Browse the full BBC Alba TV guide for Tuesday, 20 October 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
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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 11h
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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17:00 5m
Boban is Fuigheag
S1 · E35 · An CàrBoban is very impressed with his new sporty carBoban is very impressed with his new sporty car, but Fuigheag doesn't like it. He prefers a ride in the cart. With a little ingenuity though, the two of them are delighted with their toys -
17:05 15m
Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare)
S1 · E3 · Iomlaid (Exchange)Fox finds a giant dice in a box of discarded belongingsFox finds a giant dice in a box of discarded belongings. Owl really likes it too and decides to trade it for his favourite doll, Oehoe -
17:20 5m
Pompon Am Mathan Beag (Pompon Little Bear)
S1 · E3 · Abair Tachas!Mamaidh notices that he is full of fleasAfter returning from the forest, Mamaidh notices that he is full of fleas - but how will they get rid of them? -
17:25 5m
Daolag-bhreac is Seillean (Ladybird & Bee)
S1 · E20 · Ceilearadh na MaidneA loud noise awakens the duoA loud noise wakes up Ladybird and Bee, a noise like birds singing - morning singing -
17:30 10m
Cleasan Àtaidh & Tilidh (The Adventures of Abney & Teal)
S1 · E9 · Shuas gu h-Àrd (Sky High)Neep has a wonderful time flying through the windy air on a whirligigIt is extremely windy. Neep has a wonderful time flying through the air on a whirligig. Abney and Teal go to see Bop who blows a giant bubble for each of them so they can join in. They go higher and higher and higher, which Abney is not too sure about -
17:40 15m
Stan & Gran
S1 · E14 · An Amharc MòA giant albatross is seen near PortholeA giant albatross is seen near Porthole and Stan has to spot it! But the bird's footprints are bigger than any real albatross -
17:55 5m
Stòiridh
S2 · E7 · Sligeanach an aghaidh Geàrr: An Ath-rèis!Niall Iain Macdonald reads Sligeanach an aghaidh Geàrr: An Athrèis! by Preston Rutt
Tonight's Highlights
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18:00 20m
CBBC @ a' Mhod
CBBC @ a' Mhod 2/5Highlights from the junior music competitionsBekah and Zach present highlights from the junior music competitions at this year's Glasgow Mod. Plus, some of those who took part in Monday and Tuesday's competitions -
18:20 15m
Triuir aig Tri
S1 · E1Sisters Della and Lou keep things going at a hotelWith the help of their new friend Marco, sisters Della and Lou are keeping things going at Number 3, the best if craziest hotel on the island -
18:35 10m
Strì
S1 · E5Mateo joins the CBBC Alba presenters for a challengeThe CBBC Alba presenters embark on another challenge, but it remains to be seen who will emerge victorious as they are joined by Mateo -
18:45 15m
A-null 's a-nall
S4 · E4 · BulgariaRada is trying to get a dog but before this can happen, she has to stand up to two bulliesRada is trying to get a dog but before this can happen, she has to stand up to two bullies. As a result, Rocaid the dog helps her to get over the strong feelings she has felt -
19:00 30m
Seòid a' Chidsin - The Kitchen Coves
S5 · E1Roddy cooks up Caribbean chicken with rice and peasRoddy cooks up Caribbean chicken with rice and peas and a Hungarian goulash with dumplings, while Uisdean rattles off a five-minute steak dish and a tasty pan-fried hake with mussels -
19:30 30m
SpeakGaelic
S2 · E1 · Càirdeas/FriendshipJoy Dunlop guides viewers through the next steps of speaking GaelicJoy Dunlop guides viewers through the next steps of speaking Gaelic, while Calum Maclean heads on adventures to hidden treasures around Scotland -
20:00 30m
An Là (News)
Local, national and international newsLocal, national and international news and information from BBC ALBA -
20:30 30m
Rùm Gu Rùm, Le Erica
S2 · E1Erica Macpherson transforms rooms, homes and businessesErica Macpherson returns with the series in which she transforms home, homes and businesses, following her process from architectural plans to placing the finishing touches -
21:00 45m
Alba fon Talamh
S1 · E1Documentary following Calum Maclean into Scotland's underground worldDocumentary following Calum Maclean into Scotland's underground world. He begins in north-west Scotland, where he explores the cave networks of Applecross -
21:45 15m
Rurachd (Foraging)
S2 · E2Mary 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 -
22:00 1h
Trusadh - NYC MOD
S16 · E1Joy Dunlop heads to New York City to host the first-ever New York MòdJoy Dunlop heads to New York City to host the first-ever New York Mòd. As part of the 25th New York Tartan Week celebration, Trusadh will join the Scottish diaspora of this iconic city to celebrate links to Scotland with thousands of pipers and highland dancers taking the Manhattan streets by tartan storm -
23:00 30m
Fonn mo Bheatha
S2 · E4 · Margaret StewartWith Gaelic singer Margaret StewartGaelic singer Margaret Stewart joins Cathy Ann MacPhee for more music and chat -
23:30 30m
Alleluia! (Spiritual Music & Verse)
S1 · E5The Glasgow Islay Gaelic Choir performs Psalm 121The 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