BBC Alba Wednesday

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

Célestine and Ernest take in a little wild goose. Célestine would like to keep it but Ernest thinks they should teach it to fly

A selection of crofting songs from Carrie, Linda, Ruairidh and the CBeebies ALBA presenters

Boban has fun being captain of a rowing boat. But what of Fuigheag?

Fuigheag is tangling everything up and Boban has to tidy all the mess up. Fortunately, the method of tidying looks like fun

Greg finds Gutierrez, Roman's missing pet turtle. Then, with Petit and Laura, everyone tries to prevent the turtle from hibernating so they can play with it a little longer

When Gasta and his friends hear banging noises, they have no idea what it is. Whatever it is, it’s coming from Gasta’s garden

Today is going to be a musical day for them all as Mgr Pìc would like Bhatair, the sea lion, to play the horns

Robert Robertson reads Cuirm-coille, written and illustrated by Jo Empson and translated into Gaelic by Donald John Macleod

As part of a school presentation, Flix and Burma are challenged to overcome their differences, and see if they can be friends. Flix is well up for it

Science and comedy, featuring contributions from expert Ishbel Murray, gag gangs from Tain, Harris and Skye with features on Pointillism, Vortex and a slinky laser

Ellen Macdonald takes a look at some of the crazy challenges attempted by the CBBC ALBA team, including some tricky upside-down noodle-lifting

When the Bògaisean have been destructive, the Gumbalan have a plan to avenge them. Sona also still has a trick or two

Choirstaidh makes her favourite milkshake, full of white chocolate and strawberries. She also shows how to make edible dominoes

Islay-born artist Heather Dewar travels to Bishopbriggs, where she meets former teacher and lecturer Rachel MacPherson, and draws a colour portrait of her

Joy Dunlop guides viewers through the first steps of speaking Gaelic

Local, national and international news and information

Remembering the life of Skye musician Jonathan MacDonald, from his childhood days, highlighting those who made an impression on him and focusing on notable events in his life

Highland-based interior designer Erica Macpherson offers stylish tips for Christmas. In Inverness, she goes in search of creative ideas to enhance simple gifts

Spoof documentary shadowing a cleaning company. Angela and Katie aim to give the competition a bleaching. Written by and starring Hannah McKirdy and Lana Pheutan

Finlay's condition is critical as Iain searches for Donna. Màiri and Alasdair are worried about Anna and land in hospital too. Pàdruig visits Màiri, but it isn't a social call

Documentary revisiting the 1862 murder of Jess McPherson, for which her best friend Jessie McLachlan was subsequently arrested and convicted. Presented by John Morrison

Award-winning musician Amy Laurenson and band, recorded at the Trad Awards, 2023. The set includes Shetland Reels, Ria's and Up an' Doon Da Harbour

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