BBC Scotland TV Guide
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 05:00 – 11:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 11:00 – 17:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
My Epic Camel Adventure with Gordon Buchanan
Gordon Buchanan takes an epic journey across the Gobi Desert on one of the world’s most iconic, yet least understood, animals – camels. Starting in the west of Mongolia, Gordeon crosses blistering sand dunes, endless rocky plains and the treacherous Bumbat Mountain, with only his camels for company. If he is to succeed, he must befriend the camels, learn as much as he can about them, and try to win their trust and respect. Without that, the journey and his survival are in question. Naming camels isn’t something that nomads would do, but as his relationship with them strengthens, he decides to name them Squeaks and Chewy. They are lucky enough to meet some of the other inhabitants of this seemingly desolate landscape, such as wolves, saiga antelopes and yaks. But will he be lucky enough to catch sight of the most endangered bear on the planet – the Gobi Bear? Spending time with different nomads also gives Gordon time to reflect on the appeal of the traditional nomadic way of life, and his own modern existence. Ultimately, he discovers how camels have evolved in the most unusual ways to survive and prosper in one of the most hostile environments on the planet.
1h 18:30 – 19:30
Sacked in the Morning
Craig Levein and Amy Irons are joined by legendary striker John Hartson, who talks about his best manager, throwing sandwiches and playing for his country.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
The Four Rules of the Poker Kings
Is it really possible to make a living as a professional poker player when there is a family to support? This documentary follows players to Prague, Monte Carlo, Dublin and Las Vegas to find out.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Still Game
Sitcom. Jack and Victor take up residence in the hospital, not as patients but as DJs. However, Navid is in for a more pressing problem.
30 min 21:00 – 21:30
A View from the Terrace
Every ounce of Scottish football, from the SPFL to the Sunday league ringers. It means everything, it means nothing, and this is the view of the fans on the terrace.
45 min 21:30 – 22:15
Only an Excuse
A classic collection of favourite sketches, quickies and one-liners from the celebrated Scottish comedy, blasting the floodlights on the crazy world of the beautiful game and covering teams from Juventus to Dundee. Andre Rieu fiddles away to showcase his Scottish football collection, Line of Duty meets Taggart in the same police station, and Macca dons his whites for a tennis lesson from a national treasure. And, at the end of the day, Jim and Charlie discover you can never use too many cliches.
30 min 22:15 – 22:45
Growing Up Scottish
Some of Scotland's favourite comedians remember their school days, sharing the highs and lows of Scottish teachers, Burns recitals, long coach trips and bad behaviour. The unique phenomenon of Scottish country dancing is examined, while asking the important question: whatever happened to PE.
6h 15 min 22:45 – 05:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 05:00 – 11:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 11:00 – 17:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Reporting Scotland
All the weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Saturday evening at 7.
15 min 18:00 – 18:15
Our Lives
Documentary that follows four families as they compete in Scotland’s biggest haggis contest. All hail from small butcher shops, and each has ambitions of winning the World Haggis Championships in Perth. Some are generations-old Scottish butchers, and one is from England, daring to challenge tradition. Each has their own secret recipe. Each wants to be the best. We meet the butchers and their families, see life on farms and learn how haggis is made – from offal and onions to spices and oatmeal. It’s hard work, but it’s full of pride and passion. As competition day nears, the pressure rises. Who will take the crown? And who will go home empty-handed? Funny, heartwarming and full of flavour, this film is a story about food, family and friendly rivalry. You don’t have to be Scottish to enjoy it – you just need to be hungry for a great story.
30 min 18:15 – 18:45
Sacked in the Morning
Craig Levein and Amy Irons are joined by former Liverpool, Aston Villa and Wales forward Dean Saunders, who talks incentives, fatherly advice and the worst injury he has ever seen.
15 min 18:45 – 19:00
Sportscene: Premiership Highlights
Steven Thompson presents highlights from the day's fixtures in the Scottish Premiership, including Hearts v Hibernian, Kilmarnock v St Mirren and Dundee United v Livingston.
45 min 19:00 – 19:45
Sportscene: Premiership Highlights
Steven Thompson presents highlights from the day's fixtures in the Scottish Premiership, including Hearts v Hibernian, Kilmarnock v St Mirren and Dundee United v Livingston.
1h 19:00 – 20:00
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.
15 min 19:45 – 20:00
Only an Excuse
A classic collection of favourite sketches, quickies and one-liners from the celebrated Scottish comedy, blasting the floodlights on the crazy world of the beautiful game and covering teams from Juventus to Dundee. Andre Rieu fiddles away to showcase his Scottish football collection, Line of Duty meets Taggart in the same police station, and Macca dons his whites for a tennis lesson from a national treasure. And, at the end of the day, Jim and Charlie discover you can never use too many cliches.
30 min 20:00 – 20:30
Gary: Tank Commander
Cammy, an old adversary of Gary's, is posted to the barracks and old rivalries are soon restored in the form of a brawl. Sergeant Thomson punishes them both but a series of tit for tat exchanges follow. Things quickly get out of hand when army property is defaced and Gary is the one blamed. With the boys unable to provide an alibi and Thomson refusing to believe that Cammy is to blame, Gary finds himself in serious danger of being kicked out of the army forever.
30 min 20:30 – 21:00
Beats
It's Scotland, 1994, and two Scottish friends have one final night of partying before going their separate ways. Beats is a universal story of friendship, rebellion and the irresistible power of gathered youth, set to a soundtrack as eclectic and electrifying as the scene it gave birth to.
1h 35 min 21:00 – 22:35
T in the Park
To celebrate 30 years since the start of the T in the Park festival in 1994, Edith Bowman delves deep into the BBC archive to revisit stellar performances. Featuring an array of artists that appeared between 1994 and the festival's last year in 2016, including Lady Gaga, Travis and Calvin Harris.
6h 25 min 22:35 – 05:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 05:00 – 11:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 11:00 – 17:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Reporting Scotland
All the weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Sunday evening at 7.
15 min 18:00 – 18:15
Sportscene: Premiership Highlights
Extended highlights of Celtic v Motherwell, Falkirk v Rangers and Aberdeen v Dundee.
1h 18:15 – 19:15
Sportscene: Premiership Highlights
Extended highlights of Celtic v Motherwell, Falkirk v Rangers and Aberdeen v Dundee.
1h 15 min 18:15 – 19:30
Designing the Hebrides
With Banjo’s design reputation growing, the Isle of Mull Rugby Club hire him to redesign their bar to reflect the club’s rich history. But with a large space to fill, and little knowledge of sport, Banjo is out of his creative comfort zone. With only a few days to complete the makeover, Banjo must face up to his past to find a way to complete this tricky brief. But how will his adventurous design go down with the club’s players and members.
30 min 19:15 – 19:45
Designing the Hebrides
With Banjo’s design reputation growing, the Isle of Mull Rugby Club hire him to redesign their bar to reflect the club’s rich history. But with a large space to fill, and little knowledge of sport, Banjo is out of his creative comfort zone. With only a few days to complete the makeover, Banjo must face up to his past to find a way to complete this tricky brief. But how will his adventurous design go down with the club’s players and members.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
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.
15 min 19:45 – 20:00
The Rise and Fall of Timex Dundee
Shown as part of BBC Scotland's People Power season 1993 - Scotland’s last full-blooded strike. Thousands of protestors, police and press outside the Timex Camperdown Factory. The furious death throes of an industry that had employed generations of Dundonians - the vast majority women. For most, working for Timex had been a source of pride, good pay and conditions. It would all end in betrayal and bitter disappointment.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Still Game
Sitcom. Jack and Victor take up residence in the hospital, not as patients but as DJs. However, Navid is in for a more pressing problem.
30 min 21:00 – 21:30
Scot Squad
Chief Commissioner Miekelson reassesses the Scottish Police Force’s new training policy when his virtual reality programme gets all too real. Again, Bobby owes Officer Karen his life as his eye for a bargain nearly kills him, and the traffic officers help Chick Young decide on Scotland’s greatest ever football player. Comedy documentary starring Jack Docherty, Manjot Sumal and Grado.
30 min 21:30 – 22:00
The Sunday Show
Martin Geissler brings you all the main issues from the world of politics and beyond. Big interviews, discussion and analysis of the stories that matter to Scotland.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
The Trials That Shocked Scotland
Through testimony, interviews and archive footage, this series examines high-profile court cases that have shocked Scotland. This episode features a family’s 18-year fight for justice following the 1998 murder of Surjit Singh Chhokar in Overtown. There is also the 2015 trial of William Paterson at the High Court in Glasgow. Paterson stood accused of shooting to death a well-known gangland figure in a busy supermarket car park five years earlier.
6h 30 min 22:30 – 05:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 05:00 – 11:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
2h 11:00 – 13:00
Landward
Dougie sets sail from North Berwick to the Bass Rock, home to thousands of gannets. He discovers how these birds are making a recovery after being devastated by avian flu. Meanwhile, Rosie is on the water nearby to take part in a paddleboard rescue with the RNLI. She hears how call-outs have surged as paddleboarding has become increasingly popular. Elsewhere, Arlene is on Lewis to meet the crofter who thinks we should all be putting mutton on our plates. Entomologist Leanna Fernandez is in Braemar to look for Scotland's rarest moth, the mountain burnet, and Anne meets a farming couple on Islay who have traded the farm machinery for wildlife, running their farm with nature in mind.
30 min 13:00 – 13:30
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti visit the Hassler Hotel, arguably Rome’s most classic and celebrated hotel, which is undergoing a change in management. Family-run for generations, Rob and Monica learn about the hotel’s celebrity guests and plans for the future as they pitch in with everything from cooking traditional carbonara to sweeping the busy streets in front of the hotel and driving guests around in a vintage Rolls Royce, all in the heart of the Eternal City.
1h 13:30 – 14:30
Martin Compston's Scottish Fling
Martin and Phil travel through Scotland’s Central Belt to explore why performance is such a big part of Scottish culture. They visit Scotland’s National Sporting Performance Centre, just outside Edinburgh, to meet the men’s football team, whose performances pretty much define the mood of the nation. The boys then head from Glasgow to meet musical stadium filler Amy Macdonald. Over a round of bowls, they discuss how Amy got into the industry and what it’s like to perform home and away. Martin and Phil then chat to actor and comedian Greg McHugh about his most famous character, Gary Tank Commander, and all things Edinburgh Festival.
30 min 14:30 – 15:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
3h 15:00 – 18:00
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
My Kind of Town
Ian Hamilton and his guide dog Major visit the town of Alloa in Clackmannanshire. Nestled beneath the Ochil Hills and famous for brewing and glassmaking, Alloa sits on the River Forth, which in the past made the town vital for connecting Glasgow to mainland Europe for trade. Alloa is clinging on to its traditional industries, with one brewer and one glassmaker left in the town. However, Ian finds plenty of interest in this busy community as he takes on a judo champion, visits a successful business on the high street, and hears about some dramatic paranormal events in the area. Ian and the crew also get the opportunity to try some delicious handmade tablet, and Ian grabs the chance to take part in a tasting at Alloa’s last remaining brewery.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
The Mart
Thainstone Mart is one of Europe's biggest livestock markets, and in today's programme, Colin and his team face their most challenging sale of the year - Rare Breeds Day. A farmer selling sheep for the first time hopes a spray tan might boost his chances. And there's a life-or-death sale at the car auction - will a Porsche go for enough cash to save an animal sanctuary.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs
Paul explores the lochs of Skye. He hears tales of the singer Donovan and his dream of a hippy colony, thrills at the sound of the pipes, tries on a jacket fit for a king and goes in search of a Viking ship canal. After learning about the mythical female Celtic warrior and sorceress Scáthach, Paul has a lesson in spear-throwing, before tackling one of the longest rock climbs in the Cuillin Mountains – the Dubhs Ridge. Journey’s end is one of the finest mountain views in Scotland.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti travel to the Datai Langkawi in Malaysia. Beneath rainforest canopies, this hotel is so tucked-away that monkeys will break into the room if the door is not shut. During their stay, Rob and Monica get involved in everything from maintaining the lily pond to driving golf buggies around hair-raising bends, all the while learning about the key environmental issues and efforts required to run a hotel right in the heart of nature.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
The Scotts
Darren is stressed about becoming a new dad so Henry suggests a relaxing fishing trip. But his profound thoughts on fatherhood soon drive his brother Vincent up the pole. Meanwhile a re-energised Vonny throws herself into her dance school. Colette and Laura help out when it comes to pulling shapes and sewing sequins.
30 min 21:00 – 21:30
The Scotts
It’s Christmas – and Vonny’s 40th birthday – so the Scotts all pile into a country house for a festive party. Vincent is hiding something from his wife, Jason and Eilidh are sharing a bunk, Moira’s in a mood, Laura's making the dinner, Ronnie's doing the roast, Henry's keeping the peace, Collette’s nearly due and Darren's freaking out. All the ingredients are in place for an unforgettable family get-together at the most magical time of the year.
30 min 21:30 – 22:00
Scotcast
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
Our Lives
Chloe O'Brien is an 18-year-old from Perthshire, and darts is her life. She was a serial winner as a junior, but can she cope with the highs and lows of life in the adult ranks? This film follows her attempt to break into the Scottish ladies' team for the first time.
6h 30 min 22:30 – 05:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 05:00 – 11:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 11:00 – 17:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Eat the Town
Dazza and Natalie head to Penicuik for a mystery episode of Eat the Town. As always, the pair compete to order the best locally recommended meals they can for the other in the hopes of scoring the highest and winning the secret prize. This time, however, neither has a clue what activities await them in the town. Line dancing proves to be a hit, but they may come to regret telling the director they are scared of horses.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
Scotland from the Sky
In the first episode of a new series, presenter James Crawford explores how we have managed to surmount the challenges of our tough terrain to connect communities and places across the centuries. He takes to the air in a seaplane, landing in Loch Ness to reveal its geological secrets, uncovers traces of our Viking past, explores how we have crossed the treacherous Pentland Firth and flies above the stunning West Highland line. Finally, he visits the Highland crofters, going where no crofter has gone before at Scotland's first spaceport.
1h 19:00 – 20:00
Murder Trial
A look at one of Scotland’s most high-profile murder trials, the brutal killing of Dr Brenda Page. Nearly half a century on from his initial questioning and release, Christopher Harrisson, the victim’s ex-husband, stands accused of killing Brenda in her Aberdeen flat. Featuring remarkable access inside the courtroom, as one of the most long-awaited murder trials in Scotland’s history is finally heard.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Murder Trial
The trial continues, taking viewers deep into the inner workings of Scotland's justice system. The evidence includes first-hand testimony of the accused’s behaviour in the days surrounding the murder and the forensic findings from both past and present. The jury also hears testimony from the accused, Christopher Harrisson, before being asked to decide his fate.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
Scotcast
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
David Wilson's Crime Files
David Wilson investigates stories of audacious impostors, explores how deep fakes are creating new opportunities for large scale fraud, and meets a deepfake version of himself.
6h 30 min 22:30 – 05:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 05:00 – 11:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 11:00 – 17:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Scotland's Home of the Year
It’s the grand final! The judges - interior designer Anna Campbell Jones, architect and lecturer Michael Angus and Mull-based guest judge Banjo Beale have travelled the country in search of Scotland’s home of the year. It’s now down to the final six homes – the winners of each regional episode – to go head to head. But only one of them can be the winner of the prestigious title.
30 min 18:30 – 19:00
My Kind of Town
Ian Hamilton and his guide dog Major travel to Peterhead, where the North Sea meets hard graft. Built on fishing, and now the home of the biggest fishmarket in Europe, Peterhead reinvented itself with the arrival of oil and gas but is now looking towards renewables. Ian and Major complain about the early start as they visit the fish market, before Ian plays some crazy golf at a newly renovated town centre park. The pair then head to the harbour to find out about a big new investment in the town, and Ian takes a trip in a fish van around the local area. After a visit to the notorious Peterhead Prison, which is now a museum, Ian finds himself locked away by the crew, but he manages to escape for a peaceful sailing trip to finish his time in the town.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
Landward
A special crofting episode looking at this traditional way of life in the Highlands and Islands. Anne is at home on the Isle of Lewis, where she retraces her crofting roots and discovers how this unique system of land ownership developed. Meanwhile, Dougie is in north Sutherland to visit the Melness Crofting Estate as the community marks 30 years since taking ownership of their land. Elsewhere, Anne is in Harris to lend a hand on shearing day with a teenage crofter of the future. She then travels to North Uist to find out how a crofter is rearing cattle on the unique machair habitat. And Arlene is in Lewis to find out how a couple from County Durham found a croft to call their own.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
Debate Night
Topical debate on the big issues affecting Scotland and beyond. Members of the public have an hour to put their questions to a panel of politicians and other public figures about the biggest stories and the things they care about the most.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Designing the Hebrides
To launch a new spirit distilled on the cheese farm where he lives, Banjo is asked by farm owner Chris to design a rustic gin tasting bar using salvaged materials found on the farm. This design is a deeply personal journey for Banjo, as he aims to give back to the people who welcomed him and his husband Ro into their community. But with a launch party looming, and an ambitious plan to complete, will the design live up to expectations.
30 min 21:00 – 21:30
Gary: Tank Commander
Under threat of barracks closures, Sergeant Thomson is more irritable than usual as he prepares everyone for the visit of MP, Steven Maxwell. The frantic preparations see Thomson injured so Gary steps up to show the MP around. Under strict instructions from Thomson to stick rigidly to the 'boring' agenda, Gary has a better idea and he and Mickey defy the Sergeant to appeal to the MP's appetite for action, but they underestimate just how insatiable it is.
30 min 21:30 – 22:00
Scotcast
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
The Trials That Shocked Scotland
Revisiting two more high-profile court cases that have shocked Scotland. In 2004, Luke Mitchell stood trial for the murder of his teenage girlfriend Jodi Jones, who was killed the previous year in Dalkeith, Midlothian. Her death sent shockwaves throughout the close-knit community and across Scotland. Four years later, the trial began of the man accused of murdering Shamsuddin Mahmood, 14 years after his death. British Army soldier Michael Ross was accused of shooting and killing the Bangladeshi national. It was the first murder on the island in a quarter of a century.
6h 30 min 22:30 – 05:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 05:00 – 11:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 11:00 – 17:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 17:00 – 18:00
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
30 min 18:00 – 18:30
Sportscene: International Football
Live coverage as Scotland host Greece in the World Cup qualifiers.
2h 45 min 18:30 – 21:15
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.
15 min 21:15 – 21:30
Scotland's Greatest Escape
Judith Ralston and Grado sample Scotland’s south coast in Dumfries and Galloway. The adventure starts at the historic Caerlaverock Estate, where Grado enjoys an overnight in a treehouse. They experience majestic birds of prey on the Galloway Red Kite Trail, and spend the night in coastal glamping domes. Their final stop takes them to Portpatrick, where they stay in the Edwardian luxury of Dunskey Castle.
30 min 21:30 – 22:00
Scotcast
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30