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

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Fri 21 Aug

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

12:00 AM

Alba Today — 00:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 6 hr i Available on iPlayer

6:00 AM

Alba Today — 06:00

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 11 hr i Available on iPlayer

5:00 PM

Na Clangairean — 17:00

Togail Dhrochaidean

Tha Màidsear Clangair air bòrd ùr a chruthachadh - tha min dòchas g’ eil e làidir gu leòr. Màidsear. Clangair has created a new table, I hope it’s strong enough.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

5:10 PM

Losgannan | Froglets — 17:10

Co-là-breith | Birthday Party

On Alex's birthday, the Froglets lift off in a hot air balloon for a high-flying party!

Runtime: 10 min

5:20 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:20

Itean air an Rusladh

Tha ar caraidean a' lorg eun sònraichte. Preschool animation. Oona and Baba enlist Otto's 'owl skills' to help them find the White Egret.

Runtime: 10 min

5:30 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:30

A' Sireadh Bernie

Tha Oona a cluich ann an Coille na Ceilpe. Preschool animation. Oona and Silky are playing in the Kelp Forest, but things seem a bit strange there today.

Runtime: 5 min

5:35 PM

Peataichean/Pets — 17:35

Episode 3

Eilidh Cormack meets young pet owners who share how they care for, play and interact with their pets at home. In this episode, Eilidh is joined by another Eilidh and her pet rats Snowbell and Pebble.

Runtime: 5 min

5:40 PM

Abadas — 17:40

Put/Buoy

Join the Abadas for another 'abadobedee' adventure. This episode's word is 'buoy'. Who will be chosen to find today's exciting new word; Hari, Ela or Seren?

Runtime: 10 min

5:50 PM

Stòiridh — 17:50

Am Balach a bha ag Ithe Leabhraichean

Martainn Mac an t-Saoir a’ leughadh Am Balach a bha ag Ithe Leabhraichean. Martin MacIntyre reads Am Balach a bha ag Ithe Leabhraichean.

Runtime: 10 min

6:00 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royals Next Door — 18:00

Speuchlairean Rìoghail

Tha Stella ’son 's gum bi i a’ coimhead tapaidh – saoil an cuidich speuchlairean i? Stella wants to appear clever, will glasses help her?

Runtime: 10 min

6:10 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royals Next Door — 18:10

Samhna Rìoghail

Tha Oidhche Shamhna ann a-rithist ‘s tha Molaidh air bhioran gus am faigh i a-mach. It’s Halloween again, and Molaidh is really excited to go trick or treating.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

6:20 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 18:20

Clò Beag Chirsty Bella

Tha Chirsty Bella bheag ag iarraidh Clò Mòr Hearach a dhèanamh. Little Chirsty Bella wants to make Harris Tweed.

Runtime: 15 min

6:35 PM

Belle and Sebastian — 18:35

Fasgadh a' Bhogha Mhòir

Tha Sebastian gu math mì-thoilichte le planaichean Elaina. Sebastian is very unhappy with Elaina’s plans.

Runtime: 15 min

6:50 PM

Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:50

Farpais Choin | The Dog Show

The farmer is sure Bitzer has a good chance of winning the dog show. When things don't go to plan, the farmer comes up with an idea.

Runtime: 10 min

7:00 PM

An Là — 19:00

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: 25 min

7:25 PM

Abigail — 19:25

Lite

’S e Lite am bracaist as fheàrr le Abigail airson a thoirt air falbh. Ach chan eil càil sìmplidh mun dòigh a th’ aicese air a dhèanamh. Abigail’s takeaway breakfast is porridge.

Runtime: 10 min

7:35 PM

Machair — 19:35

Episode 13

Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap set on the Isle of Lewis.

Runtime: 25 min

8:00 PM

An Cuan Sgith (The Minch) — 20:00

Episode 2

Anne Lundon goes in search of stories and people connected to the famous stretch of sea, known as The Minch.

Runtime: 30 min

8:30 PM

Mas Fhior — 20:30

Mas Fhìor

Niall Iain Macdonald hosts a quiz show where two teams go head-to-head to win a cash prize. Niall Iain Dòmhnallach le farpais cheist ùr is dà sgioba a’ strì airson duais airgid.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

Peat & Diesel — 21:00

Hitch your wagon to a star

Beyond their wildest dreams, the band’s return to the road goes from strength to strength.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

Coin Trusaidh/Muster Dogs — 22:00

Episode 3

Confidence is high for the nine-month dog training assessment and the results are certainly surprising.

Runtime: 1 hr

11:00 PM

Tuath Cheòl le Ruairidh Gray — 23:00

Episode 2

Singer Ruairidh Gray visits the Grand Ole Opry and brings us musical highlights from legendary music series Tuath Cheòl.

Runtime: 1 hr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Friday 21 August) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Abigail, Machair, and An Cuan Sgith (The Minch). 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 Tuath Cheòl le Ruairidh Gray.

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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