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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 on Saturday 05 September 2026 in the New Zealand timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Sat 05 Sep

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: 10 hr i Available on iPlayer
4:00 PM

Camanachd air BBC ALBA/Shinty on BBC ALBA — 16:00

Valerie Fraser - Kinlochshiel v Badenoch
Kinlochshiel face Badenoch in shinty's Valerie Fraser Cup final.
Runtime: 2 hr 10 min
6:10 PM

Rurachd (Foraging) — 18:10

Rùrachd (Foraging)
Mary Ann celebrates the rose and cherry - and how taste and aroma count as much as appearance in their petals and fruit.
Runtime: 20 min
6:30 PM

An Là — 18:30

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
6:45 PM

Deise-L — 18:45

Mhairi
Kate creates a fun, new look for Mhairi. Tha Ceit a’ cruthachadh coltas spòrsail do Mhairi.
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
7:00 PM

Mas Fhior — 19:00

Mas Fhìor
Niall Iain Macdonald hosts a quiz show where two teams go head-to-head to win a cash prize. Niall Iain Dòmhnallach le farpais cheist ùr is dà sgioba a’ strì airson duais airgid.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Mas Fhior — 19:30

Mas Fhìor
Niall Iain Macdonald hosts a quiz show where two teams go head-to-head to win a cash prize. Niall Iain Dòmhnallach le farpais cheist ùr is dà sgioba a’ strì airson duais airgid.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Lios Mhàiri/Mairi’s Hebridean Garden — 20:00

Episode 3
Mairi makes collars for her brassicas using materials she has to hand and visits two experienced island gardeners.
Runtime: 30 min
8:30 PM

Rùm Gu Rùm, Le Erica — 20:30

Episode 5
Tha Erica Mhoireasdan a’ dol air turas dealbhachaidh chruthachail tron Ghàidhealtachd ‘s na h-Eileanan. Erica Morrison goes on a creative design adventure through Scotland.
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 PM

Seirm — 21:00

Episode 3
Màiri Anna NicUalraig a’ lìbhrigeadh prògram le ceòl traidiseanta agus freumhach bho Celtic Connections. Mary Ann Kennedy presents a show with traditional and roots music from Celtic Connections.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Conaltradh Creutairean/Wild Talk — 22:00

Episode 2
Mar a tha beathaichean a’ conaltradh a’ cleachdadh comharran lèirsinneach. How animals communicate using visual signals.
Runtime: 50 min
10:50 PM

Tatù Rìoghail Dhùn Èideann/Edinburgh Military Tattoo — 22:50

2022
Carrie NicNèill a’ toirt thugainn Tatù Rìoghail Armailteach Dhùn Èideann. Carrie MacNeil celebrates the return of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
Runtime: 1 hr 30 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 05 September) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Mas Fhior, Lios Mhàiri/Mairi’s Hebridean Garden, Rùm Gu Rùm, Le Erica, and Seirm. 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 00:20 (11:20 your time) with Tatù Rìoghail Dhùn Èideann/Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

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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