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 15 January 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC ALBA Schedule — Thu 15 Jan
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
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 17:00
Briosgaidean
Biscuit-loving Fox realises he is in bad shape. His friends want to help him to get fit, but he fails at all the exercises they suggest.
Runtime:
15 min
5:15 PM
Abadas — 17:15
Cnò-bhainne/Coconut
The Abadas are playing Hari's super throwing game, but things are tougher than they seem.
5:25 PM
’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish) — 17:25
Madadh-cuain
‘S e Madadh-cuain a tha a' còmhradh rinn an-diugh. It’s an Orca who speaks to us today.
Runtime:
5 min
5:30 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:30
A’ Chraobh As Fheàrr/The Perfect Tree
Abney and Teal search all over the Island to find the perfect tree to put their presents under. They aren’t having much luck, but Bop has a surprise in store.
Runtime:
10 min
5:40 PM
Pompon Am Mathan Beag/Pompon Little Bear — 17:40
Cnò-chòco!
Tha rudeigin annasach air tuiteam às an adhar – ach dè th’ ann? Something unusual has fallen from the sky, but what can it be?
Runtime:
10 min
5:50 PM
Stòiridh — 17:50
Bùth-obrach Wendel
David Walker reads Bùth-obrach Wendel, written and illustrated by Chris Riddell.
Runtime:
10 min
6:00 PM
The Deep/An Doimhne — 18:00
Bho na Rionnagan
Tha Na Neachdan airson dìomhaireachd a’ chuain a shaoradh. The Neachdan family try to unlock the secrets of the sea.
Runtime:
20 min
6:20 PM
An Sgoil — 18:20
Episode 2
Tha Mrs NicArtair air tàlant ùr a lorg sa chlas ealain aice. Mrs MacArthur has unearthed a new talent in her art class.
Runtime:
15 min
6:35 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:35
Cuairt le Mial-mogach/Journey Inside Fuzzypeg
The Spuds launch a rescue mission when Fuzzypeg eats the flea that Dave is pet sitting for Lil Sue. Will they reach Mr Grumps before he is dissolved like food inside Fuzzypeg’s tummy?
Runtime:
10 min
6:45 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:45
Am Baile as Fheàrr aig Tuath/Top Town of the North
Dave has a bad day and tells a news reporter that Grimsby is rubbish. When his words are aired on the news, his whole seaside town turns against him.
Runtime:
15 min
7:00 PM
Vets: Gach Creutair Beo — 19:00
Episode 2
In Aberdeenshire, Scott Rigg examines a dachshund that is struggling to use his back legs. After a CT scan, Scott performs delicate surgery to remove damaged disc material.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 4 - 14
Mark Wringe chats to Joy in the studio, and Calum Maclean learns about communities of a different kind when he visits a garden in Edinburgh.
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
Aerfort Dhun na nGall | Donegal Airport — 20:30
Episode 2
A unique insight into the running of Donegal Airport. Anns an sreath seo, chi sinn sealladh ùr air mar a tha port-adhair sgìreil air a ruith.
Runtime:
25 min
8:55 PM
Brunch le Abigail — 20:55
Acai Bowl
Tha Abigail ag ullachadh Bobhla Acai, brunch sònraichte a bheir ùrachadh dhut. Abigail makes prepares an acai bowl, a refreshing brunch special.
9:00 PM
Conaltradh Creutairean/Wild Talk — 21:00
Episode 2
Mar a tha beathaichean a’ conaltradh a’ cleachdadh comharran lèirsinneach. How animals communicate using visual signals.
Runtime:
55 min
9:55 PM
Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal — 21:55
Episode 2
Skipinnish perform Coire Bhreacan in front of thousands of fans at a concert celebrating 25 years of the band, from Edinburgh Castle.
10:00 PM
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 22:00
Leòdhas | Lewis
Coinneach MacFhraing traverses sweeping ridges on the Isle of Lewis, tackling a long, steep rock climb high above the North Atlantic Sea.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Trail West is Caraidean aig Barrowland — 22:30
Trail West, Beinn Lee is Ruairidh Gray aig Na Barrowlands. Featuring Trail West, Beinn Lee and Ruairidh Gray at The Barrowlands.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:30 PM
Glan Fhèin — 23:30
Episode 2
Angela and Katie compete against Shonnie and Calum from rival company Sgiobalta.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 15 January) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Vets: Gach Creutair Beo, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Aerfort Dhun na nGall | Donegal Airport. 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 Glan Fhèin .
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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