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 on Thursday 25 December 2025 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Thu 25 Dec
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
Paddington - Am Mathan à Peru/Paddington – The Bear from Peru — 17:00
Episode 2
Linda Macleod and pupils from Govan Gaelic Primary School read Paddington and the Christmas Surprise.
Runtime:
20 min
5:20 PM
Banais na Caraid-rocais (The Scarecrows' Wedding) — 17:20
Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are devoted scarecrows planning a wedding to remember. A joyful tale about loyalty, love and learning - proving that the most important thing isn’t a grand gesture.
Runtime:
35 min
5:55 PM
Stòiridh — 17:55
An Nollaig aig Mog
Julie Fowlis a’ leughadh An Nollaig aig Mog. Julie Fowlis reads An Nollaig aig Mog, by Judith Kerr.
Runtime:
5 min
6:00 PM
Aidan: Balach Beag Muay Thai — 18:00
Tha Aidan ag ullachachadh airson sabaid mhòr aig Farpais Muay Thai na Cruinne. Aidan prepares to compete in the biggest Muay Thai fight of his life.
Runtime:
15 min
6:15 PM
Billy Burach — 18:15
Young piper Billy is loud, chaotic, and totally out of sync with his family band. Kicked out just before the village show, Billy’s ready to give up...
Runtime:
15 min
6:30 PM
Dà Sgadan — 18:30
Two sisters have their relationship tested when the local gang show up at their place. Tha strì eadar dà phiuthar nuair a tha gràisg ionadail a’ nochdadh.
Runtime:
20 min
6:50 PM
Nollaig Abigail — 18:50
Episode 12
Tha Abigail a’ dèanamh Cèic Steigeach Fìogais, fìor annas. Abigail makes a sticky figgy cake - a real showstopper.
Runtime:
5 min
6:55 PM
An Là — 18:55
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:
5 min
7:00 PM
Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail — 19:00
Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail - Mòd na Cloinne 2
Linda NicLeòid agus Hannah McKirdy le tuilleadh bho Mhòd na Cloinne ann an Loch Abar. Linda Macleod and Hannah McKirdy present highlights from the Children's Mod in Lochaber.
8:30 PM
Geamannan nan Eilean 2025/Island Games 2025 — 20:30
Alasdair MacLennan and Allan MacLeod look back on team Western Isles’ efforts at the World Island Games which were held in Orkney this summer.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Trail West aig Barrowland — 21:00
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
10:00 PM
Trusadh — 22:00
Ally, Soccer Is Na Staitean/Ally, Soccer and the States
From the shores of the Hebrides to the bright lights of Washington DC, this documentary reveals the footballing journey of Lewis man Ally ‘Bubble’ Mackay.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:00 PM
Wild West Sweeny — 23:00
Sweeny follows in the footsteps of Gaels who transformed America’s Wild West. Sweeny a’ leantainn Ghàidheil a dh’atharraich Iar-Fhiadhaich nan Stàitean.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 25 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail, Geamannan nan Eilean 2025/Island Games 2025, and Trail West aig Barrowland. 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 (19:00 your time) with Wild West Sweeny.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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