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Browse the full BBC Alba TV guide for Sunday, 18 October 2026. 24 programmes listed , including 10 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

  1. 00:00 1h

    Na Trads - An Dara Teud

    Highlights - 2024 Trad Awards
    Highlights from the 2024 Trad Awards
    Mary Ann Kennedy and Alistair Heather present highlights and music from the 2024 Trad Awards from Inverness Leisure Centre. Featuring performances from Skipinnish, Julie Fowlis, An Dannsa Dub, Ellie Beaton and Scott Gardiner, and Highland Young Musicians and Arc Fiddlers and catching up with winners and stars of the event - both onstage and behind the scenes
  2. 01:00 5h

    Alba Today

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

Morning

  1. 06:00 10h

    Alba Today

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

Daytime

  1. 16:00 10m

    Losgannan/Froglets

    S1 · E20 · Sgitheadh/Skiing
    The Froglets don home-made skis and snowboards
    The Froglets don home-made skis and snowboards, to whizz down a mountain of winter duvets.
  2. 16:10 10m

    Na Clangairean

    S1 · E15 · Am Bògas Meatailt
    Beag Chlangair catches something unusual while out fishing
    When Beag Chlangair is out fishing in the music boat, he catches something amazing. It looks like a metal ball, but looks may deceive
  3. 16:20 15m

    Na Clangairean

    S1 · E15 · Am Bògas Meatailt
    Beag Chlangair catches something unusual while out fishing
    When Beag Chlangair is out fishing in the music boat, he catches something amazing. It looks like a metal ball, but looks may deceive
  4. 16:35 5m

    Creag nam Buthaidean (Puffin Rock)

    S1 · E37 · Mossy, Beò na Aonar (Mossy Wants to Be Alone)
    Mossy wants some time away from the crew
  5. 16:40 10m

    Creag nam Buthaidean (Puffin Rock)

    S1 · E38 · Tuil air a' Chreag (Flood on the Rock)
    The puffin family's burrow is flooded
    Oona and Baba go on a sleepover with May after their burrow is flooded
  6. 16:50 5m

    Bing

    S1 · E73 · Lòn
    Bing and Sula prepare lunch together with Amma
    Bing and Sula prepare lunch together with Amma. They wash carrots and prepare peas and learn that not everybody likes food served the same way
  7. 16:55 10m

    Bing

    S1 · E74 · Grianach
    Bing and Flop find a dog when they are out
  8. 17:05 10m

    Peicein/Petit

    S1 · E10 · Chan eil mi ag iarraidh piuthar tuilleadh!/I want to be an only child again!
    Petit is tired of his little sister and decides that he will be an only child again
  9. 17:15 25m

    Hilda

    S1 · E2 · Fuamhaire a' Mheadhain-oidhch' - Caibideil 2
    The blue-haired girl is helpful to a sad and lonely giant
    The blue-haired girl is helpful to a sad and lonely giant, while her mum worries about the threats they've received and the possible move to a new place - to the city of Trolberg
  10. 17:40 15m

    A-null 's a-nall

    S4 · E3 · Ireland
    Sam is delighted when she meets Grainne, her new neighbour
    Sam is delighted when she meets Grainne, her new neighbour, but the rest of the community aren't quite as welcoming
  11. 17:55 5m

    A’ Chùil

    S1 · E14
    Choirstaidh is looking for the best slime recipe
    Choirstaidh tries different recipes to find the ultimate slime, contemplating crunchy slime, edible slime, biodegradable slime or fluffy slime

Tonight's Highlights

  1. 18:00 15m

    Flix

    S1 · E7 · Fur Balls of Fury
    Flix would like to see a film but he's too young to get in
    Flix would like to see a film, but, unfortunately, he's too young to get in to see it. What will he do now? Be careful what you wish for
  2. 18:15 15m

    An Là (News)

    Local, national and international news
    Local, national and international news and information from BBC ALBA
  3. 18:30 1h

    Seachd Là (News Review)

    Local, national and international news
    Local, national and international news from BBC ALBA
  4. 19:30 30m

    Alleluia! (Spiritual Music & Verse)

    S1 · E5
    The Glasgow Islay Gaelic Choir performs Psalm 121
    The Glasgow Islay Gaelic Choir performs Psalm 121, Mairi MacInnes sings hymn 'S E an Tighearna Fhèin Mo Chiobair, and Rupa Citta Robertson recalls her own faith story. Presented by Iain MacKinnon
  5. 20:00 30m

    Cuirm Aig Celtic 2026 (Òran Ùr)

    Òran Ùr concert at Celtic Connections celebrating new Gaelic songs
    A special concert at Celtic Connections celebrating 25 years of new Gaelic songs, presented by Joy Dunlop. Building on BBC Radio nan Gàidheal's Òran Ùr project that showcased Gaelic songs written since the turn of the century, the concert is curated by Gillebride MacMillan and features performances from stars of Gaelic singing and contemporary songwriting as well as various surprise guests
  6. 20:30 30m

    Miann na Maighdinn-mara (Mermaid Tales)

    S2 · E4
    Kate Macleod makes her way to Berneray and meets with the locals
    Kate Macleod makes her way to Berneray and meets with locals such as Donald MacLean, who explains what life was like there in days gone by. He shares with her the story of the Giant Angus MacAskill, who made a living from his height - all seven foot, nine inches of him. Roddy Shaw shares his story of growing up on Berneray and attending high school in Harris, as well as some interesting folklore about the landscape of the island. Kate attempts to swim with seals and also kayaks around the shores of the stunning West Beach - which was recently named the most beautiful beach in Europe
  7. 21:00 1h

    Trusadh - Ally, Soccer Is Na Staitean (Ally, Soccer and the States)

    S18 · E1 · Ally, Soccer Is Na Staitean (Ally, Soccer and the States)
    The footballing journey of Ally 'Bubble' Mackay
    The footballing journey of Ally 'Bubble' Mackay. Schooled on and off the pitch in the village of Bayble on the Isle of Lewis, Ally was a teenage football prodigy. A successful football scholarship in Indiana in the USA followed spells with Partick Thistle and Ross County. With hopes of a professional career on the horizon, a devastating leg break shattered his dream of playing full time. Despite the heartbreak, Ally's love for the game and determination only grew stronger, using his setback as motivation to find another way to the top flight of football
  8. 22:00 1h 35m

    Na Worlds 2025

    Part one of two. The 2025 World Pipe Band Championships
    Carrie 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
  9. 23:35 15m

    Rurachd (Foraging)

    S2 · E2
    Mary Ann Kennedy and her friend Roddy MacLean so in search of one of the most famous streams in Gaelic culture, the Sugar Brook that was celebrated by the 18th-century poet Alexander MacDonald
  10. 23:50 10m

    Skipinnish aig a' Chaisteal (Shorts)

    S2 · E3 · Eagle's Wing
    Skipinnish perform Eagle's Wing
    Skipinnish perform Eagle's Wing in front of thousands of fans at a concert celebrating 25 years of Skipinnish, from Edinburgh Castle

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