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 Tuesday 08 September 2026 in the New Zealand timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
Times shown in the New Zealand timezone.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Tue 08 Sep
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
5:00 PM
Boban is Fuigheag — 17:00
Siabaileag
Tha Boban is Fuigheag a’ cluich siabaileag – ach tha e coimhead rudeigin cugallach! Boban and Fuigheag play see-saw, but it looks a little wobbly!
Runtime:
10 min
5:10 PM
Dòtaman — 17:10
In this archive edition of Dotaman, Donnie, Cathy and John explore the fun of growing things in the garden, with music, song and lots of activity to enjoy.
Runtime:
15 min
5:25 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:25
Saor-làithean nam Boga-bogadach/The Poc-Pocs’ Holiday
Teal decides that what the Poc-Pocs need is a holiday to cheer them up.
Runtime:
10 min
5:35 PM
Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean — 17:35
Seangan Làidir Armaichte
Tha deagh chabhag air na seanganan an-diugh. The ants are in a great hurry today.
Runtime:
5 min
5:40 PM
Dan & Gran — 17:40
Teachdaireachd ann am Botal
Stan finds a treasure map in a bottle on the beach. Tha Dan air mapa-ulaidh a lorg ann am botal air an tràigh.
Runtime:
15 min
5:55 PM
Stòiridh — 17:55
Bùth nan Gàirean
Ruairidh Graham reads Bùth nan Gàirean, written and illustrated by Satoshi Kitamura and translated into Gaelic by Morag Stewart.
Runtime:
5 min
6:00 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:00
Air an Tuathanas/Down on the Farm
The Spuds visit Betty’s sister, Aunty Barbara, on her farm. Dave goes on an egg-citing adventure involving magic beans!
Runtime:
10 min
6:10 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:10
Na Drathaisean Dàna/Beware of the Overpants
Dave’s lazy day of doing nothing is ruined when the town sees an uprising... of their pants!
Runtime:
15 min
6:25 PM
Stri — 18:25
Episode 8
Fiach a’ farpais an aghaidh preasantairean CBBC ALBA.
Fiach competes against the CBBC ALBA presenters.
Runtime:
10 min
6:35 PM
Cur is Dluth — 18:35
Cur is Dlùth
Cloe yearns for family unity, but life's challenges threaten to separate everyone. Tha Cloe ag iarraidh a’ teaghlach a’ bhith còmhla, ach tha dùbhlain beatha airson an sgaradh.
6:50 PM
A’ Chùil — 18:50
Episode 9
Tha Choirstaidh a’ dèanamh irisean beaga no “Zines” mar a theirear riutha. Choirstaidh is making little magazines, or Zines as they are known.
Runtime:
10 min
7:00 PM
Turas a Bhradain — 19:00
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 — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 2 - 8
Learner Emily MacDonald chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean takes a wheeled adventure, charting the part Scotland played in the development of the bicycle.
Runtime:
30 min
8:00 PM
An Là — 20:00
An La
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
Lios Mhàiri/Mairi’s Hebridean Garden — 20:30
Episode 4
Tha’n aimsir deuchainneach agus tha Màiri a’ tadhal air dà ghàrradair ealanta. Mairi visits a flower garden and meets a botanical artist.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Hugh Dan — 21:00
After a 40-year career in broadcasting, Hugh Dan MacLennan is hanging up his microphone.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
Trusadh — 22:00
Pàrantan Òga/Young Parents
Tha sinn a’ leantainn pàrantan òga gus faighinn a-mach dè dìreach a tha an cois a bhith nad phàrant òg san latha an-diugh. Trusadh follows young parents to discover what it means to be a young parent.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:00 PM
Machair — 23:00
Episode 2
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap set on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime:
25 min
11:25 PM
Fraochy Bay — 23:25
Soraidh slàn/Wish You Weren't There?
When vandals strike in Fraochy Bay, it's up to the provost to clean the town up.
Runtime:
5 min
11:30 PM
Alleluia! — 23:30
Episode 2
Iain MacKinnon presents a mix of hymns, psalms and readings from Coats in Paisley.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Tuesday 08 September) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Turas a Bhradain, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Lios Mhàiri/Mairi’s Hebridean Garden. 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!.
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.