Selling Scotland
Jack Docherty takes an entertaining look at Scotland's most memorable adverts. Joining him on this archive journey will be some of Scotland's funniest and best known faces.
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Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
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Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
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Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
In this music spectacular from Edinburgh Castle, Tattoo performers including the Massed Pipes and Drums are joined by Swiss drummers Majesticks, Indian bhangra dancers from Teamwork Arts and the US Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes. There is also a navy-led cast of HM Royal Marines Bands, the US Navy Ceremonial Guard Drill Team and the US Navy Sea Services Band.
River City
Harry orchestrates a round-table showdown on Hogmanay to finally reveal the rat. Meanwhile, Caitlin is devastated when Seb reaches breaking point, and Mikey is on tenterhooks waiting for Jonathon to wake up.
Icons of Football
Willie Miller was the greatest penalty box defender in the world, according to Sir Alex Ferguson. Miller captained Aberdeen to three league championships, as well as their greatest ever night - defeating Real Madrid in the European Cup Winners’ Cup final in 1983. Miller led Aberdeen to more European glory when the Dons defeated European Cup winners Hamburg in the Super Cup final, making Miller the only man in Scottish football history to lift two European trophies. Miller went on to win a total of 12 major honours with Aberdeen and set a club record of 796 appearances in a career that lasted nearly 20 years with the Dons. Featuring contributions from Richard Gordon, Sir Alex Ferguson, Graham Hunter, Gordon Strachan, Alex McLeish, Alan Rough, Jane Franchi and Graeme Park.
Sir Alex
The incredible life and career of Sir Alex Ferguson, the most decorated football manager in British history.
Rikki
A centenary celebration of the life and legacy of Rikki Fulton, one of Scotland’s most beloved comic actors. Ashley Jensen narrates an affectionate tribute to one of Scotland’s funniest comedians, Rikki Fulton. It’s 100 years since Rikki first made an entrance on to the world stage and 20 years since he bowed out. For decades, he’s been making the nation laugh with his rubber face, razor sharp wit and laconic demeanour. His influence is still felt in new generations of comics, and clips of his sketches still make us laugh to this day. This programme tells the story of his extraordinary life by bringing together the people closest to him and the people he inspired. It delves deep into the vaults with the help of some never-before-seen home movie footage to discover the story of the real man behind the genius and showcase the best-loved moments of his career - from his iconic long-running characters such as Francie and Josie, IM Jolly and Supercop to the one-off sketches such as Terrible Burns and The Driving Instructor. We’ll also feature his memorable appearances in movies such as Local Hero and Gorky Park.
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
The Seven
All the national, UK-wide and international news that matters to you, plus weather, entertainment news and sport. Also in HD. [S.
Serie A Scots - Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay
Scotland internationalists Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay have swapped life in the English Premier League for a new challenge in Italy’s top league, Serie A. Can they emulate the great Diego Maradona and be champions with Napoli FC.
Sportscene
Extended highlights of all six Premiership matches of the afternoon, including the second league derby of the season as Rangers take on Celtic.
Sir Alex
How Sir Alex Ferguson reinvented himself, and his side, en route to establishing a footballing dynasty at Manchester United.
Queen of the New Year
Elections, weight loss fads, Swifties invading Edinburgh and even more elections... Greg Hemphill and Robert Florence return to poke fun at 2024. Also in HD. [S.
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
The Seven
All the national, UK-wide and international news that matters to you, plus weather, entertainment news and sport.
Sportscene
Live coverage as struggling Airdrie take on high-flying Falkirk in the Scottish Championship.
Growing Up Scottish
Scotland’s comedians and entertainers take us on journey back through dinners and foods past; the fine dining, the deep fried, the deep freeze and the many, varied ways we enjoy mince. Plus, the highs and lows of home cooking and the correct contents of a munchie box. With Ashley Storrie, Sanjeev Kohli, Karen Dunbar, Bash the Entertainer, Judith Ralston, Des Clarke, Jane McCarry, Leo Kearse, Zara Janjua, Raymond Mearns and Bruce Devlin.
Still Game
Comedy series in which lifelong friends cope with everything modern life has to throw at them. Spirited pensioners Jack and Victor discover that gadgets make life anything but easier.
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Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
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Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
The Seven
All your weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Saturday evening at 7.
Snow Dogs
Wildlife film-maker Gordon Buchanan gets close to seven incredible huskies on a treacherous dog sled adventure through Canada’s spectacular Yukon wilderness, gaining a new appreciation for dogs and our place in nature. Gordon arrives in Canada’s vast Yukon wilderness to try and master the ancient skill of dog sledding. Inspired by Jack London’s novel The Call of the Wild, it has been Gordon’s childhood dream to command a team of dogs out in the Yukon wilderness and follow in the footsteps of the historic Klondike Gold Rush explorers who used this trail. Gordon meets Pierre-Luc Fortin, expert musher and owner of 29 loyal Alaskan huskies, and is introduced to his seven-sled dog team.
Michelle McManus: Talent Show Winners
Twenty years on from her triumphant Pop Idol win, household name Michelle McManus reflects on her rollercoaster life and career, from Baillieston barmaid to record-breaking chart-topper with number one hit All This Time. Along the way, Michelle revisits iconic TV talent moments where Scottish stars captured the hearts of the nation on shows such as The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and The Voice. Joined by high profile friends including Robbie Williams, TV presenter Kate Thornton and Susan Boyle, Michelle delves into the phenomenon of the TV talent show and reveals her never-before-told story, from the fat-shaming she received in the media to reinventing herself, finding love and releasing new music at Christmas 2024. Brimming with nostalgia from Britain’s best-loved shows over the past 20 years, and featuring songs we all love to sing along to, this documentary checks in with Britain’s Got Talent and The Voice winners Jai McDowell and Stevie McCrorie, as well as The X Factor’s Shereen Cutkelvin and Nicholas McDonald, to find out where they are now.
Scot Squad
An extra-special finale to the series sees Scotland’s favourite cops stepping up and moving on. Chief Miekelson receives a momentous phone call from London as the Met Police choose their new leader. PC Sharon McKelvie seeks wise words of advice from Desk Sergeant Karen-Anne Millar, while city cops Sarah Fletcher and Jack McLaren get their fingers on the triggers at the police firearms unit. Meanwhile, Archie Pepper uses his tech smarts to develop an app worth many millions, and a wild night at the country fair puts the spotlight on McIntosh and MacKay’s chemistry as partners.
Best of Chewin' the Fat
Another chance to see some of the best bits from the comedy sketch show.
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Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
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Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
Open All Mics
Join Kenny Macintyre as he goes around the grounds for all the latest Scottish football scores.
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
The Seven
All your weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Sunday evening at 7.
Sportscene
Steven Thompson with all of the day's Scottish Premiership action.
Icons of Football
When your nickname is Jaws, your reputation goes before you. Joe Jordan struck fear into opposing defenders with his full-blooded approach to football. Graduating with flying colours from the school of hard knocks at Elland Road in the 1970s, where he won a league title, Joe starred for Manchester United, before leaving a tangible legacy with Italian giants AC Milan. However, his performances and goals for Scotland on the biggest of stages are what have cemented him as an icon of the game. The only Scottish player to have scored in three World Cups, Joe sits comfortably among the elite of the game. He reveals how he made the most of the ability he had to forge a top-class career in the game, and how the grounding he got in the intense Leeds dressing room would help shape the career of future footballing greats such as Franco Baresi and Mauro Tassotti. Joe also reflects on the lifelong friendship he made with the late, great Gordon McQueen, and how McQueen’s death from dementia has made him reflect on a career heading footballs. Featuring contributions from Fabio Capello, Mauro Tassotti, John Giles, Hayley McQueen and Graham Hunter.
Rikki
A centenary celebration of the life and legacy of Rikki Fulton, one of Scotland’s most beloved comic actors. Ashley Jensen narrates an affectionate tribute to one of Scotland’s funniest comedians, Rikki Fulton. It’s 100 years since Rikki first made an entrance on to the world stage and 20 years since he bowed out. For decades, he’s been making the nation laugh with his rubber face, razor sharp wit and laconic demeanour. His influence is still felt in new generations of comics, and clips of his sketches still make us laugh to this day. This programme tells the story of his extraordinary life by bringing together the people closest to him and the people he inspired. It delves deep into the vaults with the help of some never-before-seen home movie footage to discover the story of the real man behind the genius and showcase the best-loved moments of his career - from his iconic long-running characters such as Francie and Josie, IM Jolly and Supercop to the one-off sketches such as Terrible Burns and The Driving Instructor. We’ll also feature his memorable appearances in movies such as Local Hero and Gorky Park.
Scotch and Wry
Hogmanay comedy from Rikki Fulton and his team - Gregor Fisher, Juliet Cadzow, Tony Roper, Annette Staines and Barbara Dickson.
Still Game
Comedy series in which lifelong friends cope with everything modern life has to throw at them. Spirited pensioners Jack and Victor discover that gadgets make life anything but easier.
Best of Chewin' the Fat
Another chance to see some of the best bits from the comedy sketch show.
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
Back from the Brink
From the teams searching for the Bavarian pine vole that hasn't been seen in the wild for 60 years, to the rangers trying to protect Slovenia’s endangered eagle-owls, wildlife film-maker Libby Penman showcases a wide range of success stories from across Europe. They celebrate the amazing work of conservationists fighting to save our precious plants and animals. Exploring some of the projects taking place across the continent, Libby reveals how puffins on Northern Ireland’s only inhabited island are being protected from furry intruders, why racoon dogs are moving south into Sweden, and how a highland landscape is being completely transformed within the biggest National Nature Reserve in the UK. Ultimately, she discovers that despite their different objectives, these projects all have one thing in common. At their heart are passionate people making an extraordinary effort to help bring our endangered wildlife back from the brink.
My Kind of Town
Ian and Major head to Dumfries and Galloway to visit Kirkcudbright, also known as Scotland’s Art Town. For over 100 years, creative people have been drawn to the town’s clear skies and stunning coastline - but is there more to Kirkcudbright than painting, pottery and planets? While meeting some of those in this vibrant community, Ian learns to cut scallops, cook a meal for the crew, and he and Major play blind tennis.
Grand Tours of Scotland's Rivers
The River Don rises in wild land, high on the moors of the Grampian mountains. Paul follows its easterly flow from the famous Cock Bridge, where he encounters the Lonach Highlanders and a clan chief with two feathers in his cap carrying relics of the Battle of Culloden. Close to Strathdon, Paul meets an artist and sculptor who creates lifelike creatures from scrap metal, and then learns how the Aberdeen Angus became a world-beating cattle breed. At Alford, he explores an unusual transport museum and hears about an eccentric and brilliant postman who invented a steam automobile. A trip in a vintage Rolls-Royce takes Paul further along the course of the river. At Kemnay, he visits the huge quarry that once provided granite for prestigious buildings across the UK. As the river nears the sea, Paul meets a woman who wove overcoats for the Red Army. He then helps a Bulgarian couple harvest honey from their black Scottish bees before reaching the mouth of the river on the North Sea coast.
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Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
Life on the Bay
Across Scotland, the hospitality industry is struggling to find staff, and the caravan park owners are no different. The Wallace family consider a fresh approach to keeping staff, while food and beverage manager Janet is offered a new role at the park. It’s wedding season at the hotel, and the team need to pull out all the stops to make sure Jacqueline and Claire’s big day runs smoothly. Meanwhile, an impromptu visit to the site leads to a new holiday home for Georgia.
The Repair Shop
In Ayrshire, a window signed by the poet Robert Burns and a life-changing historic Scottish canoe are both lovingly repaired by the team.
Growing Up Scottish
Some of Scotland’s comedians and entertainers take us on a journey through friendships past, reminiscing on the bonding, the hanging out, the best friends, the sleepovers and the strange noises.
Jules and Greg's Wild Swim
Jules and Greg’s adventure begins on the small island of Barra, the jewel of the Hebrides. They land on its tidal runway and are greeted by their two sons, Benny and Chevy. Together, the family dive off the rocks of the Western Isles' only medieval castle and savour one of Scotland’s most westerly curries.
Jules and Greg's Wild Swim
Jules and Greg take on the Uists - bodysurfing the wild North Atlantic, hitching a ride from the crew after their van breaks down and topping it all off with some island-made gin from a local distillery.
Stevens & McCarthy
Stevens & McCarthy are back with their collection of comic characters, spoofs and musical comedy. At the roll van, Davie is not happy with the chat, a gamer mum loses her cool, and the girls think twinkly lights are the answer to all life's woes.
The Scotts
Vincent rescues all sorts of junk from his mum’s loft. Cue a family unboxing. The biggest surprise of the lot is the discovery of a long-lost crematorium urn. The siblings bicker over what to do with the remains. Meanwhile Vonny organises a pampering session for the sisterhood and an emboldened Darren decides to pop the question. Surely it’s an offer Colette can’t refuse.
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Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
Our Lives
Sarah the Lumberjill is the fourth generation of her family to 'take up the saw', working across the forests of the Central Highlands of Scotland, where her family have worked for 150 years. After some of the worst storms to hit Scotland in a lifetime, Sarah, her dad Ralph and brother Ralphy are busier than ever - though with Ralph's health in decline, Sarah has a lot to learn before taking over one day.
Island Crossings
Windsurfers head to Tiree for the UK’s oldest wave sailing contest, a skincare company in Stornoway struggles to get orders away, and a stranded dolphin needs urgent assistance.
Salmond and Sturgeon: A Troubled Union
Ten years after the Scottish independence referendum, this landmark two-part series reveals the inside story of a political partnership that took the SNP from a party on the fringes to one that achieved a level of electoral success that sent shockwaves through the British political establishment. Featuring interviews with both Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon, along with key allies and advisors such as John Swinney, Humza Yousaf, Liz Lloyd, Geoff Aberdein, Roseanna Cunningham and Kenny MacAskill, this series chronicles the history of the modern SNP and reveals how the party reshaped Scottish politics. In this episode, the story begins in the immediate aftermath of the Scottish independence referendum. Alex Salmond resigns as both first minister of Scotland and leader of the SNP, and power is passed to Nicola Sturgeon, someone who has long been seen as Salmond’s protege.
Body on the Beach: What Happened to Annie?
Within hours of Annie Borjesson's body being found on a Scottish beach, her family are told it is suicide. However, they believe the evidence points to murder.
Body on the Beach: What Happened to Annie?
Hazel pieces together the mysterious final hours before Annie was found dead. She hears an extraordinary theory that Annie’s death was a state-sponsored hit job.
Body on the Beach: What Happened to Annie?
Hazel explores the conditions at Prestwick beach. Did Annie really drown herself there? Remarkable forensic evidence suggests otherwise.