BBC Alba TV Guide — Friday

Browse the full BBC Alba TV guide for Friday, 4 September 2026. 22 programmes listed , including 13 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:00 6h

Alba Today

BBC Alba joins Radio nan Gàidheal

BBC Alba joins Radio nan Gàidheal, the BBC's Gaelic language radio service

Morning

06:00 11h

Alba Today

BBC Alba joins Radio nan Gàidheal

BBC Alba joins Radio nan Gàidheal, the BBC's Gaelic language radio service

Daytime

17:00 10m

Na Clangairean

S1 · E3 · Brot a' Bhuaraidh

Dràgon-Brot' is feeling moody

Dràgon-Brot' is moody so Màidsear aims to create a machine aimed at stopping Dràgon-Brot' craving soup. However, things don't work out as planned

17:10 10m

Losgannan/Froglets

S1 · E14 · Detectives

The Froglets find a magnifying glass

The Froglets find a magnifying glass and turn into detectives to hunt a missing crayon.

17:20 5m

Creag nam Buthaidean (Puffin Rock)

S1 · E25 · Lean a' Bhuthaid (Follow the Leader)

Oona decides that she will take charge of the Shrew Crew

As Mossy is feeling ill, Oona decides that she will take charge of the Shrew Crew for the day

17:25 10m

Creag nam Buthaidean (Puffin Rock)

S1 · E26 · Buthaid am Falach (The Puffin Gawain)

Oona tries her best to hide

Oona is frustrated by a game of hide-and-seek as it seems impossible for her to conceal her colourful beak. In trying to locate a good hiding place, she puts herself in danger

17:35 5m

Peataichean/Pets

S1 · E5

Eilidh Cormack meets young children who are pet owners

Eilidh Cormack meets young children who are pet owners. Together they show, tell and share how they care for, play and interact with their pets at home

17:40 10m

Abadas

S1 · E19 · Turtur-mara (Sea Turtle)

The animals learn about sea turtles

The animals learn about the sea turtle, a creature that lives underwater and has a shell on its back

17:50 10m

Stòiridh

S2 · E23 · A' Choinean Chòir

Morag Ann MacNeil reads A' Choinean Chòir

Morag Ann MacNeil reads A' Choinean Chòir by Katie Cotton, illustrated by Blanca Gomez and translated into Gaelic by Morag Stewart

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 10m

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras (The Royals Next Door)

S1 · E21 · Pian Rìoghail

When Stella sprains her ankle, she gets a lot of attention from everyone

When Stella sprains her ankle, she gets a lot of attention from everyone. She enjoys this very much, possibly to the point of taking advantage of the situation

18:10 10m

An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras (The Royals Next Door)

S1 · E22 · Buinneagan Rìoghail

Stella doesn't wish to embarrass herself when she is invited to dinner at Mìcheal's house

Stella doesn't wish to embarrass herself when she is invited to dinner at Mìcheal's house. The problem is that the food isn't to her liking

18:20 20m

Clann Na Cruinne

S5 · E2 · Ilija - A' Chiad Rèis Agam

As Ilija is fastest in his class, the teacher signs him up for his first race

As Ilija is fastest in his class, the teacher signs him up for his first race. It is the big 350m event held in the city of Bar in May

18:40 10m

Belle agus Sebastian

S1 · E22 · Trioblaid san Taigh-sheinnse

Shelter is needed before a storm breaks

When Belle and Sebastian need shelter before a storm breaks, Roberta is on willing to offer Sebastian shelter. Regardless, Sebastian wants to get Belle in too

18:50 10m

Seonaidh (Shaun the Sheep)

S4 · E15 · Eun Annasach (Wildlife Watch)

A film crew arrives to record a rare bird nesting at Mossybottom Farm

A film crew arrives to record a rare bird nesting at Mossybottom Farm. The Farmer is delighted by all the attention, but when a cameraman films the Flock enjoying a game of cricket, drastic action is needed

19:00 25m

An Là (News)

Local, national and international news and information from BBC Alba

19:25 10m

Brunch le Abigail

S1 · E10 · Tost Frangach

Abigail MacIver takes the audience through her favourite brunch recipes

19:35 25m

Machair

S12 · E2

Gaelic soap

Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis

20:00 30m

An Cuan Sgith (The Minch)

S1 · E4

How the rich culture of our coastal waters are always evolving

Anne Lundon goes in search of stories and people connected to the famous stretch of sea, known as The Minch. From the west coast mainland of Scotland, to the easterly coast of the Hebrides, Anne discovers how the rich culture of these coastal waters is always evolving, and kept alive by those who live beside them

20:30 30m

Mas Fhior

S1 · E10

Fine and Fiona take on Gillies and Robbie in the quiz show

Fine and Fiona take on Gillies and Robbie in the quiz show where the contestants' progress is jeopardised by the Pretenders - playing from the comfort of their own homes. Hosted by Niall Iain Macdonald

21:00 1h

Miann na Maighdinn-mara (Mermaid Tales)

Hiort (St Kilda)

The mermaid takes in the Atlantic waters of St Kilda and hopes to encounter sea creatures

The Hebridean Mermaid continues her adventures around the waters of the Scottish islands with an epic journey to St Kilda. Taking in the wild Atlantic waters, dramatic sea caves and sheer sea stacks, Kate takes the audience on an awe-inspiring journey to Scotland's most westerly outpost

22:00 1h

Coin Trusaidh/Muster Dogs

S2 · E1

Series about muster dogs and their trainers in Australia

Series about muster dogs and their trainers in Australia, including Debbie and Snip, the mother and father of the new litter of puppies in Goondy Creek, Western Plains. After 14 long hours, Debbie delivers 10 gorgeous Australian border collies, five of which will steal be kept to take part in this 12-month experiment

23:00 1h

Seirm

S9 · E2

Mary Ann Kennedy presents performances from Celtic Connections 2023

Mary Ann Kennedy presents traditional and roots music from Celtic Connections 2023, featuring Breabach, Madison Violet, Stina Marie Claire and Phil Campbell

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