BBC Alba TV Guide — Thursday, 16 July 2026

Troig is on a mission as he has decided that he must break a record and get his name into the Gumbledex. To achieve this, he must pull six nasal hairs out of six Bògaisean

Bonns breaks Sona’s propeller but doesn't tell him, and goes off to Cnoc Bògais with Uilidh and Troig in search of a replacement part

The farmer's niece pays a visit, bringing her precious pet rabbit. The farmer entrusts Bitzer to look after it while they go inside for lunch - but then it disappears

The Spuds launch a rescue mission when Fuzzypeg eats the flea that Dave is pet-sitting for Lil Sue. Will they reach Mr Grumps before he is dissolved like food inside Fuzzypeg’s tummy?

Dave has a bad day and tells a news reporter that Grimsby is rubbish. When his words are aired on the news, his whole seaside town turns against him. With the help of his friends and a rogue fox, Dave makes amends by shooting a film about all the great things that Grimsby has to offer.

Christy and Zach compete to curate the perfect day out for each other in towns and cities around Scotland, one with a budget of £150, the other with just £40. In Gaelic

Joy Dunlop inspires viewers to take up the Gaelic language, here focusing on the theme of community

Local, national and international news and information from BBC ALBA

Islay-born artist Heather Dewar travels to South Uist, where she meets Liam Crouse. Liam hails from the east coast of America but came to Scotland in his late teens to study

With lobster season looming, captains fight fatigue and the elements to fill crab and scallop quotas before time - and luck - run out

Summer fishing trips off the Isle of Lewis with Angus Mackay and friends. In Gaelic

Betty proves how adept she is at blowing her mating call. She is wooed by a celebrity admirer - an outdoorsman who would travel to the ends of the Earth for her. Daniel makes a major declaration of love, Lewis Fraser does his best to break up the business and tensions simmer as Angela and Katie clean an outdoor sauna together. The clock is ticking, and it will take something special to stop the company being snatched away. In Gaelic with English subtitles

Reports on some of the most important issues from Scotland and across Europe

Music and conversation from a special concert by Bon Débarras. The Montreal band were in Glasgow as part of Celtic Connections 2026 for a special concert alongside Sian. Rooted in the traditional music of Quebec, their sound is a fusion of music, dance and poetry and they brought an incredible energy to kick off proceedings at The Barony Hall. Presented by Megan MacLellan

This episode features musical stars from the UK, Ireland, and the US, including Emily Smith, Martha Wainwright, Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh, Rosanne Cash and Paul Brady