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 Wednesday 31 December 2025 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Wed 31 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
Banais na Caraid-rocais (The Scarecrows' Wedding) — 17:00
Banais na Càraid-ròcais
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:
30 min
5:30 PM
Meaban and Moo — 17:30
Episode 3
Linda visits Meaban and Moo with a challenge. Today, they must find musical instruments.
Runtime:
5 min
5:35 PM
Na Stocan is na Stucan/The Smeds and the Smoos — 17:35
Na Stocan is na Stùcan/The Smeds and the Smoos
The Smeds and The Smoos have been at loggerheads over history. When Seònaid and Seoc have a relationship, it becomes a source of huge displeasure to both families.
Runtime:
30 min
6:05 PM
Rannan Rapach/Revolting Rhymes — 18:05
Episode 1
Cuiridh Madadh-Allaidh car ann an stòiridhean cloinne. Animated children's stories. The Wolf puts a sharp twist into some of the best-known children's stories.
Runtime:
30 min
6:35 PM
Billy Burach — 18:35
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:
20 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
Dioghaltas cho Olc!/Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl — 19:00
Wallace invents a helper for Gromit, but Norbot turns sinister. Tha Wallace ag innleachadh neach-taic do Ghromit, ach chan fhada gus an tionndaidh a fhrìde, Norbot, ciotach.
Runtime:
1 hr 15 min
8:15 PM
Binneas - Na Trads — 20:15
Episode 1
Concert set performed by Skipinnish, originally recorded live at the Trad Awards, 2024. Featured tracks include The Island, The Hag Set and Walking on the Waves.
8:30 PM
Faodail: Found — 20:30
Beatha nan Eilean
Archive film from the 1930s to the 1980s illustrating a time of many changes in the way of life in the islands.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:30 PM
Ruairidh Gray aig Barrowland — 21:30
Cuirm Ruairidh Gray aig Na Barrowlands. Le Megan NicGill-Fhaolain. Ruairidh Gray in concert at The Barrowlands. Presented by Megan MacLellan.
Runtime:
30 min
10:00 PM
Robert Robertson air Oidhche Challainn — 22:00
Robert Robertson hosts a New year party with an incredible line-up of special guests, as he delves into the archive for musical highlights from Hogmanay's past.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:00 PM
FUNC — 23:00
Special
The award-winning FUNC returns with a reminder of some favourite sketches from series one. A fast-paced, irreverent and cheeky take on the modern Gaelic world.
Runtime:
30 min
11:30 PM
Cèilidh na Bliadhn' Ùire — 23:30
2025
Cathy NicDhòmhnaill & Niall Iain Dòmhnallach le Cèilidh na Bliadhn’ Ùire, beò à Glaschu. Cathy MacDonald and Niall Iain Macdonald with Cèilidh na Bliadhn’ Ùire, live from Glasgow.
Runtime:
2 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 31 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Dioghaltas cho Olc!/Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, Binneas - Na Trads, and Faodail: Found. 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 01:30 (20:30 your time) with Cèilidh na Bliadhn' Ùire.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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