BBC Alba TV Guide — Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Dave discovers that his body is a musical instrument and is asked to replace a band member in his favourite group, the Whippets

Grimsby is putting on its annual community play and Anna wants the role of princess. Cast as a witch instead, the Spuds set out to prove that witches can have happy endings, too

The CBBC Alba presenters embark on another challenge, but it remains to be seen who will emerge victorious as they are joined by Mhairi

Short drama Mystique No 375, set in Largs, south-west Scotland. Ten-year-old Kriselle lives with her father, who manages a rundown seaside theatre. Kriselle is wise beyond her years, and has a hankering for being on stage herself - but the theatre is fast losing money and may have to close down. With Cailean Collier and Caramarie Maccalman

Choirstaidh takes a look at the famous artist Hilma Af Klint, and shows you how to make your own picture in her style

Best friends Christy and Zach plan the ultimate day out for each other in Inverness. Christy has £150 to spend, while Zach has just £40. The pair try a local delicacy and head out on Loch Ness to find Nessie. In Gaelic

Joy Dunlop guides viewers through the first steps of speaking Gaelic. Calum Maclean is in Perthshire to explore the myths connected to one of Britain’s oldest trees

Peter MacQueen can no longer ignore the mess of the front garden and he finally gets to work tidying it up. To make sure he stays on track, he enlists the help of plant enthusiast Mìcheal Bauer

Kate Macleod visits Rubha an Dùnain in the company of Coinneach Maclean where she learns a little about Viking history. She also meets piper Decker Forrest, who tells her all about the famous MacCrimmon pipers. She then gets an opportunity to swim and cook with Clare Coghill, who is making a name for herself as an expert chef, and visits famous Skye landmarks Neist Point, Talisker Bay and the Ascrib Islands

Niamh and Kait try out mindfulness in Skye. In Gaelic

Broadcaster Cathy Macdonald talks to sons and daughters of the manse, who were brought up during a time when the church had far-reaching influence. She speaks to the Rev Iver Martin, who followed in his father's footsteps and became a minister, and who is now the Moderator of the Free Church of Scotland

Gaelic soap based on the Isle of Lewis

The local TV and radio stations look for environmental friends. Colourful drama following the exploits of the eccentric residents of a miniature metropolis

Iain MacKinnon presents a mix of hymns, psalms and readings from Coats in Paisley. Among the singers performing are Rachel Walker, Iain 'Costello' Maciver, Rona MacLeod & Duncan MacLeod, and the choir Soisgeul, conducted by Gareth Fuller