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 Saturday 27 June 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Sat 27 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.
4:00 PM

Lon le Linda — 16:00

Scones
Tha Linda NicLeòid agus a caraidean a’ deanamh sgonaichean le càise agus coirce. Linda Macleod and friends make tasty cheese and oat scones.
Runtime: 20 min
4:20 PM

Oscar & Ealasaid — 16:20

An Coisiche-cadail/The Sleepwalker
More and more objects are disappearing in town: Célestine's notebook, Boléro's hat, Mrs Tupile's binoculars, and even… the Green Mouse's cape! What's going on here?
Runtime: 15 min i Available on iPlayer
4:35 PM

Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 16:35

An Cafaidh/The Café
Abney and Teal decide to set up a café. They're worried about not getting any customers, but they have no reason to be concerned.
Runtime: 10 min
4:45 PM

Abadas — 16:45

Magnifying Glass
Ela is very tired today, but is she too exhausted to play the word game? Join the Abadas as one of them heads off for another island adventure to find today's word.
Runtime: 15 min
5:00 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royals Next Door — 17:00

Campachadh Rìoghail
Tha Stella ’son sealltainn do Mhia is Freya na sgilean campachaidh aic’. Stella wants to show Mia and Freya her camping skills.
Runtime: 10 min
5:10 PM

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras/The Royals Next Door — 17:10

Òraid Rìoghail
Tha duilgheadas aig Stella le òraid, ach tha Mia is Freya faisg air làimh, le taic. Stella has a problem with a speech, but Mia and Freya are nearby to help.
Runtime: 10 min
5:20 PM

Uaine — 17:20

Hydro
We’re not short of water in Scotland and Calum is in the Highlands to find out more about hydroelectric power.
Runtime: 10 min
5:30 PM

Clann Na Cruinne — 17:30

Am Buachaille
Tha Tòmas airson a bhith na bhuachaille nuair a dh’ fhàsas e mòr. Tòmas wants to be a herdsman when he grows up.
Runtime: 15 min
5:45 PM

An Là — 17:45

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: 15 min
6:00 PM

Murchadh MacPhàrlain: Bard Mhealboist — 18:00

Award-winning documentary profiling Murdo MacFarlane, the renowned Gaelic songwriter from the island of Lewis, whose work was a catalyst for a whole new era of modern Gaelic music.
Runtime: 1 hr
7:00 PM

Mach à Seo! — 19:00

Episode 4
Ramsay MacMahon heads off on a trip through Dalbeattie and Lockerbie. He learns about the area’s granite industry, samples a local delicacy and becomes a farmer for the afternoon.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Somhairle Spins — 19:30

Badger Divide Pàirt 2
After a tough start, Somhairle and Innes continue riding the Badger Divide, where they encounter mechanical issues, torrential rain, shortcuts, wrong turns and lost baggage!
Runtime: 20 min i Available on iPlayer
7:50 PM

Suas gu Deas — 19:50

Episode 6
Tha fèill a chruidh ann a Loch na Madadh agus tha Còisir Ghàidhlig Bharraigh aig a Mhòd. Crofters select their best cattle for market, and Barra Gaelic Choir perform at the Mod.
Runtime: 40 min
8:30 PM

Port Steòrnabhaigh — 20:30

Episode 6
We mark a historic day for the Hebrides as the first cruise ship arrives at the Deep Water Terminal.
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 PM

Seirm — 21:00

Episode 5
Featuring composers and performers Marit & Rona, and the exciting Kinnaris Quinte make their second Seirm Celtic Connections appearance.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Rocaidean gu Leor (Rockets Galore) — 22:00

Scotland is at the forefront of the space industry. Mairi Rodgers meets some of those involved in it and visits communities where spaceports are being built.
Runtime: 1 hr 15 min
11:15 PM

An Cruinne Caochlaideach/Dynamic Planet — 23:15

Teine/Fire
As the planet heats up, those fighting climate change show how science, nature and tradition can prepare us for the future.
Runtime: 55 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 27 June) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Mach à Seo!, Somhairle Spins, Suas gu Deas, and Port Steòrnabhaigh. 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 00:10 (19:10 your time) with An Cruinne Caochlaideach/Dynamic Planet.

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

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