BBC Alba is a Scottish Gaelic language digital television channel jointly owned by the BBC and MG Alba. The channel was launched on 19 September 2008 and is on-air for up to seven hours a day. The name Alba is the Scottish Gaelic name for Scotland.
Popular BBC Alba shows
This Season's Shows
An Là
National, international and local news from the BBC Alba team.
Bannan
After eight years away, a young woman reluctantly returns to the small island community where she gr…
Port
Julie Fowlis and Muireann NicAmhlaoibh investigate the music and culture of cities and areas across…
Leugh Mi/Book Show
Anna MacLeod is joined by guests who discuss their favourite books and why they have made an impact…
Seirm
Music show presented by broadcaster Cathy MacDonald.
Spors/Sport
A look back at sporting highlights.
Binneas - Na Trads
Traditional music series.
Alleluia!
Spiritual music and verse.
Opry le Daniel
Irish country music show.
Ceol Duthchasach/Ken Burn's Country Music
Exploring the trailblazers who created and shaped country music.
Na Tiristich/From Tiree with Love
Documentary following the lives of the islanders on Tiree.
Eileanan na Banrighe/Islands of the Queen
Documentary exploring the diversity of the Commonwealth ‘Islands of the Queen'.