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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Tonight's highlights

7:00 PM Turas a Bhradain Iasgach a' bhradain air cuid de na h-aibhnichean is àlluinne an Alba - cuide ri Neen NicAoidh. An odyssey through Scotland's fishing rivers with Neen MacKay.

7:30 PM SpeakGaelic Learner Maria Robertson from Aberdeen chats to Joy in the studio, and Calum Maclean dons his dancing shoes as he tries out Bhangra dancing in Edinburgh.

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.

8:30 PM Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales Kate Macleod, The Hebridean Mermaid, takes us on a journey to some of the hidden gems of the Hebrides.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Today

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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

Boban is Fuigheag — 17:00

An Leabaidh

Tha Boban deis ’son a leabaidh ach chan e sin do dh'Fhuigheag! Boban is ready for his bed but the same cannot be said for Fuigheag!

Runtime: 10 min

5:10 PM

Dòtaman — 17:10

Laithean Saora

Dòtaman goes on holiday in this colourful classic from the archives. Join Donnie and Rhoda as they dress up, sing and share a story on the topic of holidays.

Runtime: 10 min

5:20 PM

Meaban and Moo — 17:20

Episode 1

Linda visits Meaban and Moo with a challenge. Today, they must find items to keep them warm.

Runtime: 5 min

5:25 PM

Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:25

Steigte/Stuck

Abney is decorating the trees and Teal has found an old tyre to do tricks with.

Runtime: 15 min

5:40 PM

Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean — 17:40

Tuaineal Siocamor

Tha Daolag Bhreac is Seillean tuathal leis na rinn iad de thoinneamh. Daolag Bhreac and Seillean are dizzy after the amount of spinning they’ve done.

Runtime: 5 min

5:45 PM

Dan & Gran — 17:45

Sgudal ri Teicheadh

Stan and Gran are enjoying a beach clean, but the rubbish seems to have a mind of its own! When a yogurt pot goes walkabout, Stan spies a mystery!

Runtime: 10 min

5:55 PM

Stòiridh — 17:55

Siorcaidh NicSiorc agus a’ Chrùbag Bheag Bhìodach

Eoghan Dòmhnallach a’ leughadh Siorcaidh NicSiorc agus a’ Chrùbag Bheag Bhìodach. Eoghan MacDonald reads Siorcaidh NicSiorc agus a’ Chrùbag Bheag Bhìodach.

Runtime: 5 min

6:00 PM

An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:00

Na Lethbhreacan/Twinfestation

Following an incident with the school photocopier, Dave must round up a horde of photocopied baby Spud twins.

Runtime: 15 min

6:15 PM

An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:15

Ionmhas Falaichte/Treasure Hunt

Dave uses a magnet to search for treasure, but ends up attracting all of the town’s metal - and not just the small stuff.

Runtime: 15 min

6:30 PM

Stri — 18:30

Strì

The CBBC ALBA presenters love a good challenge but who will emerge victorious as Mhairi joins them?

Runtime: 5 min i Available on iPlayer

6:35 PM

Billy Burach — 18:35

Billy Burach

Young piper Billy is loud, chaotic, and totally out of sync with his family band. Kicked out just before the village show, Billy’s ready to give up...

Runtime: 15 min

6:50 PM

A’ Chùil — 18:50

Episode 11

Tha Choirstaidh a’ toirt sùil air neach-ealain a thug buaidh oirre, an turas seo Frida Kahlo. Choirstaidh takes a look at an artist that inspires her - this time it's Frida Kahlo.

Runtime: 10 min

7:00 PM

Turas a Bhradain — 19:00

The Tay

Iasgach a' bhradain air cuid de na h-aibhnichean is àlluinne an Alba - cuide ri Neen NicAoidh. An odyssey through Scotland's fishing rivers with Neen MacKay.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

7:30 PM

SpeakGaelic — 19:30

SpeakGaelic: Series 2 - 10

Learner Maria Robertson from Aberdeen chats to Joy in the studio, and Calum Maclean dons his dancing shoes as he tries out Bhangra dancing in Edinburgh.

Runtime: 30 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: 30 min

8:30 PM

Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales — 20:30

Episode 1

Kate Macleod, The Hebridean Mermaid, takes us on a journey to some of the hidden gems of the Hebrides.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

Duncan Mackenzie | Dìleab nam Beann — 21:00

An dlùth dhàimh eadar stàcair & eòlaiche eachdraidh-ionadail agus tìr a shinnsearan. The story of Duncan Mackenzie's passion for the landscape of north west Scotland.

Runtime: 1 hr

10:00 PM

Trusadh — 22:00

Talasgair – Tìr nan Gaisgeach/Talisker – Land for Heroes

How hundreds of people were affected by the North Talisker resettlement more than 100 years ago.

Runtime: 1 hr

11:00 PM

Machair — 23:00

Episode 4

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

Runtime: 25 min

11:25 PM

Fraochy Bay — 23:25

Cuairt Carach/Time Travel

Torcuil the poet and a teapot cause Peter the inventor to set off on a strange, paradox-filled journey.

Runtime: 5 min

11:30 PM

Alleluia! — 23:30

Episode 1

Iain MacKinnon reads excerpts from Gliocas bhon Bhioball by Donald Saunders, and Mairi MacInnes narrates from The Mother’s Catechism.

Runtime: 30 min

Next Day →

Coming up tomorrow

Tomorrow on BBC ALBA — 23 September 2026

12:00 AM

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
6:00 AM

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
5:00 PM

Dan & Gran

Stan and Gran are enjoying a beach clean, but the rubbish seems to have a mind of its own! When a yogurt pot goes walkabout, Stan spies a mystery!
5:15 PM

Losgannan | Froglets

Ziff, Pipp and Button get creative with empty toilet rolls and turn into Froggie robots!
5:20 PM

Na Clangairean

Tha sìol bho chraobh gu math sònraicht’ air tuiteam às na speuran. Ach de th’ ann? Seed from a very special tree has fallen from the sky. But what is it?
5:30 PM

Na Clangairean

Tha Màidsear air a bheò ghlacadh leis an tunail annasach a tha 'd air lorg. Major is fascinated with the curious tunnel they’ve discovered.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 22 September) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Turas a Bhradain, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales. 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 Alleluia!.

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