Browse the full BBC Alba TV guide for Saturday, 17 October 2026. 15 programmes listed , including 6 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.
Early Morning
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00:00 6h
Alba Today
BBC Alba joins Radio nan GàidhealBBC Alba joins Radio nan Gàidheal, the BBC's Gaelic language radio service
Morning
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06:00 10h
Alba Today
BBC Alba joins Radio nan GàidhealBBC Alba joins Radio nan Gàidheal, the BBC's Gaelic language radio service
Daytime
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16:00 15m
Abadas
S1 · E25 · Trombaid (Trumpet)The animals learn about trumpetsThe animals have fun blowing bubbles in the garden, before one of them is chosen to look for a trumpet -
16:15 10m
Peicein/Petit
S1 · E11 · Tha mi air bhioran a bhith nam Shìonach! (I Can't Wait to Become Chinese!)Petit and his friends don't want to go to sleep because they want to keep playing -
16:25 10m
Cleasan Àtaidh & Tilidh (The Adventures of Abney & Teal)
S1 · E8 · An Rèidio (The Radio)Teal and Neep help Abney find something to fill a gap on his shelvesTeal and Neep help Abney find something to fill a gap on his shelves. Nothing seems to fit until they find an old radio in the lake, which causes all sorts of excitement -
16:35 10m
Pompon Am Mathan Beag (Pompon Little Bear)
S1 · E2 · Seangain, Seangain!Although Pompon is fond of ants, but doesn't want them to eat his toastAlthough Pompon is fond of ants, but doesn't want them to eat his toast and his honey. As a result of this, he wants to find them a new home -
16:45 15m
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare)
S1 · E2 · Dealbh (Painting)Hare has been working really hard on a beautiful painting of MermaidHare has been working really hard on a beautiful painting of Mermaid. While she is out to get a suitable frame, Fox accidently spills his drink on it, leaving a big stain -
17:00 20m
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17:20 2h 10m
Live SPFL League 1
League 1 - Airdrie v Hamilton ● LiveAirdrieonians v Hamilton Academical (Kick-off 5.30pm)Airdrieonians v Hamilton Academical (Kick-off 5.30pm). All theaction from the match at Albert Bartlett Stadium. Commentary comes from Ailig O'Henley
Tonight's Highlights
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19:30 30m
Gàrraidhean Mòra na h-Alba
S1 · E4Murdo Macdonald visits 'The Impossible Garden' in InvereweMurdo Macdonald visits 'The Impossible Garden' in Inverewe, on the coast of Wester Ross, where he finds out how the unique climate impacts on the plants they are able to grow -
20:00 30m
Dàna: Scotland's Wild Side
S2 · E4 · RonaCoinneach MacFhraing seeks out challenging new routes on the remote island of RonaCoinneach MacFhraing seeks out unclimbed lines and challenging new routes on the remote and beautiful island of Rona -
20:30 30m
Cù Leis Thu? (A Puppy for Pàdruig)
S1 · E5Peter MacQueen considers the labrador retrieverPeter MacQueen considers the labrador retriever and sets out to uncover why it's Scotland's most popular breed. His first stop is a farm in Stirlingshire, where he learns about the labrador's origins as a skilled retriever, bred for fetching game from water. Eager to see these dogs in action, Peter heads to South Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Joining a shooting party before sunrise, he watches in awe as labradors plunge into cold waters, retrieving geese with ease and agility. Later, he visits Glasgow to meet some working guide dogs, discovering the breed's gentle, intelligent, and dependable qualities -
21:00 1h
Trail West is Caraidean aig Barrowland
Trail West, Beinn Lee and Ruairidh Gray at The BarrowlandsA special concert from the Barrowland Ballroom featuring performances by Trail West, Beinn Lee and Ruairidh Gray. Celebrating 15 years as a band, Trail West invite their musical pals to 'the home of rock and roll', as their fans descend on Glasgow's most iconic venue for the ultimate West Coast party -
22:00 1h 35m
Na Worlds 2025
Part one of two. The 2025 World Pipe Band ChampionshipsCarrie MacNeil introduces the bands competing at Grade One in the 2025 World Pipe Band Championships, better known as The Worlds. This first of two programmes features the finest pipers and drummers from Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Canada and America -
23:35 25m
Belladrum
RuMacOne-man band RuMac takes to the Garden Stage at Belladrum 2025Fiona MacKenzie and Niall Iain Macdonald welcome the extraordinary one-man band RuMac to the Garden Stage at Belladrum 2025. Known for his unique twisted folk-punk versions of classic hits, RuMac recently gained attention for his performances on Britain's Got Talent. The crowd are in for a few surprises from the anarchic accordionist