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 23 October 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Fri 23 Oct

12:00 AM

Alba Today — 00:00

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.
5:00 PM

Na Clangairean — 17:00

Tubaist Mhòr na Circe
Tha Meanbh is Beag ’son rudan a cheartachadh an dèidh dhaibh tubaist adbharachadh. Meanbh and Beag want to correct things after they cause an accident.
Runtime: 15 min
5:15 PM

Losgannan | Froglets — 17:15

Ealain | Artists
The Froglets use shoelaces to create a maze game - can they inch their way through it?
Runtime: 5 min
5:20 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:20

Tuil air a' Chreag
Tha tuil ann am faiche nam buthaidean. Oona and Baba go on a sleepover with May after their burrow is flooded.
Runtime: 10 min
5:30 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:30

Cadal-oidhch' Tron Là
Tha Oona 's Baba dol air ceilidh-cadail. Oona and Baba plan a sleepover with the Hoots - but the Hoots sleep during the day!
Runtime: 5 min
5:35 PM

Peataichean/Pets — 17:35

Episode 12
Eilidh Cormack meets young pet owners who show, tell and share how they care for, play and interact with their pets at home. Eilidh is joined by Leo and Dara and their cat Bòtannan.
Runtime: 5 min
5:40 PM

Abadas — 17:40

Map
Hari goes in search of a map and explores the area. But will he be able to find out what a map looks like and what it does?
Runtime: 15 min
5:55 PM

Stòiridh — 17:55

Edie
Catriona MacPhee reads Edie, written and illustrated by Sophy Henn and translated into Gaelic by Morag Stewart.
Runtime: 5 min
6:00 PM

Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail — 18:00

CBBC @ a' Mhod 5/5
Bekah agus Zach le taghadh bho Mhòd na bliadhna sa. Bekah and Zach with highlights from this year’s Glasgow Mod.
Runtime: 15 min
6:15 PM

Triuir aig Tri — 18:15

Episode 4
When a new boy arrives on the island, Della, Lou and Marco are quick to work out that he’s a nasty piece of work.
Runtime: 20 min
6:35 PM

Hilda — 18:35

Parèid nan Eun
Tha Hilda a’ coinneachadh ri caraid ùr – fitheach a tha air a chuimhne a chall. Hilda meets a new friend - a raven who has lost his memory.
Runtime: 25 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

Briosgaidean Seasaman Tahini
Tha Abigail a' dèanamh Briosgaidean Seasaman Tahini, glè, glè bhlasta. Abigail makes tasty tahini sesame cookies.
7:30 PM

Fonn mo Bheatha — 19:30

Margaret Stewart
Ceòl agus còmhradh le Cathy Ann Nic a Phi còmhla ri Maighread Stiùbhart. Music and chat presented by Cathy Ann MacPhee with guest Margaret Stewart.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Gàrraidhean Mòra na h-Alba — 20:00

Episode 5
Murdo Macdonald explores the autumn colours at Dawyck Botanic Garden. Murchadh Dòmhnallach a’coimhead dathan an fhoghair ann an Gàrradh Luibheanach Dawyck.
Runtime: 30 min
8:30 PM

Cidsin Granaidh Chalanais — 20:30

Episode 1
Gregor takes on grannie’s recipe for rhubarb and orange jam, using his own home-grown rhubarb.
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 PM

Julie Fleeting — 21:00

The story of Julie Fleeting, one of the pioneering football players in the women's game.
Runtime: 1 hr 15 min
10:15 PM

Belladrum — 22:15

Toby Lee
Toby Lee, gaisgeach air a’ ghiotàr, air Àrd-Ùrlar Hot House aig Belladrum 2025. Guitar sensation Toby Lee on the Hot House Stage at Belladrum 2025.
Runtime: 45 min i Available on iPlayer
11:00 PM

Trail West is Caraidean aig Barrowland — 23:00

Trail West, Beinn Lee is Ruairidh Gray aig Na Barrowlands. Featuring Trail West, Beinn Lee and Ruairidh Gray at The Barrowlands.
Runtime: 1 hr

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Friday 23 October) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Abigail, Fonn mo Bheatha, and Gàrraidhean Mòra na h-Alba . 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 Trail West is Caraidean aig Barrowland.

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

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