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 20 October 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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GREAT! mystery+1
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Dates
BBC ALBA Schedule — Tue 20 Oct
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
Boban is Fuigheag — 17:00
An Càr
Tha dèideag ùr a glacadh aire Bhobain. Boban is very impressed with a new toy.
5:05 PM
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare) — 17:05
Iomlaid
Fox finds a giant dice in a box of discarded belongings. Owl really likes it too and decides to trade it for his favourite doll.
Runtime:
15 min
5:20 PM
Pompon Am Mathan Beag/Pompon Little Bear — 17:20
Abair Tachas!
Tha tachas mòr air Pompon ach tha làn fhios aig Mamaidh dè nì i mu dhèidhinn! Pompon is very itchy but Mamaidh knows exactly what to do about it!
Runtime:
5 min
5:25 PM
Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean — 17:25
Ceilearadh na Maidne
Tha fuaim a’ dùsgadh Daolag-bhreac is Seillean – fuaim mar eoin a’ seinn – ceilearadh na maidne! A loud noise wakes up Ladybird and Bee, a noise like birds singing.
Runtime:
5 min
5:30 PM
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal — 17:30
Shuas gu h-Àrd/Sky High
It is extremely windy and Neep has a wonderful time flying through the air on a whirligig.
5:40 PM
Dan & Gran — 17:40
An Amharc Mò
A giant albatross is seen near Porthole and Stan has to spot it! Thathas a' faicinn biast mhòr de dh' albatras faisg air a' Phort Bhàn 's tha Dan 'son fhaicinn
Runtime:
15 min
5:55 PM
Stòiridh — 17:55
Sligeanach an aghaidh Geàrr: An Ath-rèis!
Niall Iain Dòmhnallach a' leughadh Sligeanach an aghaidh Geàrr: An Ath-rèis! Niall Iain Macdonald reads Sligeanach an aghaidh Geàrr: An Ath-rèis!
Runtime:
5 min
6:00 PM
Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail — 18:00
CBBC @ a' Mhod 2/5
Bekah agus Zach le taghadh bho Mhòd na bliadhna sa. Bekah and Zach with highlights from this year’s Glasgow Mod.
Runtime:
20 min
6:20 PM
Triuir aig Tri — 18:20
Episode 1
With the help of a new friend, two young sisters keep things going at Number 3, the best if craziest hotel on the island.
Runtime:
15 min
6:35 PM
Stri — 18:35
Episode 5
The CBBC ALBA presenters love a good challenge, but who will emerge victorious as Mateo joins them?
6:45 PM
A-null ’s a-nall — 18:45
Bulgaria
Tha Rada brònach ach tha Rocaid, an cù, na chuideachadh mòr dhi. Rada is sad, but Rocaid the dog is a great help to her.
Runtime:
15 min
7:00 PM
Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves — 19:00
Episode 1
Tha na seòid a’ dèanamh biadh nach toir fada ullachadh agus biadh a bheir ùine. The lads cook fast and slow foods.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
SpeakGaelic — 19:30
SpeakGaelic: Series 2 - 1
Joy Dunlop meets learner Mihoko Pooley from Japan, and Calum Maclean is in Glasgow as he explores the history of the oldest surviving music hall in the world.
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
Rùm Gu Rùm, Le Erica — 20:30
Episode 1
Interior designer Erica MacPherson is back with another series transforming rooms, homes and businesses.
Runtime:
30 min
9:00 PM
Alba fon Talamh/Scotland Underground — 21:00
Episode 1
Calum starts his underground tour in the north west of Scotland, exploring the incredible cave networks of Applecross.
Runtime:
45 min
9:45 PM
Rurachd (Foraging) — 21:45
Episode 2
Mary Ann Kennedy and Lucy Cooke forage nature’s bounty. We go in search of Alexander MacDonald’s Sugar Brook in Kilchoan.
Runtime:
15 min
10:00 PM
Trusadh — 22:00
NYC MOD
Tha Joy Dunlop a’ dèanamh air New York airson a bhith na bean an taighe air a’ chiad Mhòd a bhios anns a’ bhaile. Joy Dunlop hosts the first ever New York Mòd.
Runtime:
1 hr
11:00 PM
Fonn mo Bheatha — 23:00
Margaret Stewart
Ceòl agus còmhradh le Cathy Ann Nic a Phi còmhla ri Maighread Stiùbhart. Music and chat presented by Cathy Ann MacPhee with guest Margaret Stewart.
Runtime:
30 min
11:30 PM
Alleluia! — 23:30
Episode 5
Psalm 121 sung by Glasgow Islay Gaelic Choir, the Hymn 'S E an Tighearna Fhèin Mo Chiobair by Mairi MacInnes, and Rupa Citta Robertson tells her own personal faith story.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Tuesday 20 October) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Rùm Gu Rùm, Le Erica. 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 Alleluia!.
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.