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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BBC ALBA Schedule — Fri 09 Jan

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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

Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm) — 17:00

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

5:10 PM

Peataichean/Pets — 17:10

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

5:20 PM

Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 17:20

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

5:30 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:30

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

5:35 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:35

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

5:45 PM

Pompon Am Mathan Beag/Pompon Little Bear — 17:45

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

5:50 PM

Stòiridh — 17:50

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

6:00 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:00

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

6:10 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:10

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

6:25 PM

Flix — 18:25

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

6:35 PM

Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:35

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.

Runtime: 5 min i Available on iPlayer

6:40 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 18:40

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

7:00 PM

An Là — 19:00

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: 25 min

7:25 PM

Machair — 19:25

Episode 7

Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.

Runtime: 25 min

7:50 PM

Brunch le Abigail — 19:50

Cruffins

Tha Abigail a’ toirt dà rud math còmhla agus a’ dèanamh Cruffins. Abigail makes a hybrid, cruffins!

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

8:00 PM

Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves — 20:00

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

8:30 PM

Rathad Ramsay — 20:30

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

9:00 PM

Peat & Diesel — 21:00

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

10:00 PM

Belladrum — 22:00

Tide Lines

Tide Lines air Àrd-Ùrlar Hot House le sluagh ceòlmhor aig Belladrum 2025. Tide Lines perform on the Hot House Stage.

Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer

10:50 PM

Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal — 22:50

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

11:00 PM

Hoolie — 23:00

Hoolie - 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

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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 .

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