Spins — 18:30

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!

Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

6:55 PM

Binneas - Na Trads — 18:55

Episode 3

Concert set performed by Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd and Hadhirgaan.

Runtime: 5 min

7:00 PM

Slighe Naoimh Cuithbeirt/St Cuthbert's Way — 19:00

Episode 5

Iagan MacNèill a’leantail Slighe Naoimh Chuithbeirt a Monadh Weetwood gu Lindisfarne. Iagan MacNeil explores the St Cuthbert’s Way, from Weetwood Moor to Lindisfarne.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

Alleluia! — 19:30

Episode 3

Prògram spioradail le laoidhean, sailm agus leughaidhean. Amongst the singers performing are Emma MacLeod, Hamish Scott, and Rona MacLeod with Duncan MacLeod.

Runtime: 30 min

8:00 PM

DR NZ — 20:00

Dr Euan MacDonald moves to Rotorua in New Zealand to work in the city’s hospital. An Dr. Euan Dòmhnallach a' dol gu Sealann Nuadh, a dh' obair san ospadal ann an Rotorua.

Runtime: 1 hr

9:00 PM

Geamaichean a' Cho-fhlaitheis Glaschu 2026/Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2026 — 21:00

Closing Ceremony

Live coverage of the closing ceremony at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. This programme will be available on BBC ALBA iPlayer only from 2200.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

Belladrum — 22:00

Episode 3

Disathairne aig Belladrum 2026, leis a’ chuid as fheàrr bhon latha mu dheireadh dhen fhèis. Saturday at Belladrum featuring the best performances from the final day of the festival.

Runtime: 2 hr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Sunday 02 August) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Binneas - Na Trads, Slighe Naoimh Cuithbeirt/St Cuthbert's Way , Alleluia!, and DR NZ. 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 Belladrum.

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.

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