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Wed15
Today
22 programmes
11hWed 15 Apr
Alba Today
A fresh perspective from Scotland. A new look straight from the Highlands.
10mWed 15 Apr
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare)
Fox and Hareâs gang return in episodeâŻ13 ofâŻ26. This time a seal organizes a swimming contest on the lake. Owl canât resist and throws his hat in the ring, so expect plenty of splashy fun and cheeky âŚ
News
10mWed 15 Apr
Beathaichean a' Bocadaich
A short BBC Alba kids show starring Sophie. She uses magic binoculars to watch animals dance â eagles flap, rhinos stomp. She and her friends join in and turn wildlife into a dance lesson. Ideal for âŚ
News
5mWed 15 Apr
Meaban is Moo
In episode three of seriesâŻ1, Linda drops by her friends Meaban and Mooâs hut and sets up a musicalâinstrument scavenger hunt. The three run around the cottage searching for drums, flutes and other iâŚ
News
10mWed 15 Apr
Na Clangairean
Beag Chlangair goes out on the musicâboat to fish and ends up catching something unexpected. It is the 15th episode of the 52âpart Gaelic series âNaâŻClangaireanâ, a short 11âminute adventure for younâŚ
News
15mWed 15 Apr
Na Clangairean
EpisodeâŻ16 of the 52âpart series NaâŻClangairean finds Meanbh asking Mamaidh to sing, only to be told ânoâ. The elevenâminute Gaelic story is short and sweet, ideal for little ones who like simple, coâŚ
News
5mWed 15 Apr
'S E Iasg a Th'Annam (I'm a Fish)
Meet a clownfish that lives among sea anemones. It cleans the anemone and gets protection from predators in return. This twoâminute clip is part of seriesâŻ1âs âIasgâèibhinnâ episode (36 ofâŻ52). If yoâŚ
News
5mWed 15 Apr
Stòiridh
Stòiridh is a cosy bedtime slot for little ones. In this episode Michael Hill readsâŻThaâŻGaolâŻaigâŻCĂšâŻairâŻLeabhraichean. The story is written and illustrated by LouiseâŻYates and translated into Gaelic âŚ
News
15mWed 15 Apr
Clann na Cruinne
Get a look at a young crofterâs life on a Scottish island. He has a mission, and we see his daily routine, the land and the community from his point of view. If you like quiet, realâlife drama with aâŚ
News
15mWed 15 Apr
Belle agus Sebastian
In episode two of the Gaelic kidsâ series *Belle agus Sebastian*, a child goes missing and Belle gets blamed, leaving Ivan far from happy. The show follows the everyday adventures of Belle and her frâŚ
News
10mWed 15 Apr
Seonaidh/Shaun the Sheep
In SeriesâŻ5 of Shaun the Sheep, the farmer finally gets a lieâin after a night spent assembling his bed, and Bitzer is put in charge of guarding that precious sleep. Meanwhile Shaun, Timmy and the flâŚ
News
5mWed 15 Apr
Uaine
Calum Macdonald visits Whitelee Wind Farm to explain how wind power works and what it could mean for the future. He walks you through the turbines and the science of using wind. If youâre curious aboâŚ
News
15mWed 15 Apr
Bogaisean is...
Bogaisean is Gumbalan/Bottersnikes and Gumbles, a Uâ
News
30mWed 15 Apr
Co-Sheirm
CoâSheirm is an archive music series that puts choirs and standout soloists front and centre. This first instalment has the London Gaelic Choir, which delivers a mix of traditional Gaelic singing witâŚ
Music
30mWed 15 Apr
SpeakGaelic
SpeakGaelic is a languageâlearning series that combines lessons with realâworld Gaelic. In this episode Joy Dunlop talks with Edinburgh native TawnaâŻMaramba, then CalumâŻMaclean travels to AberdeenshiâŚ
Entertainment
30mWed 15 Apr
An LĂ
BBC ALBA serves up the day's local, national and international news, plus community updates.
30mWed 15 Apr
Immigration Tracks - Canada, le Anne NicAilpein
Immigration Tracks â Canada follows presenter AnneâŻMacAlpine as she travels to Dartmouth and beyond to locate Scottish Gaelic families who settled in Canada a century ago. Along the way she meets GaeâŚ
Entertainment
1hWed 15 Apr
Maorach - Hebridean Shellfish
Maorach follows the journey of topâquality creelâcaught shellfish from the Hebridean waters off Scotlandâs west coast to dinersâ plates in Spain. Youâll see fishermen fight winter weather to meet theâŚ
Entertainment
30mWed 15 Apr
DĂ na | Scotland's Wild Side
Coinneach Rankin (aka CoinneachâŻMacFhraing) heads out to the northâwest coast to take on the Old Man of Stoer, that famous sea stack jutting out of the Atlantic. Itâs a biteâsized slice of Scottish wâŚ
Entertainment
1hWed 15 Apr
Leonardo da Vinci - Deisciobal...
Leonardo daâŻVinci â Part One: The Disciple of Experience follows a Tuscan boy who leaves his rural home for Florence, where the Renaissance is in full swing and he begins an apprenticeship as an artiâŚ
Entertainment
Thu16
Thursday 16 April
22 programmes
6hThu 16 Apr
Alba Today
A fresh perspective from Scotland. A new look straight from the Highlands.
11hThu 16 Apr
Alba Today
A fresh perspective from Scotland. A new look straight from the Highlands.
10mThu 16 Apr
Bing
Bingâs a little bunny who learns about everyday stuff. In this short adventure he and his pal Sula spot a balloon in the park and both want to play with it at once. ElliotâŻKerley voices Bing while MaâŚ
News
5mThu 16 Apr
Bing
Bing is a sevenâminute animated preschool series about a little bunny who learns everyday lessons. In this clip he and his best mate Coco dig through a dressâup box; Bing crowns himself king and CocoâŚ
News
10mThu 16 Apr
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare)
Fox and Hare host a costume party, and the gang arrives in all sorts of outfits. The fun shifts when a mysterious guest in a ghost costume appears, and everyone wonders whoâs behind the mask. If you âŚ
News
5mThu 16 Apr
'S E Iasg a Th'Annam (I'm a Fish)
Meet a clownfish that lives among sea anemones. It cleans the anemone and gets protection from predators in return. This twoâminute clip is part of seriesâŻ1âs âIasgâèibhinnâ episode (36 ofâŻ52). If yoâŚ
News
15mThu 16 Apr
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The...
Abney the otter and his pigeon friend Teal live on a tiny island in the middle of a cityâpark lake. In episodeâŻ35 the mischievous PocâPocs get the hiccups. Teal mixes a cure that spreads fast, and thâŚ
News
10mThu 16 Apr
Peicein/Petit
Peicein/Petit follows the little lad Petit and his mates as they try to dodge bedtime with a Chinese fix. The episode has voices from LindaâŻMacLeod, KimâŻCarnie and the MacDonalds, produced by Solus PâŚ
News
5mThu 16 Apr
Stòiridh
Stòiridh is a cosy bedtime series for young children, all read in Gaelic. In this episode MuireannâŻKelly reads Jane Clarkeâs âLeagsaidh Lorgaire agus aââŻBhriosgaid a ruith air falbhâ. The story is ilâŚ
News
25mThu 16 Apr
An Doimhne/The Deep
The Deep (An Doimhne) follows the Neachdan family as they try to solve the seaâs mysteries, from hidden caves to giant white whales. The show is shortâform, 21 minutes per episode, and blends curiosiâŚ
News
10mThu 16 Apr
Na Speuran
NaâŻSpeuran is a BBCâŻALBA kids series that explores space. In this episode, astronaut Zach shares neat facts about Mars, the Red Planet. The segment is short, fun and perfect for a young space fan.
News
10mThu 16 Apr
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol...
Dave Spudâs chaotic family set off on a camperâvan breakâaway, only to find themselves at the bottom of the sea in this goofy animated adventure. The ScottishâGaelic dub, AnâŻSaoghalâŻDroil aigâŻPol, brâŚ
News
15mThu 16 Apr
An Saoghal Droil aig Pol...
The Rubbish World ofâŻDaveâŻSpud, known in Scottish Gaelic as *An Saoghal Droil aig Pòl*, follows the oddball Spud family on bizarre adventures. In this episode Pol rescues an endangered donkey from daâŚ
News
30mThu 16 Apr
Gà rraidhean Mòra
Mairi Rodgers appears at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to talk about its history and plant variety, and she meets its most famous resident, âNew Reekieâ. TèarlachâŻQuinnell joins to explain the oâŚ
Entertainment
30mThu 16 Apr
SpeakGaelic S4 (B2)
SpeakGaelic has JoyâŻDunlop talking with DrâŻMarsailiâŻMacLeod from Sutherland in the studio, and CalumâŻMaclean travels to Barra to check out one of the worldâs most unusual airports. The programme mixeâŚ
Entertainment
30mThu 16 Apr
An LĂ
BBC ALBA serves up the day's local, national and international news, plus community updates.
30mThu 16 Apr
Greim-BĂŹdh le Gregor
Chef GregorâŻMacLeod whips up tasty dishes with produce straight from the Isle ofâŻLewis. He shows you how to turn local ingredients into simple, flavourful mealsâperfect for anyone who loves homeâcookâŚ
Entertainment
1hThu 16 Apr
Leonardo da Vinci - Deisciobal...
Leonardo da Vinci â The Disciple of Experience follows the young genius as he apprentices in Florence, where he tackles unfinished commissions before moving to Milan to join Duke Sforzaâs court and bâŚ
Entertainment
30mThu 16 Apr
Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves
Seòid a' Chidsin â The Kitchen Coves follows Uisdean Macleod and Roddy (RuaraidhâŻMunro) as they try kitchen gadgets and sustainable cooking tricks, with locally sourced produce. In their barn kitchenâŚ
Entertainment
50mThu 16 Apr
About Britain: Isle of Skye
SeptemberâŻ1954, RichardâŻDimbleby and a BBC crew travelled to the Isle of Skye for an early episode of *About Britain*. The program shows rugged scenery and introduces locals such as the Skye MountainâŚ
Entertainment
10mThu 16 Apr
Belladrum 2025 - Lewis McLaughlin
Lewis McLaughlin delivers a tenâminute acoustic set from Belladrum 2025. The Scottish singerâsongwriter plays in an intimate setting that showcases his melodic folkârock songwriting. A brief, fresh lâŚ
Music
Fri17
Friday 17 April
22 programmes
6hFri 17 Apr
Alba Today
A fresh perspective from Scotland. A new look straight from the Highlands.
11hFri 17 Apr
Alba Today
A fresh perspective from Scotland. A new look straight from the Highlands.
10mFri 17 Apr
Na Clangairean
Beag Chlangair goes out on the musicâboat to fish and ends up catching something unexpected. It is the 15th episode of the 52âpart Gaelic series âNaâŻClangaireanâ, a short 11âminute adventure for younâŚ
News
10mFri 17 Apr
Meaban is Moo
In episode three of seriesâŻ1, Linda drops by her friends Meaban and Mooâs hut and sets up a musicalâinstrument scavenger hunt. The three run around the cottage searching for drums, flutes and other iâŚ
News
5mFri 17 Apr
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock
PuffinâŻRock follows Baba and his puffin family on a small adventure. This time Baba chases a cattle
News
5mFri 17 Apr
Creag nam Buthaidean/Puffin Rock
PuffinâŻRock follows Baba and his puffin family on a small adventure. This time Baba chases a cattle
News
10mFri 17 Apr
Peicein/Petit
Peicein/Petit follows the little lad Petit and his mates as they try to dodge bedtime with a Chinese fix. The episode has voices from LindaâŻMacLeod, KimâŻCarnie and the MacDonalds, produced by Solus PâŚ
News
10mFri 17 Apr
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare)
Fox and Hare host a costume party, and the gang arrives in all sorts of outfits. The fun shifts when a mysterious guest in a ghost costume appears, and everyone wonders whoâs behind the mask. If you âŚ
News
10mFri 17 Apr
Stòiridh
Arthur Cormack reads Matt deâŻlaâŻPeĂąaâs story âAnâŻStad muâŻDheireadh air SrĂ id aâ Mhargaidhâ. Christian Robinsonâs illustrations bring the words to life, and JoâŻMacdonald provides the Gaelic translatioâŚ
News
10mFri 17 Apr
An Teaghlach RĂŹoghail an...
The Royal Next Door is a BBCâŻALBA kids animation about a quirky royal familyâQueen Kat, KingâŻRob, Freya, Mia and their friendsâwho deal with everyday mishaps. In episodeâŻ44, MrsâŻKaufmann gets a mysteâŚ
News
10mFri 17 Apr
An Teaghlach RĂŹoghail an...
The Royal Next Door follows the quirky royal family as they try to fit in with ordinary life. Stella (Lana Beaton) wants to be a regular kid. You also see Queen Kat (Patsi MacKenzie), King Rob (CalumâŚ
News
15mFri 17 Apr
Clann na Cruinne
Get a look at a young crofterâs life on a Scottish island. He has a mission, and we see his daily routine, the land and the community from his point of view. If you like quiet, realâlife drama with aâŚ
News
15mFri 17 Apr
Belle agus Sebastian
In episode two of the Gaelic kidsâ series *Belle agus Sebastian*, a child goes missing and Belle gets blamed, leaving Ivan far from happy. The show follows the everyday adventures of Belle and her frâŚ
News
10mFri 17 Apr
Seonaidh/Shaun the Sheep
In SeriesâŻ5 of Shaun the Sheep, the farmer finally gets a lieâin after a night spent assembling his bed, and Bitzer is put in charge of guarding that precious sleep. Meanwhile Shaun, Timmy and the flâŚ
News
25mFri 17 Apr
An LĂ
BBC ALBA serves up the day's local, national and international news, plus community updates.
5mFri 17 Apr
Brunch le Abigail
Abigail MacIver appears inâŻBrunch le Abigail to show how to make a quick acai bowl â a light brunch treat. The segment runs for nine minutes on BBCâŻAlba, and she keeps the steps simple and the flavouâŚ
Entertainment
30mFri 17 Apr
Machair
Machair is a Gaelicâlanguage drama set on the Isle of Lewis. It follows the everyday lives and loves of the islandâs closeâknit community. The show is the first series of the soap and was filmed in LâŚ
Entertainment
30mFri 17 Apr
Mach Ă Seo!
Mach Ă Seo! follows Ramsay as he ditches the city for a weekâlong islandâhopping adventure around the Slate Islands. The Gaelic travel series has him wandering remote beaches, villages and scenery, pâŚ
Entertainment
30mFri 17 Apr
Cruit Phadruig
EpisodeâŻ4 of the sixâpart series follows PeterâŻMacQueen as he plants his first croft potatoes and then goes to meet a farmer who keeps an unusual Scottish sheep. He chats with the crofter about how sâŚ
Entertainment
1h 30mFri 17 Apr
The Barrowland Roar
Iain âSpanishâ MacKay takes you through the 100âyear story of Glasgowâs Barrowland Ballroom, talks with musicians, staff and fans who keep the place humming. He meets Del Amitri, The Fratellis, MogwaâŚ
Entertainment
50mFri 17 Apr
Fà sach na h-Eòrpa/Europe's Wilderness
Tonight's slot in Europeâs Wilderness turns the camera on the golden jackal, a shy predator that once roamed the Balkans. It shows how the jackal is reclaiming ground across Europe and offers a look âŚ
Entertainment
Sat18
Saturday 18 April
20 programmes
6hSat 18 Apr
Alba Today
A fresh perspective from Scotland. A new look straight from the Highlands.
10hSat 18 Apr
Alba Today
A fresh perspective from Scotland. A new look straight from the Highlands.
10mSat 18 Apr
AH-AH/No-No
MacĂomhairâs in full joke mode today, but AHâAH isnât buying it and thinks the ladâs a bit of a wetâblanket. The series follows AHâAH, whoâs never tried a sport before and is looking for one that fitâŚ
News
15mSat 18 Apr
Oscar & Ealasaid
Oscar &âŻEalasaid is a kidsâ adventure series that follows the duoâs escapades around their Scottish loch. In this episode Augustin swears heâs seen the legendary beast that haunts
News
10mSat 18 Apr
Pip & Posy
13/52 â Posyâs thrilled itâs Pyjama Day, but Pipâs keen to head
News
10mSat 18 Apr
Cleasan Ataidh & Tilidh/The...
The Adventures of Abney & Teal follows two palsâAbby the beaver and Teal the duckâwho live on a tiny island in a cityâpark lake and get into lightâhearted mischief. In this episode the heat is relentâŚ
News
15mSat 18 Apr
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare)
Fox and Hare host a costume party, and the gang arrives in all sorts of outfits. The fun shifts when a mysterious guest in a ghost costume appears, and everyone wonders whoâs behind the mask. If you âŚ
News
10mSat 18 Apr
An Teaghlach RĂŹoghail an...
The Royal Next Door follows the quirky royal family as they try to fit in with ordinary life. Stella (Lana Beaton) wants to be a regular kid. You also see Queen Kat (Patsi MacKenzie), King Rob (CalumâŚ
News
10mSat 18 Apr
An Teaghlach RĂŹoghail an...
The Royal Next Door is an 11âminute comedy about a modern royal family. In this episode, Stella (voiced by Lana Beaton) ends up in detention after a communityâmanager mistake. You also get Queen Kat âŚ
News
10mSat 18 Apr
Uaine
Calum Macdonald visits Whitelee Wind Farm to explain how wind power works and what it could mean for the future. He walks you through the turbines and the science of using wind. If youâre curious aboâŚ
News
15mSat 18 Apr
Clann na Cruinne
Get a look at a young crofterâs life on a Scottish island. He has a mission, and we see his daily routine, the land and the community from his point of view. If you like quiet, realâlife drama with aâŚ
News
15mSat 18 Apr
An LĂ
BBC ALBA serves up the day's local, national and international news, plus community updates.
30mSat 18 Apr
Cruit Phadruig
EpisodeâŻ4 of the sixâpart series follows PeterâŻMacQueen as he plants his first croft potatoes and then goes to meet a farmer who keeps an unusual Scottish sheep. He chats with the crofter about how sâŚ
Entertainment
20mSat 18 Apr
Somhairle Spins
Somhairle Spins follows Somhairle Johnston and his university mates as they tackle the notorious Five Ferries cycling route. Their mixed experience brings laughs, aching legs and sore backsides. If yâŚ
Entertainment
30mSat 18 Apr
Mas Fhior
Mas Fhior is a Gaelicâlanguage quiz on BBC Alba. Host Niall IainâŻMacdonald pits two teams against each other for a cash prize. The fastâpaced generalâknowledge battle will appeal to anyone who likes âŚ
Entertainment
2h 10mSat 18 Apr
FIFA Women's World Cup...
Scotland travel to Belgium for a live FIFA Womenâs World Cup qualifier, facing the hosts in a key group match. The Red Flames want points against a tough Belgian side, and both teams are
Sport
30mSat 18 Apr
Cuirm aig Celtic 2026 | Sian
Sianâs live set from Celtic Connections marks the launch of their second album. The trioâEilidhâŻCormack, CeitlinâŻLilidh and EllenâŻMacDonaldâplay with an expanded band. MeganâŻMacLellan hosts, and the âŚ
Music
55mSat 18 Apr
Fà sach na h-Eòrpa/Europe's Wilderness
The show looks at the musk ox, one of Europeâs oldest and most impressive beasts, still roaming like a living relic of the ice age. It is part of a sixâpart series that covers the continentâs biggestâŚ
Entertainment
10mSat 18 Apr
Samhradh air SĂ l
Tormod Macleod heads out for a summer fishing trip off the Isle ofâŻLewis with his buddy AngusâŻMackay, chatting about how angling keeps family ties strong. The series follows their days on the water. âŚ
Entertainment