BBC Alba HD Today

BBC Alba joins Radio nan Gàidheal, the BBC's Gaelic language radio service

Rudolph the Special Reindeer. Santa is so busy that he doesn't notice trouble brewing among his reindeer. Something happens to Rudolph that has never happened before

Tusk plays a ping-pong game against himself, but keeps losing the balls, while Owl comes across an abandoned egg on his walk through the forest

When everyone else in Allt na Coille except AH-AH receives mail, he feels very sad. Fortunately, his friends aim to fix the problem

Abney and Teal search all over the Island to find the perfect tree to put their presents under. They aren’t having much luck, but Bop has a surprise in store

Tony Kearney reads Na Spùinneadairean Oidhche by Peter Harris, illustrated by Deborah Allwright and translated into Gaelic by Donald John MacLeod

Little Red Riding Hood. It's the night before Christmas, and Little Red Riding Hood is on an important mission - taking a Christmas pudding to her granny

The Catatumbo Storm expands rapidly. As it is unclear what has caused it, the Neachdan must investigate to find out what's behind it

Dave and his friends are enlisted as cheerleaders for their school sports team. With the help of Gran, they put on the best cheer performance their Grimsby school has ever seen

Betty gives Dave a bad haircut ahead of the annual community disco, so Dave has to wear a wig. Unfortunately, his new stylish hairpiece comes with a few side-effects

Abigail Niclomhair makes a biscotti, a splendid festive treat to share with family and friends alike

Derek 'Pluto' Murray is joined by Iain Spanish MacKay and guest judge Erica MacPherson for the fun knockout amateur DIY competition

Joy Dunlop guides viewers through the first steps of speaking Gaelic, introducing and explaining usage for words and phrases on the topic of politics

Local, national and international news and information

Bill Innes first saw a Spitfire flying overhead when he was seven years old. He then wished to roam the clouds in such a thrilling machine and now wishes to fulfil his dream

Caitlin is an avid birdwatcher, but as a young female she is going against the stereotype. She sets off across Scotland to meet others who share her passion

A special episode peeking behind the scenes of Coinneach MacFhraing's bold European adventures to Norway and Spain

Ramsay MacMahon goes in search of the Northern Lights, which he has dreamt of seeing reading about the aurora borealis in his childhood

Sauna lover Vicky Kilgour and friend Duncan MacDonald try out some yoga, enjoy an intensive sound therapy session and dabble in some market gardening

BBC Alba joins Radio nan Gàidheal, the BBC's Gaelic language radio service