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 Tuesday 05 May 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Tue 05 May

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The first program is at 6:00 AM (6:00 AM UK Time )

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

Boban is Fuigheag — 17:00

Air Ais Leis

Lorg Fuigheag rudeigin spòrsail 'son cluich leis – ach cò às a thàinig e? Fuigheag has found something that’s fun to play with, but where did it come from?

Runtime: 5 min

5:05 PM

Lon le Linda — 17:05

Fishcakes

Tha Linda NicLeòid agus a caraidean a’ dèanamh bonnaich-èisg bhlasta. Linda and her friends make tasty fishcakes.

Runtime: 20 min

5:25 PM

Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:25

Cuibhlichean Cumhachdach/Brilliant Wheels

Neep and Teal find some wheels. Finally, Abney gets hold of some wheels of his own.

Runtime: 10 min

5:35 PM

Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean — 17:35

Sgeul nan Cinn-pholla

An-diugh, tha sinn ag ionnsachadh mu losgannan is cinn-pholla. Today, we learn about frogs and tadpoles.

Runtime: 5 min i Available on iPlayer

5:40 PM

Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 17:40

Balun/Balloon

When Fox mentions that Hare is his best friend, Owl decides that he needs a best friend, too.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

5:50 PM

Stòiridh — 17:50

An Latha Spòrs

Pàdruig Moireasdan a’ leughadh An Latha Spòrs. Pàdruig Morrison reads An Latha Spòrs.

Runtime: 10 min

6:00 PM

Stri — 18:00

Episode 6

Tha Rachel a’ farpais an aghaidh preasantairean CBBC ALBA ach saoil cò shoirbhicheas? Rachel competes against the CBBC ALBA presenters but who will emerge victorious?

Runtime: 5 min

6:05 PM

An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:05

Bhenis a’ Chinn a Tuath/Venice of the North

Dave and his friends embark on a school trip along the canal, where they awaken an ancient monster called Big Lippy.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

6:15 PM

An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud — 18:15

Sombaidhean/Zombie

Dave finds a handheld computer game at the dump. The game involves killing zombies which his friend, Zombie Katie, finds rather insulting.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

6:25 PM

Na Speuran — 18:25

Episode 6

Tha rudan inntinneach aig an Speuradair Zach ri innse mu Theileasgop Sheumais Webb. Astronaut Zach shares some interesting facts about the James Webb Telescope.

Runtime: 10 min

6:35 PM

Hilda — 18:35

Tùr nam Buidseach

Tha an leabhraiche feumach air taic bho Hilda is Flòraidh an-diugh. The librarian needs help from Hilda and Flòraidh today.

Runtime: 25 min i Available on iPlayer

7:00 PM

Gàrraidhean Mòra — 19:00

Logan

Mairi Rodgers explores Scotland’s most exotic garden - Logan Botanic Garden, near Stranraer. Tha Màiri Rodgers a’ gabhail cuairt tro ghàrradh cian-annasach - Gàrradh Lusan Lògan.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

SpeakGaelic — 19:30

SpeakGaelic: Series 2 - 4

Calum Maclean is on the hunt for a world-famous dish which was created in an Indian restaurant in Glasgow.

Runtime: 30 min

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

Mas Fhior — 20:30

Episode 12

Niall Iain Macdonald hosts the quiz show where two teams go head-to-head to win a cash prize. Niall Iain Dòmhnallach le farpais cheist ùr is dà sgioba a’ strì airson duais airgid.

Runtime: 30 min

9:00 PM

Chernobyl – Utopia na Smàl/Chernobyl – Utopia in Flames — 21:00

Breugan/Lie

At first, Moscow continues to remain silent. It takes 36 hours after the catastrophe for the Soviet government to decide to evacuate the contaminated city of Pripyat.

Runtime: 45 min

9:45 PM

Somhairle Spins — 21:45

Badger Divide Pàirt 1

Somhairle and his brother Innes have a challenging start on their first day cycling between Inverness and Glasgow on the Badger Divide.

Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer

10:00 PM

Alba fon Talamh/Scotland Underground — 22:00

Episode 1

Calum starts his underground tour in the north west of Scotland, exploring the incredible cave networks of Applecross.

Runtime: 50 min

10:50 PM

Samhradh air Sàl — 22:50

Ruth Mackay talks about the formative role of fishing trips in her island upbringing.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

11:00 PM

Machair — 23:00

Episode 10

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

Runtime: 30 min

11:30 PM

Alleluia! — 23:30

Episode 7

Iain MacKinnon presents, with a mix of hymns, psalms and readings from Coats in Paisley. Amongst the singers performing are Costello Maciver, Maeve MacKinnon and James Graham.

Runtime: 30 min

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 05 May) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Gàrraidhean Mòra, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Mas Fhior. 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 06:00 (01:00 your time) with Alba Today.

Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?

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