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 Thursday 15 October 2026 in the New Zealand timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Thu 15 Oct
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
1:30 PM
Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail — 13:30
La Mor nan Coisirean Duthchail
Cathy NicDhòmhnaill le prìomh fharpaisean nan còisirean dùthchail bho Mhòd Ghlaschu. Cathy Macdonald presents the premier rural choirs competitions from the Mòd in Glasgow.
Runtime:
3 hr 30 min
5:00 PM
Bing — 17:00
Lòn
Tha Bing agus Sula a’ toirt taic dha Amma an-diugh le bhith ag ullachadh lòn còmhla rithe. Bing and Sula help Amma today by preparing lunch together.
Runtime:
5 min
5:05 PM
Bing — 17:05
Grianach
Tha tòrr a’ tachairt an-diugh oir tha Bing is Flop a’ tighinn tarsainn air cù a tha air chall. There’s a lot happening today as Bing and Flop find a dog when they are out.
Runtime:
10 min
5:15 PM
Abadas — 17:15
Trombaid/Trumpet
There is some huffing, puffing and blowing to be done when one of Hari, Ela and Seren is chosen to look for today's word - 'trumpet'.
Runtime:
15 min
5:30 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:30
An Rèidio/The Radio
Teal and Neep help Abney find something to fill a gap on his shelves. Nothing seems to fit until they find an old radio in the lake.
Runtime:
13 min
5:43 PM
’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish) — 17:43
Crosgag
Tha sinn ag ionnsachadh bhon Chrosgag an-diugh mu na dòighean aca. We learn all about the starfish.
Runtime:
2 min
5:45 PM
Peataichean/Pets — 17:45
Episode 11
Eilidh Cormack meets young pet owners who show how they care for, play and interact with their pets at home. In this episode, Eilidh is joined by Callum and his pet dogs Penny and Poppy.
Runtime:
5 min
5:50 PM
Stòiridh — 17:50
Losgann agus Bìobhar
Donald Smith reads Losgann agus Bìobhar, written and illustrated by Simon James and translated into Gaelic by Jo Macdonald.
Runtime:
10 min
6:00 PM
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:00
An Caiptean Sgrìobair
Tha dùil aig na Gumbalan gur e Uilidh an Caiptean Sgrìobair, ‘s tha seo a còrdadh ris gu mòr. When Uilidh is mistaken for Caiptean Sgrìobair by the Gumbalan, he enjoys this very much.
Runtime:
10 min
6:10 PM
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:10
Samh Mòr Throig
Tha samh lobht’ a’ tighinn à crogan – ach dè th’ ann? There’s a rotten smell coming from a jar, but what is it?
Runtime:
15 min
6:25 PM
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:25
Am Meaban | The Intruder
When the farmer tasks Bitzer with ridding the farm of a pesky crow, Shaun comes up with an ingenious disguise to fool the intruder.
Runtime:
10 min
6:35 PM
Hilda — 18:35
Fuamhaire a' Mheadhain-oidhch': Caibideil 2
Tha Hilda a’ toirt taic do dh’fhuamhaire a tha tùrsach is aonranach. Hilda is helpful to a sad and lonely giant.
Runtime:
25 min
7:00 PM
An Là — 19:00
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
7:30 PM
Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail — 19:30
Buinn Oir an t-Seann Nois
Cathy NicDhòmhnaill le farpais chrìochnachaidh a' Bhuinn Òir airson seinn san t-seann nòs. Cathy Macdonald presents live coverage of the Traditional Gold Medal final for singing.
Runtime:
2 hr 30 min
10:00 PM
OMC! — 22:00
Episode 1
Sketch show featuring a collection of comic characters, spoofs, queue-skipping at the doctors and unexpected puppy love.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Trail West aig Barrowland — 22:30
A special concert to celebrate 15 years of Trail West. Featuring interviews with band members and highlights from their anniversary concert at the iconic Barrowland Ballroom.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:30 PM
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 23:30
Rònaigh | Rona
Coinneach MacFhraing seeks out unclimbed lines and challenging new routes on the remote and beautiful island of Rona.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 15 October) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail, and OMC!. 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 (12:00 your time) with Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side.
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.