BBC ALBA HD TV Guide & Schedule Listings
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Boban is Fuigheag
32/40. 'S fìor thoil le Fuigheag a bhith ga ruag is tha e fàs cho math air falach cuideachd! Fuigheag loves to be chased and he is getting good at hiding, too! [S] [HD]
Dòtaman - Cuideachadh
30/30. Dòtaman bho 1992 le Donaidh, Cathy is Iain, an cuspair, Cuideachadh. Dòtaman from 1992, with Donnie, Cathy and John on the topic of helping out. [HD]
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The...
...Adventures of Abney & Teal. 6/52. It is a very dark night. The Poc-Pocs keep waking Abney and Teal up and won't go to sleep. [S] [HD]
Daolag-bhreac is Seillean/Ladybird & Bee
17/26. Tha caraidean coibhneil ri chèile nuair a tha 'ad tinn. Friends are kind to one another when they are poorly. [S] [HD]
Dan & Gran
11/52. Stan, Grace and Brody form a band, but a mystery drummer joins in! Tha Dan, Ceit is Murchadh a' cur còmhlan air bhonn, ach tha drumair dìomhair a' tighinn air bòrd. [S] [HD]
Stòiridh
11/20. Eoghan Dòmhnallach a' leughadh Moilean Molach. Eoghan MacDonald reads Moilean Molach. [S] [HD]
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol...
...Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud. 47/52. Dave and his friends are locked in school overnight but find that they are not alone. [S] [HD]
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol...
...Ploc/The Rubbish World of Dave Spud. 48/52. The Spuds show off Betty and George's new bed by taking it for a spin around the town, picking up a few unexpected passengers along the way. [S] [HD]
Stri
2/12. Tha Daniel a' farpais an aghaidh preasantairean CBBC ALBA ach saoil cò shoirbhicheas? Daniel competes against the CBBC ALBA presenters, but who will emerge victorious? [S] [HD]
A-null 's a-nall
1/6. Tha piuthar 's bràthair, Tina is Jure, airson craobh sa phàirce a shàbhaladh. Brother and sister, Tina and Jure, are determined to save a tree in the park. [S] [HD]
A' Chùil
12/14. Tha Choirstaidh a' cruthachadh dominothan a ghabhas ithe agus deoch-bhainne anns A' Chùil. Choirstaidh is making dominoes you can eat and a milkshake. [S] [HD]
Turas a' Bhradain/The Salmon's Journey
4/6. Iasgach a' bhradain air cuid de na h-aibhnichean is àlluinne an Alba - cuide ri Neen NicAoidh. An odyssey through Scotland's fishing rivers with Neen MacKay.
SpeakGaelic
11/13. Learner Ilse Alim, who was raised in Germany, chats to Joy in the studio and Calum Maclean is in Scotland's Book Town. [S] [HD]
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. [S] [HD]
Miann na Maighdinn-mara (Mermaid Tales)
2/4. Kate comes across an interesting sea creature, known as a sunfish. [S] [HD]
An t-Ionnsachadh Boidheach/One Magical Year
Documentary on Dr Finlay MacLeod, who introduced some radical teaching ideas to a Scottish school in the 1970s. [S] [HD]
Trusadh - Mo Bheatha, Mo Bhodhaig
Tha am prògram seo a' rannsachadh ìomhaigh bhodhaig agus na tha e a' ciallachadh dha measgachadh de dhaoine. Exploring body image and what it means to different people. [S] [HD]
Aig an Taigh le Abigail
Tha Abigail gar toirt tro gach ceum de bhith dèanamh cèic bhlast' de dh'orains is ola-chroinn-ola. Abigail takes us through the process of making a tasty orange and olive oil cake. [S] [HD]
Machair
5/7. Drama Gàidhlig stèidhichte ann an Leòdhas. Gaelic soap set on the Isle of Lewis.
Fraochy Bay
9/10. The excessive sugar consumption in Fraochy Bay leads to the passing of the Herzzogg act and the advent of prohibition.
Alleluia!
2/6. Chloe Steele performs Sìn do làmh, a Mhoire and we hear Psalm 1 from Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association. [S] [HD]
Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
Dan & Gran
11/52. Stan, Grace and Brody form a band, but a mystery drummer joins in! Tha Dan, Ceit is Murchadh a' cur còmhlan air bhonn, ach tha drumair dìomhair a' tighinn air bòrd. [S] [HD]
Losgannan/Froglets
18/26. The Froglets turn Alex's chessboard into a dancefloor and bust out their top disco moves! [S] [HD]
Na Clangairean
11/52. Tha picnic dol a bhith ann ach cà bheil a' Chearc Iarrainn? There's going to be a picnic, but where is the Iron Chicken? [S] [HD]
Na Clangairean
12/52. Tha e neònach smaointinn gum bi cuid aonaranach ann an àite trang. It's strange to think that some feel lonely in a busy place. [S] [HD]
Peicein/Petit
8/26. Petit is afraid of putting his head under water, but what could be the reason? [S] [HD]
'S E Iasg a Th'Annam (I'm a Fish)
31/52. The Bat Fish tells us how they aren't good swimmers, but use a horn on top of their heads with bait attached to attract prey. [S] [HD]
Stòiridh
12/20. Debbie NicAoidh a' leughadh An Rionnag anns a' Choille. Debbie Mackay reads An Rionnag anns a' Choille. [S] [HD]
Lena - An Croitear Og/Lena - The Young Crofter
Sealladh air beatha croitear òg eileanach Albannach aig a bheil amas sònraichte. A look at the life of a young Scottish island crofter who is on a special mission. [S] [HD]
Belle agus Sebastian
25/52. Tha Gabriel a' trèanadh chon dha athair 'son an Rèis Mhòr Nòrdach. Gabriel is training dogs for his father to get ready for the Great Nordic Race. [S] [HD]
Seonaidh/Shaun the Sheep
19/30. The farmer is off on holiday, and the animals quickly learn that his replacement is only interested in looking after himself. [HD]
A' Chùil
11/14. Tha Choirstaidh a' toirt sùil air neach-ealain a thug buaidh oirre, an turas seo Frida Kahlo. Choirstaidh takes a look at an artist that inspires her - this time it's Frida Kahlo. [S] [HD]
Flix
5/13. There's been calamity. Flix has lost his sense of smell. What will he do now? Tha mòr-chall air a bhith ann. Tha Flix air àile a chall. Dè nì e a-nis? [S] [HD]
Golf: Mun Cuairt Alba
1/6. A journey around Scotland's golf courses. First up is a look at Fife courses, plus a top tip from Keil Beveridge and a meeting with professional golfer Laura Murray. [S] [HD]
SpeakGaelic
24/26. Innes MacQueen from the Isle of Luing chats to Joy in the studio, and Calum Maclean is in Perthshire visiting a famous palace with royal connections. [S] [HD]
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. [S] [HD]
Cù Leis Thu? | A Puppy for Padruig
3/6. Peter meets a rare Scottish dog breed, named by Sir Walter Scott himself. Coinnichidh Pàdruig ri seòrsa cù Albannach tearc a dh'ainmich Sir Bhaltair Scott fhèin. [S] [HD]
Dealbh Fraoich: A Portrait of Heather
A' comharrachadh beatha agus obair ealain Fhraoich Nic an Deòir. A celebration of artist Heather Dewar's life and work. [S] [HD]
Dàna | Scotland's Wild Side
2/6. Coinneach MacFhraing pits himself against difficult winter conditions in one of Scotland's fearsome mountain environments. [S] [HD]
Conaltradh Creutairean/Wild Talk
5/5. Sùil air na dòighean iongantach anns a bheil beathaichean a' foillseachadh gluasadan-inntinn. Discovering the surprising ways animals may experience and show emotions. [S] [HD]
Binneas - Na Trads
2/9. Roghainn bho oidhche mhòr duaisean Na Trads 2022. A nochd ceòl bho Tom Orr. Highlights from the Trad Awards 2022 with music from Tom Orr. [S] [HD]
Transatlantic Sessions: Dluth an Daimh
2/6. Featuring performances from Mary Chapin Carpenter, Aly Bain, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Fiona Kennedy and Dan Tyminski. [S] [HD]
Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
Alba Today
Sealladh ùr bho Alba. A new view from Scotland.
Bing
69/104. Nuair a tha Bing is Sula ri sreap chraobhan, tha Bing ga lorg fhèin steigte. When Bing and Sula climb trees in the park, Bing finds himself stuck. [S] [HD]
BBC ALBA HD is a Scottish Gaelic-language television channel broadcasting across Scotland and the wider UK, featuring news, current affairs, sport, music, drama, and cultural documentaries. This TV guide provides an overview of the daily broadcast schedule, helping viewers find program times, episode details, and upcoming daily listings for BBC ALBA HD.
About BBC ALBA HD
BBC ALBA HD is operated as a partnership between the BBC and MG ALBA, the Gaelic Media Service. Launched to provide dedicated Gaelic-language content, the channel delivers a mix of regional Scottish programming, news reporting, live sports coverage, and factual shows. Broadcast in high definition, BBC ALBA HD offers programs in Scottish Gaelic, with English subtitles available for the majority of non-live broadcasts to ensure accessibility for all viewers across the region.
BBC ALBA HD TV Guide
The BBC ALBA HD TV guide organizes daily and weekly broadcasts into structured schedules. Viewers checking today's or tonight's programming can easily navigate through distinct broadcast blocks, which typically include:
- Morning & Afternoon: Children's programming under the CBeebies and CBBC Gaelic blocks, alongside repeated lifestyle and factual programs.
- Early Evening: Local news bulletins, current affairs shows, and regional documentaries.
- Prime Time (Tonight): Live sporting events, original Scottish drama, flagship factual series, and music programming.
- Late Night: Late current affairs reviews, arts features, and repeat broadcasts of popular evening series.
Using BBC ALBA HD TV Listings
Checking regional TV listings allows audiences to stay informed about daily schedule adjustments and live event coverage. When using the schedule listings, consider the following details:
- Live Sports Coverage: Live broadcasts of Scottish rugby, football, or local sporting events can alter standard evening broadcast times.
- Subtitle Availability: Most pre-recorded Gaelic programs include English subtitles, accessible via standard digital TV menu settings.
- Broadcast Shifts: Special event broadcasts or extended news updates may lead to minor adjustments in the published TV schedule.
Programming Categories on BBC ALBA HD
BBC ALBA HD provides a varied mix of genres tailored to Scottish audiences and Gaelic culture:
- News & Current Affairs: Flagship daily Gaelic news coverage delivering regional, national, and international stories.
- Live & Regional Sport: Coverage of Scottish football competitions, rugby union, and traditional Highland games.
- Documentaries & History: In-depth exploration of Scottish history, heritage, island life, and environmental topics.
- Music & Arts: Traditional Scottish music sessions, concert broadcasts, festival coverage, and Gaelic cultural showcases.
- Children's Content: Gaelic-dubbed and original children's series designed for younger speakers and learners.
How to Use the BBC ALBA HD Schedule
Navigating the television schedule is simple when following a structured step-by-step process:
- Select the Date: Choose today, tonight, or a future date from the schedule view to see planned broadcasts.
- Locate Program Times: Review the chronological timeline to find the exact start and end times for your desired show.
- Check Episode Details: Click or tap on individual program titles to view episode descriptions, guidance notes, and subtitle options.
- Account for Live Events: Note any live sports banners or special broadcasts that may slightly extend or delay subsequent show times.
Viewing Information & Signal Availability
BBC ALBA HD is accessible through major free-to-air and pay-TV platforms across Scotland and the broader UK. Depending on your signal provider, you can tune into BBC ALBA HD via:
- Freeview & Freesat: Available nationwide on standard digital terrestrial and satellite channel numbers.
- Cable & Satellite Providers: Accessible via digital television packages across the UK.
- Online Streaming: Available live and on-demand through official BBC digital streaming services.
Regional Variations and Time Zones
BBC ALBA HD operates primarily on UK Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and British Summer Time (BST). While the channel's main broadcast signal is unified across the UK, viewing platforms in different regions or time zones outside the main broadcast area should adjust showtimes accordingly. Programming times can vary by date, region, and provider. Check the latest listings for the most current schedule updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BBC ALBA HD TV Guide?
The BBC ALBA HD TV guide is a comprehensive listing of all scheduled programs, broadcast times, and episode details for the Scottish Gaelic channel BBC ALBA HD.
What type of shows are on BBC ALBA HD tonight?
BBC ALBA HD's evening schedule typically features daily Gaelic news broadcasts, live or highlights sports coverage, cultural documentaries, traditional music performances, and Scottish drama series.
Are BBC ALBA HD programs available with English subtitles?
Yes, the majority of non-live programming on BBC ALBA HD includes English subtitles, which can be turned on using your television remote or streaming interface.
Where can I find the latest BBC ALBA HD schedule?
The schedule is published in daily digital TV listings, on-screen electronic program guides (EPG), and online TV guide platforms.
Why do live sports affect the BBC ALBA HD TV listings?
Live sporting events can occasionally run longer than expected, which may cause minor delays or schedule shifts for programs listed later in the evening.