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 Wednesday 10 December 2025 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

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Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.

Oscar & Ealasaid

Dithis as Fheàrr/It's Better with Two
Mr Martin and Mrs Tulipe are not very happy on New Year's Eve. Célestine wants to help bring them closer together.
Runtime: 15 min

Meaban and Moo

Episode 1
Linda visits Meaban and Moo with a challenge. Today, they must find items to keep them warm.
Runtime: 5 min

Ainmhidhean CBeebies

Sioraf agus Ailbhean
Tha Ruairidh agus Carrie ag innse dhuinn mu shiorafan agus ailbhein. Ruairidh and Carrie tell us all about giraffes and elephants.
Runtime: 5 min

Peataichean/Pets

Episode 2
Eilidh Cormack meets young pet owners who show how they care for, play and interact with their pets at home. Here, Eilidh is joined by Florence and her guinea pigs, Buttercup and Bluebell.
Runtime: 5 min

Treubh an Tuathanais (Big Barn Farm)

Bun-Chuis Na Gnost
Tha Muireall den bheachd gu bheil i math air seinn ach chan eil an Treubh ag aontachadh. Muireall thinks that she’s a good singer but the Farmyard Bunch don’t agree.
Runtime: 15 min

Gasta a' Ghraineag/Happy the Hoglet

Geòla Ghasta
Chan eil Diorbhail toilicht’ nuair tha ’ad uile ’g iarraidh cluich leis a’ bhàt' aic’. Diorbhail isn’t happy when everyone wants to play with her sailboat.
Runtime: 5 min

Stòiridh

An Taigh Beag ri Taobh na Mara
Julie Fowlis a’ leughadh An Taigh Beag ri Taobh na Mara. Julie Fowlis reads An Taigh Beag ri Taobh na Mara, by Natalie Russell.
Runtime: 10 min

Clann Na Cruinne

Ilija - A’ Chiad Rèis Agam
Tha Ilija dol a ruith sa chiad rèis aige – saoil ciamar a thèid dha? Ilija is going to run in his first race, how will he get on?
Runtime: 20 min

Triuir aig Tri

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

Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles

Samh Mòr Throig
Tha samh lobht’ a’ tighinn à crogan – ach dè th’ ann? There’s a rotten smell coming from a jar, but what is it?
Runtime: 10 min

Stri

Episode 9
The CBBC ALBA presenters love a good challenge, but who will emerge victorious as Shanni joins them?
Runtime: 5 min

A’ Chùil

Episode 8
Tha Choirstaidh a’ dèanamh glainne dhathte anns A’ Chùil. Choirstaidh makes some stained glass.
Runtime: 10 min

Cidsin Granaidh Chalanais

Episode 1
Gregor takes on grannie’s recipe for rhubarb and orange jam, using his own home-grown rhubarb.
Runtime: 30 min

SpeakGaelic

SpeakGaelic: Series 3 - 10
Melvin Oosterhuis from the Netherlands is Joy’s guest in the studio, and Calum Maclean visits a place of worship in a magnificent building in Glasgow’s west end.
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

Cù Leis Thu? | A Puppy for Padruig

Episode 4
Peter travels to Shetland to meet the islands’ native dog, the Shetland sheepdog. Bidh Pàdraig a’ siubhal gu Sealtainn gus coin nan eilean, an Shetland Sheepdog, a choinneachadh.
Runtime: 30 min

The Hebridean Baker – Beicear nan Eilean

A hectic year in the life of Coinneach MacLeod, the Hebridean Baker. Bliadhna dhripeil ann am beatha Choinnich MhicLeòid, Bèicear nan Eilean.
Runtime: 1 hr

Sona

Episode 1
Dithis charaid air turas toileachais is slàinte an sgìrean iongantach Taobh Siar na h-Alba. Two friends search for wellbeing in amazing places on Scotland’s west coast.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Transatlantic Sessions

Episode 5
This episode includes musical stars Ricky Skaggs, Alison Krauss, Eddi Reader, Bela Fleck, Donald Shaw and Sharon White.
Runtime: 30 min

An Cruinne Caochlaideach/Dynamic Planet

Uisge/Water
As the world warms, oceans are changing, with far-reaching consequences for the life they contain and the people that rely upon them.
Runtime: 1 hr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC ALBA tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 10 December) on BBC ALBA, you can watch Cidsin Granaidh Chalanais, SpeakGaelic , An Là, and Cù Leis Thu? | A Puppy for Padruig . 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 with An Cruinne Caochlaideach/Dynamic Planet.

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