BBC ALBA TV Guide & Listings (United States 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 today in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Tonight's highlights

      
        7:00 PM
        
          Dùbhlain DIY (Instructions Not Included)
        
      Judges set two upcycling-themed challenges to the next three couples as they put their DIY skills to the test.

7:30 PM SpeakGaelic Neil Mitchison chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean meets a storyteller to find out more about what makes a good tale.

8:00 PM 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.

      
        8:30 PM
        
          Mach à Seo!
        
      Ramsay cycles along part of the Crinan canal and heads to Kilmartin Glen. Ramsay air baidhseagail ri taobh Chanal Chrìonain agus ann an Gleann Chille Mhàrtainn.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Today

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

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: 11 hr i Available on iPlayer

5:00 PM

Bing — 17:00

Siuthad, Teàrlaidh

Tha Teàrlaidh air chèilidh air Bing ach cha tig aca air aontachadh air geama. Charlie is visiting today, but he and Bing can’t agree on what to play.

Runtime: 10 min

5:10 PM

Bing — 17:10

Spèileabord

Tha Bing a’ faicinn Pando anns a’ phàirc air spèilebord ‘s tha e fhèin son feuchainn. While at the park, Bing spots Pando on his new skateboard and decides he wants a go.

Runtime: 5 min

5:15 PM

Abadas — 17:15

Sgàilean/Umbrella

The Abadas have made a den in the house and are having a lot of fun playing in the rain. Today's word has something to do with keeping dry, too. What could it be?

Runtime: 15 min

5:30 PM

Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:30

Spotan/Spots

Abney and Teal are painting all sorts of things, but Neep won't take part. Soon everyone joins in with Neep instead.

Runtime: 10 min

5:40 PM

’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish) — 17:40

Capall-mara

Tha an Capall-mara ag innse dhuinn cho romansach ’s a tha iad. The Seahorse tells us how romantic they are.

Runtime: 5 min

5:45 PM

Peataichean/Pets — 17:45

Episode 2

Eilidh Cormack meets young pet owners who show how they care for, play and interact with their pets at home. Here, Eilidh is joined by Florence and her guinea pigs, Buttercup and Bluebell.

Runtime: 5 min

5:50 PM

Stòiridh — 17:50

Sligeanach an aghaidh Geàrr: An Ath-rèis!

Niall Iain Dòmhnallach a' leughadh Sligeanach an aghaidh Geàrr: An Ath-rèis! Niall Iain Macdonald reads Sligeanach an aghaidh Geàrr: An Ath-rèis!

Runtime: 10 min

6:00 PM

Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:00

Dùd Ag Obair

Tha galar a’ dol mun cuairt is tha a h-uile neach tinn – ach Dùd a-mhàin. There is an illness doing the rounds, and everyone is sick – all except for Dùd.

Runtime: 10 min

6:10 PM

Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:10

Magnaiteachd Ghumbal

Tha Troig air a bhith glacte ro thric ann am magnat nam Bògaisean ach tha plan’ aige! Troig has been stuck once too often in the Bògaisean’s magnet, but he has a plan!

Runtime: 15 min

6:25 PM

Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:25

Trang ag Obair | Men at Work

Children's series. The farmer discovers he's sprung a leak and calls the water board. The flock are thrilled by the opportunity to have some watery fun.

Runtime: 10 min

6:35 PM

An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:35

Aodann Onarach/An Honest Face

A sweet thief has been reported in Grimsby and the suspect looks strikingly like Dave.

Runtime: 10 min

6:45 PM

An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:45

Sgòthag/Little Fluffy Cloud

Dave and Anna nurse a poorly, polluted cloud back to health and teach it how to fly again.

Runtime: 15 min

7:00 PM

Dùbhlain DIY (Instructions Not Included) — 19:00

Meadhanan/Upcycling

Judges set two upcycling-themed challenges to the next three couples as they put their DIY skills to the test.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

SpeakGaelic — 19:30

SpeakGaelic: Series 4 - 17

Neil Mitchison chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean meets a storyteller to find out more about what makes a good tale.

Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

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

Mach à Seo! — 20:30

Episode 2

Ramsay cycles along part of the Crinan canal and heads to Kilmartin Glen. Ramsay air baidhseagail ri taobh Chanal Chrìonain agus ann an Gleann Chille Mhàrtainn.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

Na Sgiobairean mu Dheireadh/The Last Captains — 21:00

Episode 7

Teine sa chaladh a’ toirt clisgeadh air a’ chabhlach agus Adam a’ cur a cheann an geall air an tùna. A harbour fire rocks the fleet as Adam risks everything on tuna.

Runtime: 45 min

9:45 PM

Rudan Beaga Bòidheach/Life’s Little Things — 21:45

NÀDAR | NATURE

Tha Niamh a’ socrachadh gus tlachd fhaighinn às na rudan beaga ann an nàdar. Niamh tries to slow down to appreciate the little things in nature.

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

10:00 PM

Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves — 22:00

Episode 2

Tha na seòid a’ feuchainn air biadh à Iapan, a leithid stèigean Wagyu, Bradan Teriyaki agus Coiridh Katsu. The lads cook Japanese dishes, including a western-style katsu curry.

Runtime: 30 min

10:30 PM

Sar Sgeoil — 22:30

Open the Door

Cathy MacDonald on Catherine Carswell’s groundbreaking classic novel, set in Glasgow. Cathy Dhòmhnallach a-mach air an nobhail ùrail aig Catherine Carswell, ann an Glaschu.

Runtime: 1 hr

11:30 PM

Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 23:30

Gleann Nibheis | Glen Nevis

Tha Coinneach MacFhraing a’ siubhal gu ruige Gleann Nibheis. Tha e a’ dol a shreap sgeir air a bheil ‘Storm’. Coinneach MacFhraing travels to Glen Nevis to take on a climb called ‘Storm’

Runtime: 30 min

Next Day →

Coming up tomorrow

Tomorrow on BBC ALBA — 14 August 2026

12:00 AM

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
6:00 AM

Alba Today

Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
5:00 PM

Na Clangairean

Everyone is busy doing what they’re good at, except for Beag Chlangair - he doesn’t appear to be too busy. Beag also decides he would like to try to do something he’s good at.
5:15 PM

Losgannan | Froglets

When Alex sets up a tent, the Froglets head into the desert as ancient pyramid explorers.
5:20 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock

Tha Oona 's May ri farpais ach cò 's luaithe. Preschool animation. Oona and May decide to race one another to see who is the fastest.
5:30 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock

Tha stoirm a' fàgail Silky ann an staing. Preschool animation. A wild storm causes havoc on the rock, leaving some residents feeling a bit topsy turvy.

See full BBC ALBA schedule for tomorrow →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 13 August) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Dùbhlain DIY (Instructions Not Included), SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Mach à Seo!. Check the full schedule for more details.

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When does programming end on BBC ALBA today?

Today's programming on BBC ALBA ends at 00:00 (19:00 your time) with Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side.

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