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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.

Times shown in the New Zealand timezone.

Tonight's highlights

7:00 PM Bus Ghlaschu/Glasgow Bus Deacon Blue's Lorraine MacIntosh knows the Glasgow bus well. Join the singer as she shares her connections to Donegal.
7:25 PM SpeakGaelic We meet Gaelic learner Caroline Quinn from Trinidad and Tobago, while Calum Maclean is in Portmahomack, Easter Ross, learning about his heritage.
8:00 PM 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.
8:15 PM Somhairle Spins After a tough start, Somhairle and Innes continue riding the Badger Divide, where they encounter mechanical issues, torrential rain, shortcuts, wrong turns and lost baggage!
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BBC ALBA Schedule — Today

6:25 PM

Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:25

Bulg Bulg
Tha na Bògaisean is na Gumbalan a’ fulang le biorgadh bodhaig an-diugh. The Gumbalan are suffering from boggle twitches today.
Runtime: 10 min
6:35 PM

The Deep/An Doimhne — 18:35

Uisgeachan Cunnartach
Tha Na Neachdan ann an Triantan Bhermuda – agus chan fhaigh iad às!! The Neachdan are in the Bermuda Triangle, and they can’t escape!
Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer
7:00 PM

Bus Ghlaschu/Glasgow Bus — 19:00

Episode 3
Deacon Blue's Lorraine MacIntosh knows the Glasgow bus well. Join the singer as she shares her connections to Donegal.
Runtime: 25 min
7:25 PM

SpeakGaelic — 19:25

SpeakGaelic: Series 1 - 4
We meet Gaelic learner Caroline Quinn from Trinidad and Tobago, while Calum Maclean is in Portmahomack, Easter Ross, learning about his heritage.
Runtime: 35 min
8:00 PM

An Là — 20:00

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: 15 min
8:15 PM

Somhairle Spins — 20:15

Badger Divide Pàirt 2
After a tough start, Somhairle and Innes continue riding the Badger Divide, where they encounter mechanical issues, torrential rain, shortcuts, wrong turns and lost baggage!
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
8:30 PM

An Clo Mor — 20:30

Fuaim an Airgid – The Sound of Cash
After years of unhappiness, mill worker Mairead finally walks out of her decades-long marriage and into the arms of the person she loves.
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 PM

Alba fon Talamh/Scotland Underground — 21:00

Episode 1
Calum starts his underground tour in the north west of Scotland, exploring the incredible cave networks of Applecross.
Runtime: 50 min
9:50 PM

Samhradh air Sàl — 21:50

Ruth Mackay talks about the formative role of fishing trips in her island upbringing.
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer
10:00 PM

Port — 22:00

Dublin/Baile Àtha Cliath
Series in which Julie Fowlis and Muireann NicAmhlaoibh investigate the music and culture of Scotland and Ireland. In this first episode, they visit Dublin.
Runtime: 30 min
10:30 PM

Fergie, The Ceilidh King — 22:30

Fergie, The Cèilidh King
A’ dèanamh luaidh air am fear-ciùil Fergie Dòmhnallach à Loch Abar a chaochail na bu thràithe am-bliadhna. A tribute to Lochaber musician Fergie MacDonald who died in 2024.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
11:30 PM

Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves — 23:30

Episode 1
Bracaistean falainn a th’ aig na seòid is Ruairidh le trioblaidean cridhe. The lads focus on healthy breakfasts after Roddy’s heart condition diagnosis.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Monday 04 May) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Bus Ghlaschu/Glasgow Bus, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Somhairle Spins. 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 (11:00 your time) with Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves.

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

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