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 12 June 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Fri 12 Jun

12:00 AM

Alba Today — 00:00

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
6:00 AM

Alba Today — 06:00

Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
5:00 PM

Na Clangairean — 17:00

An Geama
'S fìor thoi leis na Clangairean a bhith cluich gheamaichean. The Clangers love to play games.
Runtime: 10 min
5:10 PM

Losgannan | Froglets — 17:10

Dealbh-chluich | Theatre
On a rainy day, the Froglets have fun making a shadow show for Bertie and puppet friends.
Runtime: 5 min
5:15 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:15

Dòigh-obrach nam Buthaidean
Tha Oona ag oideachadh Baba air dòighean-obrach nam buthaidean. Oona tries to teach Baba how to be an adult puffin.
Runtime: 10 min
5:25 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:25

Ugh gun Ainm
Tha Oona is Baba nan gocamain uigh an-diugh 's iad ri sireadh a phàrantan. Oona, Mossy and Baba babysit a mysterious egg.
Runtime: 5 min
5:30 PM

Peicein/Petit — 17:30

Nì mise na riaghailtean a-nis/I’m making the rules now!
Roman's parents are travelling, and they leave 'our favourite aunt', the young and laid-back Roman's mom's sister, in charge. The kids finally experience a house without rules.
Runtime: 10 min
5:40 PM

Abadas — 17:40

Igloo
Another adventure awaits one of the Abadas, but who will go, and where will it take them? The Abadas are at the seaside, but will they find the day's word, igloo, there?
Runtime: 10 min
5:50 PM

Stòiridh — 17:50

An Solas-oidhche san Iarmailt
Abigail NicÌomhair a’ leughadh An Solas-oidhche san Iarmailt. Abigail Maciver reads An Solas-oidhche san Iarmailt.
Runtime: 10 min
6:00 PM

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

Ridir Mòr a-Muigh
Tha Mìcheal a’ tighinn ’son matamataig a sgrùdadh an-nochd agus tha Stella air bhioran! Mìcheal is coming over to study mathematics tonight, and Stella is excited!
Runtime: 10 min
6:10 PM

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

Mòr-ghreadhnachas
Tha Stella airson ‘s gum bi an teaghlach àbhaisteach an-diugh – mar a h-uile duine eile. Stella wants the family to be normal today, like everybody else!
Runtime: 10 min
6:20 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 18:20

Zala - Lorgair nan Trufail
Tha Zala, le taic bho a nàbaidh, ag ionnsachadh mu thrufailean ’s mar a lorgas i iad. Zala, with help from her neighbour, learns about truffles and how to find them.
Runtime: 15 min
6:35 PM

Belle and Sebastian — 18:35

Nach Fuar an Càirdeas!
Chan eil guth aig Sebastian air duine ach e fhèin – ‘s chan eil Adele toilichte leis idir, idir! Sebastian thinks of nobody but himself, and Adele is not at all happy with him!
Runtime: 15 min
6:50 PM

Seonaidh | Shaun the Sheep — 18:50

Cò-là breith sona Timmy | Happy Birthday Timmy
The flock throw a party for Timmy's birthday, but when they become distracted, Timmy decides to entertain himself.
Runtime: 10 min
7:00 PM

An Là — 19:00

Episode 73
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

Brunch le Abigail — 19:25

Tost Frangach
Tha Abigail a’ toirt thugainn biadh blasta airson brunch, Tost Frangach. Abigail looks at a tasty addition to your brunch options - french toast.
Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer
7:35 PM

Machair — 19:35

Episode 3
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime: 25 min
8:00 PM

Mach à Seo! — 20:00

Episode 2
Ramsay visits the Campsies for a fun-filled holiday. Tha Ramsay a’ tadhal air Monadh Chamsaidh son làithean spòrsail.
Runtime: 30 min
8:30 PM

An Clo Mor — 20:30

Episode 2
Seumas is struggling with the secret of who Rory really is. Meanwhile Sìleas is forced to take drastic decisions at the mill, including rehiring Boyd.
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 PM

Prois Tartan/Tartan Pride — 21:00

Documentary looking at the oldest international football fixture in the world, Scotland v England, and how its significance continues to resonate in present-day Scotland.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Sgeulachd Cogaidh na h-Artaig/Untold Arctic Wars — 22:00

Episode 6
Deep mistrust exists between the two sides. The Soviet Union threatens with neutron bombs, and Nato deploys missiles in Europe.
Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer
10:50 PM

Binneas - Na Trads — 22:50

Episode 4
Seata cuirme le Ellie Beaton aig Duaisean nan Trads, 2025. Concert set performed by Ellie Beaton at the 2025 Trad Awards.
Runtime: 10 min
11:00 PM

Seirm — 23:00

Episode 2
Màiri Anna NicUalraig le ceòl dùthchasach agus traidiseanta bho Celtic Connections. Mary Ann Kennedy presents a show with folk and traditional music from Celtic Connections.
Runtime: 1 hr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Friday 12 June) on BBC ALBA, you can watch An Là, Brunch le Abigail, Machair, and Mach à Seo!. Check the full schedule for more details.

How can I watch BBC ALBA live?

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When does programming end on BBC ALBA today?

Today's programming on BBC ALBA ends at 00:00 (19:00 your time) with Seirm.

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

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