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5:00am - 1:00pm
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Alba Today

GENERIC - BBC Alba teams up with Radio nan Gàidheal, the BBC's Gaelic language radio service, to bring a fresh cultural boost to British TV, with each episode delivering a quick overview of Gaelic music and language. A documentary‑style series, this entertainment programme offers at‑a‑glance programme highlights that will appeal to UK viewers scanning their television guide for BBC Alba programming.

1:00pm - 3:20pm
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Live Shinty - Camanachd Cup

KINGUSSIE VS NEWTONMORE - A high‑octane shinty showdown at Bught Park, Inverness, with the 2.10pm final delivering non‑stop drama for UK television fans. This British TV programme packs the excitement of a knockout series into a quick‑read overview, perfect for the BBC Alba programming guide and at‑a‑glance entertainment.

3:20pm - 3:35pm
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Oscar & Ealasaid

AM MATHAN MÒR MOSACH (THE BIG BAD BEAR) - In this cheeky British TV drama, Boléro is mistakenly captured by Jean‑Mich and Jean‑Lou, who are convinced he’s the notorious Big Bad Bear. Meanwhile, Ernest and Célestine hatch a daring rescue plan, delivering fast‑paced entertainment that UK viewers will love. A perfect quick‑overview programme highlight for BBC Alba programming and the UK television guide.

3:35pm - 3:50pm
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Cleasan Àtaidh & Tilidh (The Adventures of Abney & Teal)

STEGTE (STUCK) - In this cheeky episode of the beloved British TV series on UK television, Teal discovers an old tyre for stunt fun, only for it to hilariously jam around Bop's tummy, sparking slap‑slap chaos. A perfect slice of light‑hearted entertainment for UK viewers, this programme highlight offers a quick overview at a glance for any BBC Alba programming guide.

3:50pm - 4:00pm
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Sionnach agus Maigheach (Fox & Hare)

DATHAN (COLOUR) - In this cheeky episode of the beloved British TV series, Brush gives her forest house a stylish new hue, sparking Fox’s envy and a hilarious plan to redecorate their den. The programme blends light‑hearted drama with vivid visual comedy, a perfect quick‑read highlight for BBC Alba programming and UK viewers seeking fresh entertainment at a glance.

4:00pm - 4:10pm
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An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras (The Royals Next Door)

ROYAL TUNES - When the reluctant guitarist quits Mìcheal's school talent show band, bold newcomer Stella steps into the spotlight, fighting nerves and rivalry to prove she can deliver. This lively drama episode of the series offers UK television and British TV viewers a quick overview and entertainment at a glance, an episode that fits perfectly into BBC Alba programming, television guide and programme highlights for UK viewers.

4:10pm - 4:25pm
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An Teaghlach Rìoghail an Ath-dhoras (The Royals Next Door)

CLUB LEABHAR RÌOGHAIL - Stella tries to coax the Queen into a normal hobby, signing her up for a book club, but royal attendance turns the ordinary into high‑stakes drama in this cheeky series episode. This witty British TV programme blends satire and intrigue, a must‑see for UK viewers seeking fresh entertainment in the BBC Alba programming lineup, and offers top programme highlights for a quick overview at a glance in any television guide.

4:25pm - 4:30pm
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Strì

CBBC ALBA CHALLENGE - Joined by Rachel, the CBBC Alba presenters tackle a fresh, high‑energy competition in this episode, delivering pure entertainment for UK viewers and adding a fun twist to the series. This quick overview at a glance gives British TV programme highlights for the television guide, fitting neatly into BBC Alba programming and appealing to fans of drama, documentary and light‑hearted fun.

4:30pm - 4:45pm
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Clann Na Cruinne

REISAN JAKA - A high‑octane documentary series that follows young Jaka’s relentless drive to become a motocross champion, delivering the raw commitment that defines elite sport. This episode offers UK television viewers a quick overview at a glance of the drama and entertainment that make it a standout programme in British TV and BBC Alba programming, packed with programme highlights for every fan.

4:45pm - 5:00pm
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An Là (News)

NEWS AT TEN - A fast‑paced roundup of local, national and international headlines, delivering the stories that matter to UK viewers in a crisp, at‑a‑glance format. This BBC Alba programming episode blends breaking news, in‑depth analysis and exclusive reports, making it the essential documentary‑style drama for British TV fans.

5:00pm - 5:55pm
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On the Tracks of the Wild Otter

ON THE TRACKS OF THE WILD OTTER – A one‑off documentary episode that takes UK viewers into the secret lives of Shetland’s wild otters, captured by wildlife cameraman Hugh Miles. This BBC Two feature, now a programme highlight for British TV lovers, offers a quick at‑a‑glance glimpse of nature’s drama and pure entertainment, making it a perfect fit for BBC Alba programming listings in any television guide.

5:55pm - 6:00pm
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Fraochy Bay

IS FHÈARR CARAID SA CHUIRT (CRUMPLE OF THE BAILEY) - A gripping courtroom drama where each episode follows the Sheriff Court as it sits, exposing fresh crimes and the raw tension of Scottish justice. Perfect for UK viewers seeking British TV drama, this BBC Alba programming delivers fast‑paced entertainment and at‑a‑glance programme highlights for the television guide.

6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Oran na Mna

KATHLEEN MACINNES PRESENTS A SELECTION OF HER FAVOURITE GAELIC SONGS AND POEMS - A heartfelt showcase of traditional Gaelic lullabies and poems celebrating a mother’s devotion to her child, offering UK television audiences a soothing slice of cultural entertainment. Perfect for a quick overview in any television guide, this BBC Alba programme highlights the tender power of song and verse at a glance.

6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Golf: Mun Cuairt Alba

MUN CUAIRT ALBA - Soar over the rugged Ayrshire coastline in this stunning BBC Alba documentary series episode, giving UK viewers a quick at‑a‑glance look at the birth of the Open Championship at Prestwick. Perfect for British TV fans, the programme blends breathtaking aerial footage with compelling sport history, making it a top entertainment highlight in any television guide.

7:00pm - 7:30pm
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Dàna - Scotland's Wild Side

TOIRBHEARTAN (TORRIDON) - In this BBC Alba programming documentary episode with a touch of drama, presenters Coinneach Rankin and Rori Hawthorn explore the dramatic mountain amphitheatre of Torridon, a winter wonderland for UK viewers and a summer climbing hotspot. A quick overview at a glance offers programme highlights that blend stunning scenery with adventure, a must‑see for UK television and BBC Alba programming, perfect for British TV entertainment and series fans, and a top pick in any television guide.

7:30pm - 8:00pm
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Vets: Gach Creutair Beò

GACH CREUTAIR BEO - A heart‑warming documentary series on BBC Alba programming that follows Uist vet David Buckland as he hops the ferry each week to the remote Isle of Barra, treating cats, dogs, cattle and even a lamb. This British TV programme offers UK viewers a quick overview at a glance of rural veterinary drama, delivering genuine entertainment and compelling programme highlights for the UK television audience.

8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Seirm | Celtic Connections

MARY ANN KENNEDY PRESENTS FROM CELTIC CONNECTIONS - A vibrant BBC Alba entertainment special that brings the 2025 Celtic Connections festival to UK television, featuring the electrifying sounds of Kíla, Väsen, Gaïa and the dynamic duo Angus & Kenneth MacKenzie with Mac Morin. This quick‑at‑a‑glance programme highlight offers British TV viewers a lively musical documentary experience, perfect for a quick overview in the television guide.

9:00pm - 9:55pm
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Leonardo da Vinci

DEISCIONAL AN EÒLAIS (THE DISCIPLE OF EXPERIENCE) - A vivid documentary episode that follows a Tuscan‑born artist from his quiet village roots to the bustling streets of Renaissance Florence, revealing how the era’s brilliance shaped his vision. This BBC Alba programme offers UK viewers a quick overview at a glance, blending drama and entertainment in a compelling series that will intrigue any British TV fan.

9:55pm - 10:00pm
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Skipinnish Shorts

LAND BELOW THE WAVES - Skipinnish electrify thousands at Edinburgh Castle, delivering a rousing Scottish folk‑rock performance that blends historic grandeur with modern energy as part of a special series. While not a drama or documentary, this BBC Alba entertainment episode provides UK television and British TV viewers a stunning live‑music moment, a programme highlight perfect for a quick‑read television guide at a glance.

10:00pm - 11:30pm
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Tatu Rioghail Dhun Eideann 2022

CARRIE MACNEIL PRESENTS COVERAGE OF THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO - The 2022 show returns for the first time since 2019, delivering dazzling pipe bands, precision drills and stunning fireworks on the historic castle ramparts. This BBC Alba documentary‑style programme offers UK viewers a front‑row seat to the world‑class spectacle, perfect for a quick‑read television guide highlight.

11:30pm - 0:00am
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Belladrum

CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS FEATURING FESTIVAL FAVOURITES C... - A vibrant snapshot of Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5 lighting up the Garden Stage at Belladrum 2022, delivering a high‑energy set that captures the spirit of UK festival culture. This entertainment programme, presented as a single episode and part of a series of music highlights, gives UK television and British TV audiences a quick overview and at‑a‑glance programme highlights, fitting neatly into the BBC Alba programming guide for UK viewers.