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 16 January 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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BBC ALBA Schedule — Fri 16 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
Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm) — 17:00
Luaisgean Bainne
Tha cuideigin a’ falbh leis a’ bhainne aig Madame! Saoil cò am mèirleach? Someone is stealing the milk from Madame! Who is the thief?
Runtime:
15 min
5:15 PM
Peataichean/Pets — 17:15
Episode 6
Eilidh Cormack meets young pet owners who show how they care for, play and interact with their pets at home. In this episode, Eilidh is joined by Gus and Seòras along with their fish.
Runtime:
5 min
5:20 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:20
Rise and Shine/Èirich 's Dèan Ullaibh!
Oona takes Isabelle on a midnight journey to see the phytoplankton sea lights! Tha Oona a' toirt Iseabail air cuairt meadhan-oidhch' gus na Solais Mara luibh-phlancton fhaicinn.
Runtime:
5 min
5:25 PM
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:25
Who’s Been Sleeping in my Den?/Cò Bha a' Cadal nam Shadhbhaidh-sa?
A mysterious visitor has been sleeping in everyone’s dens. Tha neach-tadhail dìomhair air a bhith a' cadal ann an sadhbhaidh gach neach.
Runtime:
10 min
5:35 PM
Pompon Am Mathan Beag/Pompon Little Bear — 17:35
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:
5 min
5:40 PM
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 17:40
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
5:55 PM
Stòiridh — 17:55
Tha Cù Milo Ag Ràdh Mò
Donna Morrison reads Tha Cù Milo Ag Ràdh Mò, written and illustrated by Catalina Echeverri.
Runtime:
5 min
6:00 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:00
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:
10 min
6:10 PM
An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royal Next Door — 18:10
Am Paidirean Rìoghail
Tha Stella ann an èiginn ‘s i ’g iarraidh paidirean dhi fhèin. Stella desperately wants to have her own necklace.
Runtime:
15 min
6:25 PM
Clann Na Cruinne — 18:25
Nathan – A’ Dìon ar Gnàth-thìde le Àireamhan
Tha truailleadh na h-àrainneachd na dhragh do Nathan. Nathan is worried about environmental pollution.
Runtime:
15 min
6:40 PM
Flix — 18:40
Colza an Neach-ionaid
Gach tidsear a' falbh, airson an latha - ach cò tha os cionn ghnothaichean? The teachers are leaving for the day, but who is in charge of things?
Runtime:
10 min
6:50 PM
Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:50
An Tuathanach Sona | Karma Farmer
The Farmer is stressed out and has had enough of the farm and its inhabitants. He storms off for a break, suitcase in hand, only to reappear almost immediately, the same, but somehow different.
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:
30 min
7:30 PM
Rugbaidh air BBC ALBA/Rugby on BBC ALBA — 19:30
Melrose v Selkirk
Live Friday night rugby action from the Men’s Premiership as Borders rivals Melrose and Selkirk face off. Commentary comes from Derek Mackay and Lee Jones.
Runtime:
1 hr 55 min
9:25 PM
Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal — 21:25
Episode 7
Skipinnish le Last of the Hunters aig cuirm-chiùil bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. Skipinnish perform Last of the Hunters at a concert from Edinburgh Castle.
Runtime:
5 min
9:30 PM
Peat & Diesel — 21:30
Hitch your wagon to a star
Beyond their wildest dreams, the band’s return to the road goes from strength to strength.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:30 PM
Cath an t-Sneachda – Snow Wars — 22:30
How a handful of men and women risk their lives to protect the roads against mother nature's rumbling forces in the Canadian Rockies.
Runtime:
45 min
11:15 PM
Binneas - Na Trads — 23:15
Episode 6
A performance by Joy Dunlop and band at the Trad Awards, 2023
Runtime:
10 min
11:25 PM
Rathad Ramsay — 23:25
Episode 2
Ramsay MacMahon walks through Ardgour with Mary Ann Kennedy. Tha Ramsay MacMahon air chuairt tro Àird Ghobhar còmhla ri Mairi Anna NicUalraig.
Runtime:
35 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Friday 16 January) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Rugbaidh air BBC ALBA/Rugby on BBC ALBA, Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal, and Peat & Diesel. 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 Rathad Ramsay.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.