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 on Wednesday 17 June 2026 in the New Zealand timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Wed 17 Jun

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The first program is at 6:00 AM (6:00 AM UK Time )

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

Dan & Gran — 17:00

Siuthad! Toinn is Gluais!

Stan and Gran must quickly discover where all the worms came from! Feumaidh Dan is Gran co-dhùnadh gu luath, cò às a thàinig na tha seo de bhoiteagan!

Runtime: 15 min

5:15 PM

Beathaichean a’ Bocadaich — 17:15

Damhan-allaidh agus muc-mhara/Spider and whale

Tha Sophie agus a caraidean a’ bocadaich coltach ri damhan-allaidh agus muc-mhara. Sophie and her friends dance like a spider and a whale.

Runtime: 5 min

5:20 PM

Losgannan | Froglets — 17:20

Spùinneadairean | Pirates

The Froglets explore Lilly's desk and then set sail on a daring pirate quest for treasure.

Runtime: 10 min

5:30 PM

Na Clangairean — 17:30

An Deagh Bheachd aig Meanbh

Tha deagh bheachd aig Meanbh an-diugh 'son Mamaidh a chuideachadh. Tiny has a great idea today to help Mother.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

5:40 PM

Na Clangairean — 17:40

Na Ròsan Rionnaig

Much is happening today, and Tiny and Small are getting rewarded for their patience and quick thinking.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

5:50 PM

Stòiridh — 17:50

Beathaichean na Hòro-gheallaidh

Ellen NicDhòmhnaill a’ leughadh Beathaichean na Hòro-gheallaidh. Ellen MacDonald reads Beathaichean na Hòro-gheallaidh.

Runtime: 10 min

6:00 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 18:00

Aonghas - Miann na Mara/Aonghas - A Wish for the Waves

A poetic short documentary following Aonghas, a young boy who roams the seashore in search of sea creatures.

Runtime: 15 min

6:15 PM

Belle and Sebastian — 18:15

Rùn-dìomhair Angelina

Chan eil beathaichean ceadaicht’ san fharpais teaghlaich, ‘s chan eil Sebastian toilichte mun seo. Animals aren't allowed to take part in the family contest.

Runtime: 15 min

6:30 PM

Cuach na Cloinne 2026 — 18:30

Coverage of the national final of Cuach na Cloinne, with football teams from across the country taking part.

Runtime: 15 min

6:45 PM

An Sgoil — 18:45

Episode 2

Là Sàbhailteachd Rathaid agus Là Sàbhailteachd Teine an-diugh aig Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche. Road and Fire Safety Day at Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche.

Runtime: 15 min

7:00 PM

Eilean Mo Ghaoil (From Lewis with Love) — 19:00

Episode 1

Peigi Ann and Martin have a few challenges to overcome in planning their wedding, it’s planting season on Bragar machair, and the most prized tractors are on display in Ness.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

SpeakGaelic — 19:30

SpeakGaelic: Series 3 - 10

Melvin Oosterhuis from the Netherlands is Joy’s guest in the studio, and Calum Maclean visits a place of worship in a magnificent building in Glasgow’s west end.

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

Port Steòrnabhaigh — 20:30

Episode 5

We see the final preparations for the arrival of the first cruise ship at the Deep Water Terminal.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

Patagonia — 21:00

Episode 1

Keith MacDonald returns to South America where he lived a decade ago. Tha Keith Dòmhnallach a’ tilleadh a dh’Ameiriga a Deas far an robh e a’ fuireach o chionn deich bliadhna.

Runtime: 45 min

9:45 PM

Rurachd (Foraging) — 21:45

Episode 5

Mary Ann celebrates the rose and cherry - and how taste and aroma count as much as appearance in their petals and fruit.

Runtime: 15 min

10:00 PM

Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 22:00

Dàna (Behind the Scenes)

Presenter Coinneach MacFhraing and director Hamish MacLeod spill the tea on all things Dàna.

Runtime: 30 min

10:30 PM

Luchd-Brathaidh Cogaidh | Spies of War — 22:30

An Saighdear Nach Robh Riamh Ann/The Soldier Who Never Was

Mealladh Breatannach a chuidich leis an ionnsaigh air Sicily ann an 1943. How a darkly humorous British ruse helped the 1943 landing in Sicily.

Runtime: 1 hr

11:30 PM

Port — 23:30

Siorrachd Rois/Ross-shire

Music documentary in which Julie Fowlis and Muireann NicAmhlaoibh explore shared musical roots in Ross-shire.

Runtime: 30 min

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 17 June) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Eilean Mo Ghaoil (From Lewis with Love), SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Port Steòrnabhaigh. 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 06:00 (17:00 your time) with Alba Today.

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

All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.

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