BBC ALBA TV Guide
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 tomorrow with full listings and upcoming programmes.
Channels
BBC One (BBC1)
BBC Two (BBC2)
ITV1
Channel 4
Channel 5
ITV2
ITV3
ITV4
E4
Film4
More4
GREAT! movies
Sky Arts
RTÉ One
BBC Three (BBC3)
CBeebies
BBC News
BBC Four
BBC ALBA
BBC Parliament
BBC Scotland
CBBC
S4C
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Stirling County v Watsonians
Join Allan MacLeod and Iona Whyte for live coverage of the Women’s Premiership Rugby final. Stirling County take on Watsonians as they battle for the title, live from Bridgehaugh in Stirling.
Runtime:
1 hr 55 min
Binneas - Na Trads
Episode 5
Karine Polwart and Dave Milligan recorded at the Trad Awards in December 2023.
Runtime:
20 min
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
Runtime:
15 min
Cearcall
Episode 9
Sgrìob air ais tron phrògram aithriseach Cearcall. A nostalgic look back at material from the current affairs series of the late 1970s and 80s.
Runtime:
30 min
Togaidh Sinn Fonn
Taghadh den luchd-ciùil is seinneadairean as fheàrr ann an Alba. A selection of Scotland's best musicians and singers.
Runtime:
25 min
Nollaig Abigail
Episode 1
Tha Abigail a’ dèanamh Fleasg Nollaig le Pavlova. Abigail makes an inspired Christmas pavlova wreath.
Runtime:
5 min
Cuirm @ Celtic
The Staves
The Staves bho Taigh-tasgaidh & Gaileiridh Ealain Kelvingrove airson Celtic Connections. The Staves in concert at Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery for Celtic Connections.
Runtime:
30 min
Sona
Episode 1
Dithis charaid air turas toileachais is slàinte an sgìrean iongantach Taobh Siar na h-Alba. Two friends search for wellbeing in amazing places on Scotland’s west coast.
Cù Leis Thu? | A Puppy for Padruig
Episode 4
Peter travels to Shetland to meet the islands’ native dog, the Shetland sheepdog. Bidh Pàdraig a’ siubhal gu Sealtainn gus coin nan eilean, an Shetland Sheepdog, a choinneachadh.
Runtime:
30 min
The Band from Rockall
Runrig's songwriters Calum and Rory Macdonald share the very personal story of their first solo album project, offering an insight into the creative inspiration and recording.
Runtime:
1 hr
An Cruinne Caochlaideach/Dynamic Planet
Talamh/Earth
As the world’s ecosystems are thrown into chaos, we reveal how science, nature and tradition can prepare us for a future that copes with climate change.
Runtime:
55 min
Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal
Episode 4
Skipinnish le December aig cuirm-chiùil bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. Skipinnish perform December at a concert from Edinburgh Castle.
Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal
Episode 1
Cuirm-chiùil a’ comharrachadh 25 bliadhna de Skipinnish. Bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. A special concert to celebrate 25 years of Skipinnish. Recorded at Edinburgh Castle.
Runtime:
1 hr 30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Saturday 13 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Togaidh Sinn Fonn, Nollaig Abigail, Cuirm @ Celtic, and Sona. 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 00:30 with Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal.
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.