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 Friday 09 January 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm)
Sgudal air Iteig
Tha an club ball-coise a’ coinneachadh ach dè an geam’ a tha 'ad a’ cluich? The football club is meeting but what game are they playing?
Runtime:
10 min
Peataichean/Pets
Episode 5
Eilidh Cormack meets young pet owners who share how they care for, play and interact with their pets at home. In this episode, Eilidh is joined by Elisabeth and her pet dog Cookie.
Runtime:
10 min
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare)
Là na Gàire/Happy Faces Day
When Fox notices that Owl feels gloomy and bored, he invents a new holiday to cheer him up.
Runtime:
10 min
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock
Baba ri Teasairginn/Baba To The Rescue
Isabelle, Phoenix and Oona are on their way to meet Mossy. Tha Iseabail, Phoenix is Onna dol a choinneachadh Mosaidh.
Runtime:
5 min
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock
Stamh! Stamh!/Kelp! Kelp!
Bernie has been washed out to sea on a bit of driftwood. Tha Bernie air a sguabadh a-mach gu muir air pìos fiodha, fhad 's a dh'fhan e ri Bernadette 'son clic.
Runtime:
10 min
Pompon Am Mathan Beag/Pompon Little Bear
Nuair a Bhios Mi Mòr
Pompon is tired of hearing that he is too small to do some things and he wants to be big like his Dad.
Runtime:
5 min
Stòiridh
Na Can Creachadairean
Donna Morrison reads Na Can Creachadairean, written and illustrated by Sarah McConnell and translated into Gaelic by Morag Stewart.
Runtime:
10 min
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door
Sgudal Rìoghail
Stella wants to prove that they recycle as well as any other family. Tha Stella ‘son dearbhadh gun ath-chuairtich iad cho math ri teaghlach sam bith eile.
Runtime:
10 min
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door
Tòrachd Rìoghail nan Uighean
Tha Stella air a glacadh, a’ toirt a chreids’ gur i Bleideag. Ciamar a gheibh i às leis a seo? Stella is caught pretending to be Bleideag. How will she get away with this?
Runtime:
15 min
Flix
Flix Gaisgeil
Feumaidh Flix a shàr chumhachd fhèin a lorg – cò aig tha fios dè th’ ann! Flix has to figure out what his superpower is, who knows what it might be?
Runtime:
10 min
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep
A-mach à Òrdugh | Out of Order
When the farmer gets stuck in the Loo, Bitzer has to get vital supplies to him as a matter of urgency. His initial efforts end in failure and he drafts in Shaun and the gang to help out.
Clann Na Cruinne
Mathaios – Tha Danns’ dha gach Duine!
Tha Mathaios ’son dearbhadh gu bheil danns’ dha gach duine. Mathaios wants to prove that dancing is for everyone.
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:
25 min
Machair
Episode 7
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime:
25 min
Brunch le Abigail
Cruffins
Tha Abigail a’ toirt dà rud math còmhla agus a’ dèanamh Cruffins. Abigail makes a hybrid, cruffins!
Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves
Episode 1
Tha na seòid a’ faighinn beachdan air biadh às Aisia a’ deas. The lads cook South Asian food inspired by a visit to an open day at the local mosque.
Runtime:
30 min
Rathad Ramsay
Episode 1
Ramsay MacMahon walks along the coast of Tiree with Ian Smith. Tha Ramsay MacMahon air chuairt mu chladaichean Thiriodh còmhla ri Iain Mac a’ Ghobhainn.
Runtime:
30 min
Peat & Diesel
Trying to find a way to make a living
While a tour zig zagging the UK and Ireland pulls in the fans, the toll of being constantly on the road brings challenges for the Peat & Diesel boys.
Runtime:
1 hr
Belladrum
Tide Lines
Tide Lines air Àrd-Ùrlar Hot House le sluagh ceòlmhor aig Belladrum 2025. Tide Lines perform on the Hot House Stage.
Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal
Episode 6
Skipinnish le The Island aig cuirm-chiùil bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. Skipinnish perform The Island at a concert from Edinburgh Castle.
Runtime:
10 min
Hoolie
2025: 2. 2. Sir Billy Connolly Tribute
Criomagan bho Hoolie 2025, a’ moladh Sir Billy Connolly, gaisgeach ciùil is coimeadaidh. Highlights from Hoolie 2025, celebrating comedy and folk music legend Sir Billy Connolly.
Runtime:
1 hr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Friday 09 January) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Machair, Brunch le Abigail, and Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves. 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 Hoolie .
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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