BBC ALBA TV Guide & Listings (New Zealand 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 New Zealand timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Air an Oir/Runrig

Sealladh air Runrig agus de thug buaidh air an ceol, le cuirmean-ciuil ann an New York 's Estonia. Documentary looking at the roots of Runrig's musical influences.

Runtime: 55 min

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 5 hr i Available on iPlayer

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Runtime: 10 hr i Available on iPlayer

An Fhaochag agus a’ Mhuc-mhara

Tha faochag a’ faighinn cothrom a dhol air turas mòr, mìorbhailteach cuide ri muc-mhara. A snail gets the chance to go on an amazing journey, riding on the tail of a great whale.

Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

An Gruffalo

Lean turus na luchaig, a' choill nan cno. Le sionnach, is nathair 'san Gruffalo. Follow Mouse on his journey through the deep dark wood, then decide which of his friends is good.

Runtime: 35 min i Available on iPlayer

Bethany – An Dannsair Gaidhealach/The Highland Dancer

Young Bethany sets herself a daunting challenge - performing the notoriously difficult sword dance, at a major Highland dancing competition in Stornoway.

Runtime: 10 min

A-null ’s a-nall

Eun-Seinn

Tha Yana a’ faireachdainn mì-sheatlaigte ann an dùthaich ùr. Yana is feeling unsettled in a new country.

Runtime: 20 min

Tha Mamaidh fo Sgoth/Mum is Pouring Rain

Tha Sìne mì-thoilichte mu bhith fuireach còmhla ri Granaidh ach tha sin ag atharrachadh! Sìne is unhappy about staying with Granny, but that soon changes!

Runtime: 25 min

An Là

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: 5 min

A' Bhliadhna 2025

Innes Munro discusses a variety of stories from the past year with a panel of experts.

Runtime: 1 hr

Alleluia!

Episode 1

Streath ùr a’ tòiseachadh le laoidhean, sailm agus leughaidhean. Iain MacKinnon introduces a mix of hymns, psalms and readings, including a parable.

Runtime: 30 min

Faodail: Found Film

A’ sealltainn fhilmichean falaichte Innse Gall. Showcasing lost films of the Outer Hebrides.

Runtime: 1 hr

Geamannan nan Eilean 2025/Island Games 2025

Alasdair MacLennan and Allan MacLeod look back on team Western Isles’ efforts at the World Island Games which were held in Orkney this summer.

Runtime: 30 min

Eòrpa

Eorpa/European Current Affairs

Shona NicDhòmhnaill le sùil air ais air aithrisean Eòrpa bho 2025 Shona MacDonald takes a look back at Eòrpa's 2025 reports

Runtime: 1 hr

Eilean nan Dineasair

Revealing the variety and importance of Jurassic dinosaur finds on Skye. Beairteas làraich chudromach dìneasar na linne Jurassic san Eilean Sgitheanaich.

Runtime: 1 hr

Trail West aig Barrowland

A special concert to celebrate 15 years of Trail West. Featuring interviews with band members and highlights from their anniversary concert at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom.

Runtime: 1 hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Sunday 28 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Alleluia!, Faodail: Found Film, Geamannan nan Eilean 2025/Island Games 2025, and Eòrpa. 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 (13:00 your time) with Trail West aig Barrowland.

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