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 tomorrow in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC ALBA Schedule — Tomorrow

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The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )

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

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

Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean — 17:00

Danns' an t-Seangain

Tha sinn a’ dèanamh danns’ le seanganan an-diugh. We are dancing with ants today.

Runtime: 5 min

5:05 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:05

Itean air an Rusladh

Tha ar caraidean a' lorg eun sònraichte. Preschool animation. Oona and Baba enlist Otto's 'owl skills' to help them find the White Egret.

Runtime: 5 min

5:10 PM

Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock — 17:10

A' Sireadh Bernie

Tha Oona a cluich ann an Coille na Ceilpe. Preschool animation. Oona and Silky are playing in the Kelp Forest, but things seem a bit strange there today.

Runtime: 10 min

5:20 PM

Boban is Fuigheag — 17:20

An Ruaig

Tha Fuigheag airson geama 'ruaig' a chluich le damhan-allaidh an-diugh. Fuigheag wants to play 'chase' with a spider today.

Runtime: 10 min

5:30 PM

Losgannan | Froglets — 17:30

Co-là-breith | Birthday Party

On Alex's birthday, the Froglets lift off in a hot air balloon for a high-flying party!

Runtime: 5 min

5:35 PM

Meaban and Moo — 17:35

Episode 5

Linda visits her friends Meaban and Moo with a challenge. Today, they must find orange items.

Runtime: 10 min

5:45 PM

Dòtaman — 17:45

Laithean Saora

Dotaman goes on holiday in this colourful classic from the archives. Join Donnie and Rhoda as they dress up, sing and share a story on the topic of holidays.

Runtime: 10 min

5:55 PM

Stòiridh — 17:55

Piseagan Piotsa

Martin MacIntyre reads Piseagan Piotsa, written and illustrated by Charlotte Voake.

Runtime: 5 min

6:00 PM

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

Speuchlairean Rìoghail

Tha Stella ’son 's gum bi i a’ coimhead tapaidh – saoil an cuidich speuchlairean i? Stella wants to appear clever, will glasses help her?

Runtime: 10 min

6:10 PM

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

Samhna Rìoghail

Tha Oidhche Shamhna ann a-rithist ‘s tha Molaidh air bhioran gus am faigh i a-mach. It’s Halloween again, and Molaidh is really excited to go trick or treating.

Runtime: 10 min i Available on iPlayer

6:20 PM

An Sgoil — 18:20

Episode 5

Chan eil Mgr Mackle idir toilichte ‘s e airson faighinn a-mach cò mhill a’ chlach le peant! Mr Mackle is not happy and wants to find out who has vandalised the stone with paint!

Runtime: 15 min

6:35 PM

Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:35

Là Gumbal Sona do Bhonns

Tha Là Gumbal Sona Bhonns ann an-diugh ach saoil am bi na Gumbalan uile fialaidh rithe. It’s Bonns’ Happy Gumble Day, but will the Gumbles be kind to her?

Runtime: 10 min

6:45 PM

Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles — 18:45

Cathair an Rìgh

Tha na Gumbalan is na Bògaisean uile ri strì airson an cathair òir fhaighinn dhaibh fhèin. The Gumbals and the Bògaisean all try their utmost to get the golden seat for themselves.

Runtime: 15 min

7:00 PM

Fuine — 19:00

Episode 3

Gregor MacLeod makes rich lemon custard-filled Genovese biscuits from Sicily with soft buttery pastry.

Runtime: 30 min

7:30 PM

SpeakGaelic — 19:30

SpeakGaelic: Series 1 - 5

Calum Maclean visits Airth in Stirlingshire where he discovers a fruity architectural surprise.

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

Mas Fhìor

Niall Iain Macdonald hosts a 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

Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales — 21:00

Episode 2

Kate keeps heading south and meets up with Liam Crouse, who takes her out for a trip around Lochboisdale.

Runtime: 45 min

9:45 PM

Faodail — 21:45

Episode 3

The Faodail Film Archive celebrates lost indigenous films and showcases them to communities across the Outer Hebrides.

Runtime: 15 min

10:00 PM

Transatlantic Sessions — 22:00

Episode 2

Julie Fowlis agus Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh le taghadh ciùil bho Transatlantic Sessions. Julie Fowlis and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh present highlights from Transatlantic Sessions.

Runtime: 30 min

10:30 PM

An t-Eilean/The Island — 22:30

Episode 1

PC Kat Crichton confronts her past when assigned to a murder case on the Isle of Harris. Tha PC Kat Crichton a’ dol an sàs ann an cùis mhuirt sna Hearadh agus a eachdraidh fhèin.

Runtime: 55 min i Available on iPlayer

11:25 PM

Abigail — 23:25

Dutch Baby

Tha Abigail a’ toirt thugainn beachd annasach airson treat, Dutch Baby. Abigail shares an idea for an unusual treat - a Dutch baby.

Runtime: 5 min

11:30 PM

Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves — 23:30

Episode 2

Tha na seòid a’ feuchainn air biadh à Iapan, a leithid stèigean Wagyu, Bradan Teriyaki agus Coiridh Katsu. The lads cook Japanese dishes, including a western-style katsu curry.

Runtime: 30 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Monday 17 August) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Fuine, 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 00:00 (19:00 your time) with Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves.

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

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