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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 today in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Tonight's highlights

Òran Na Mnà Am prògram mu dheireadh tro cuairt-beatha nam ban. Concluding the series exploring themes of Gaelic poetry and songs of women in Scotland.
An Taghadh Anna Macleod chairs a special debate ahead of the Scottish elections in May. Anna is joined in the studio by four guests who will offer their views and opinions on the issues that matter most.
Immigration Tracks From Canada's eastern province of Cape Breton, Anne MacAlpine journeys to Toronto, Ontario. Finding a home away from home, she visits Baile nan Gàidheal.
Seirm Mary Ann Kennedy presents a music show from Celtic Connections 2026, featuring Mary Frances, Heidi Talbot, Boubacar Samaké, Maggie MacInnes and Michael McGovern.
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BBC ALBA Schedule — Today

Alba Today — 00:00

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
Runtime: 6 hr i Available on iPlayer

Alba Today — 06:00

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
Runtime: 10 hr i Available on iPlayer

AH-AH/No-No — 16:00

Manas, A’ Chrubag Fhoirfe
Tha AH-AH farmadach an-diugh oir tha e den bheachd nach eil ùine aig MacÌomhair air a shon. AH-AH is jealous today as he thinks MacÌomhair has no time for him.
Runtime: 10 min

Oscar & Ealasaid — 16:10

Na Seilleanan/The Bees
Ernest is grumbling. His bees are producing bitter, inedible honey. However, Célestine is delighted as Mrs Tulip’s flowers have never been so lovely!
Runtime: 15 min

Pip is Posy — 16:25

Cùm no Caith?
Tha dèideagan Pip rin sgioblachadh ‘s tha Posy ’son taic a thoirt dha. Pip’s toys need to be sorted and Posy wants to help out.
Runtime: 5 min

Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 16:30

Nìp agus an Dràgon/Neep and the Dragon
Abney and Teal construct a dragon. Neep puts on a brave face, but he isn't really sure he wants to share the island with such a scary monster!
Runtime: 15 min

Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 16:45

Dathan/Colour
Brush is having her forest house painted in a more fashionable colour, unlike the dull brown of Fox and Hare's den.
Runtime: 15 min

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 17:00

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras
Tha oidhche spà dol a bhith ann ’s tha Bhànrigh ’son sealltainn cho math ’s a tha spà. A spa night is going to take place and the Queen wants to show how it is a fantastic experience.
Runtime: 10 min

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 17:10

Buannaiche na Duais Rìoghail
Tha Mrs Kaufmann a' buinnig duais ach chan eil fhios cò a thabhainn i. Mrs Kaufmann wins a prize, but no-one knows who donated it!
Runtime: 10 min

Uaine — 17:20

Recycling
Calum visits Polmadie Recycling Centre to find out what happens to the green bin waste in Glasgow City.
Runtime: 10 min

Clann Na Cruinne — 17:30

Adrian: Teanas-bùird - Sin Mo Bheatha-sa
Tha Adrian ag ràdh ri fear na bùtha-spòrs gur e Timo Boll an gaisgeach teanas-bùird aige. Adrian tells the local sports shop owner that Timo Boll is his table-tennis hero.
Runtime: 15 min

An Là — 17:45

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

Cruit Phadruig — 18:00

Episode 4
Peter starts planting on the croft and goes to look at some unique sheep. Tha Pàdruig a’ cur buntàta agus a’ dol a shealltainn air caoraich gu math sònraichte.
Runtime: 30 min

Prosbaig — 18:30

Episode 8
Donald Morrison looks back at some of the stories from the BBC Gaelic current affairs series, including the 51st Highland Division remembered at a special service in Uist.
Runtime: 30 min

Òran Na Mnà — 19:00

Episode 8
Am prògram mu dheireadh tro cuairt-beatha nam ban. Concluding the series exploring themes of Gaelic poetry and songs of women in Scotland.
Runtime: 30 min

An Taghadh — 19:30

2026: An Deasbad
Anna Macleod chairs a special debate ahead of the Scottish elections in May. Anna is joined in the studio by four guests who will offer their views and opinions on the issues that matter most.
Runtime: 1 hr

Immigration Tracks — 20:30

Episode 1
From Canada's eastern province of Cape Breton, Anne MacAlpine journeys to Toronto, Ontario. Finding a home away from home, she visits Baile nan Gàidheal.
Runtime: 30 min

Seirm — 21:00

Episode 4
Mary Ann Kennedy presents a music show from Celtic Connections 2026, featuring Mary Frances, Heidi Talbot, Boubacar Samaké, Maggie MacInnes and Michael McGovern.
Runtime: 1 hr

Fàsach na h-Eòrpa/Europe’s Wilderness — 22:00

Capercaillie/An Capall-coille
The capercaillie’s story begins in the far north as biologists capture wild animals in central Sweden to take to Germany’s Niederlausitz Natural Park.
Runtime: 55 min

Binneas - Na Trads — 22:55

Episode 4
Featuring performances from the acclaimed Gary Sutherland Ceilidh Band, recorded at the Trad Awards 2021. With Gary and his first class band performing a lively set of jigs.
Runtime: 5 min

World Pipe Band Championships — 23:00

Episode 2
Tha Catrìona NicNèill aig Farpais Chòmhlan Pìoba na Cruinne 2025. Carrie MacNeil presents Grade One performances from the 2025 World Pipe Band Championships.
Runtime: 1 hr 35 min
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Tomorrow on BBC ALBA — 5 April 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 04 April) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Òran Na Mnà , An Taghadh, Immigration Tracks, and Seirm. Check the full schedule for more details.

How can I watch BBC ALBA live?

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When does programming end on BBC ALBA today?

Today's programming on BBC ALBA ends at 00:35 (00:35 your time) with World Pipe Band Championships.

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

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