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 05 March 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Thu 05 Mar
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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
6:00 AM
5:00 PM
Bing — 17:00
Faileas
Tha Bing amharasach mu na faileasan a tha ga leantainn fhèin ‘s Flop mun ghàrradh. Bing is suspicious of the shadows that seem to following him and Flop round the garden.
Runtime:
5 min
5:05 PM
Bing — 17:05
Ìomhaighean Ceòlmhor
Chan eil Bing air a dhòigh nach e a tha buannachadh an geama a thagh e fhèin a chluich. Bing is unhappy at not winning the game he himself chose to play.
Runtime:
10 min
5:15 PM
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 17:15
Riaghailtean/Rules
Brush invites Hare, Fox, Owl and Tusk for a fancy game of croquet. Jack shows up uninvited and wants to play, too.
Runtime:
10 min
5:25 PM
’S E Iasg a Th’Annam (I’m a Fish) — 17:25
Iasg-bogsaig
Tha an t-iasg-bogsaig ag innse mu dèidhinn fhèin an-diugh. The boxfish is telling us all about herself today.
Runtime:
5 min
5:30 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:30
An Luchd-tadhail/The Visit
Neep’s friends and relations come for a visit, but their digging soon causes a few problems around the island.
Runtime:
15 min
5:45 PM
Peicein/Petit — 17:45
Tha mi airson a bhith mòr - an-diugh!/I want to be a big kid – today!
Petit and his friends want to ride the 'space' rollercoaster at the theme park, but they are not tall enough.
Runtime:
5 min
5:50 PM
Stòiridh — 17:50
Tha Frankie a’ Tighinn
A bedtime story for young children. Mairi Morrison reads Tha Frankie a’ Tighinn, written and illustrated by Tim Hopgood and translated into Gaelic by Jo MacDonald.
Runtime:
10 min
6:00 PM
The Deep/An Doimhne — 18:00
Rùintean Dìomhair
Tha Alpheus Benthos ri miastadh – tha e a’ feuchainn ris an Ephemychron a ghoid. Alpheus Benthos is up to no good, he is trying to steal the Ephemychron.
Runtime:
20 min
6:20 PM
An Sgoil — 18:20
Episode 3
It's a new day, and news is spreading about Mr Mackle. In the art and drama classroom, it looks as though the collaboration isn’t working for Ms NicArtair.
Runtime:
20 min
6:40 PM
Naidheachdan Neònach CBBC ALBA — 18:40
Episode 1
Ellen NicDhòmhnaill le taghadh de na naidheachdan as annasaiche a tha ri chluinntinn air BBC ALBA. Ellen introduces her personal highlights from the craziest news show on BBC ALBA!
Runtime:
5 min
6:45 PM
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:45
A’ Fàs Mòr/Apple Pip
Dave swallows an apple pip and turns into a tree. With the help of an oak tree called Linda, he discovers the importance of looking after nature.
Runtime:
15 min
7:00 PM
Golf: Mun Cuairt Alba — 19:00
Episode 1
A journey around Scotland's golf courses. First up is a look at Fife courses, plus a top tip from Keil Beveridge and a meeting with professional golfer Laura Murray.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 4 - 21
Meg Bateman chats to Joy in the studio about philosophy and Calum Maclean is in Dumfries and Galloway visiting the Samye Ling Buddhist monastery and learning centre.
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
Rathad Ramsay — 20:30
Episode 5
Ramsay MacMahon is in Glen Affric with Erica MacPherson. Ramsay MacMahon agus Erica Nic a’ Phearsain còmhla ann an Gleann Aifrig.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Cuantan Caochlaideach/Seas in Motion — 21:00
Annasan a' Chuain a Tuath
Orcas hunt seals, catsharks face anglerfish, seahorses court, and bull seals battle in Europe’s North and Baltic Seas.
Runtime:
55 min
9:55 PM
Skipinnish Aig A' Chaisteal — 21:55
Episode 9
Skipinnish le Alive aig cuirm-chiùil bho Chaisteal Dhùn Èideann. Skipinnish perform Alive at a concert from Edinburgh Castle.
10:00 PM
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side — 22:00
Arainn | Arran
Coinneach MacFhraing make his first trip to the Island of Arran and enjoys discovering some of its ridges and precipices.
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
Sar Sgeoil — 22:30
Sàr Sgeòil - Frankenstein
Cathy MacDonald finds out about Frankenstein's Scottish connections. Cathy Dhòmhnallach a’lorg ceanglaichean eadar Frankenstein agus Alba.
11:30 PM
OMC! — 23:30
Episode 3
Including an unspoken affair of the heart between two rural posties, and the selection process behind Scotland’s Croft of The Year.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Thursday 05 March) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Golf: Mun Cuairt Alba, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Rathad Ramsay. 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 OMC!.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
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