BBC ALBA TV Guide
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 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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AH-AH/No-No
Ri Falach-Fead
Tha AH-AH agus a charaidean a’ cluich falach-fead an-diugh agus tha aige-san rin lorg. AH-AH and his friends are playing hide-and-seek today and he has to find them.
Runtime:
10 min
Abadas
Cnò-bhainne/Coconut
The Abadas are playing Hari's super throwing game, but things are tougher than they seem.
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The Adventures of Abney & Teal
An Obair-ealain/The Artwork
It is a beautiful day and Abney is inspired to make some art. He can’t find anything to draw, but then Bop strikes the perfect pose.
Runtime:
15 min
Ladybird & Bee/Daolag-bhreac is Seillean
Mìn is Spìceach
Tha rudeigin neo-àbhaisteach air tuiteam gu talamh an-diugh. Something unusual has fallen to the ground today.
Runtime:
5 min
Oscar & Ealasaid
Dìomhaireachd na Lucha Uaine/The Secret of the Green Mouse
Célestine catches the Green Mouse stealing carrots from the vegetable garden.
Runtime:
10 min
Stòiridh
Bùth nan Gàirean
Ruairidh Graham reads Bùth nan Gàirean, written and illustrated by Satoshi Kitamura and translated into Gaelic by Morag Stewart.
Runtime:
10 min
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud
Na Coin Chaola/The Whippets
Dave discovers that his body is a musical instrument and is asked to replace a band member in his favourite group, The Whippets.
Runtime:
10 min
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud
Na Bana-bhuidsich/Grimsby Fairy Tale
Grimsby is putting on its annual community play and Anna wants the role of princess. Cast as a witch instead, the Spuds set out to prove that witches can have happy endings, too.
Runtime:
10 min
Hilda
Fuamhaire a’ Mheadhain-oidhch’
Tha daoine beaga do-fhaicsinneach a’ tarraing buaireadh ‘son Hilda. Ach carson? Tiny, invisible people are causing trouble for Hilda. But why?
Runtime:
30 min
An Sgoil
Episode 3
Foghlam Fiadhaich air a’ bhlàr a-muigh aig Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche. Outdoor education day at Sgoil Taobh na Cloiche.
Runtime:
10 min
Vets: Gach Creutair Beo
Episode 3
Tarbh ann an Inbhir Ùige, Dalmatian a’ faighinn sgana CT agus dà phiseag liopard sneachda. A bull is sedated, a Dalmatian gets scanned and snow leopard kittens have health checks.
Runtime:
30 min
SpeakGaelic
SpeakGaelic: Series 2 - 2
We meet learner Andrew Gourlay from Fife, and Calum Maclean is in Perthshire to explore the myths connected to one of Britain’s oldest trees.
Runtime:
30 min
An Là
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
Port an t-Òib
Episode 3
Rachel Campbell takes her place on the lifeboat crew, and Kenny Macleod organises the village Christmas lights display.
Wildcats: Cait ann an Cunnart
Episode 1
Oidhirpean èiginneach cait-fhiadhaich na h-Alba a shàbhaladh tro obair-ghlèidhteachais dàna. Following the efforts to save Scotland’s wildcats from extinction.
Runtime:
1 hr
Miann na Maighdinn-mara/Mermaid Tales
Episode 3
Kate visits Rubha an Dùnain in the company of Coinneach Maclean, where she learns a little about Viking history.
Runtime:
45 min
Binneas - Na Trads
Episode 4
Amy Laurenson agus còmhlan-ciùil clàraichte aig Duaisean nan Trads, 2023. Amy Laurenson and band recorded at the Trad Awards in 2023.
Runtime:
15 min
Machair
Episode 8
Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis.
Runtime:
25 min
Fraochy Bay
Spa 's a' bhaile/The Chill-out Bay
A fat cat businessman identifies the bay as the perfect location for a new spa. He sends an envoy to explore, expecting peace and tranquillity.
Runtime:
5 min
Alleluia!
Episode 4
Sreath spioradail le laoidhean, sailm agus leughaidhean. A series of spiritual music, reflections and readings.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC ALBA tonight?
Tonight (Tuesday 20 January) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Vets: Gach Creutair Beo, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Port an t-Òib. 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 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.