BBC Scotland TV Guide
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 00:00 – 06:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 06:00 – 12:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 12:00 – 18:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 18:00 – 19:00
Reporting Scotland
All the weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Saturday evening at 7.
15 min 19:00 – 19:15
Sportscene: Premiership Highlights
Highlights of Falkirk v Kilmarnock, Hearts v Dundee and Livingston v Hibernian.
45 min 19:15 – 20:00
Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr
Ten aspiring interior designers on the cusp of turning professional take part in the biggest design challenge of their lives. Competing to win their first official commercial contract, with the Watergate Bay Hotel in Cornwall, the designers face a different commercial brief each week, with their spaces scrutinized by head judge Michelle Ogundehin. This week, Michelle is joined by fashion designer turned interior designer Matthew Williamson. The challenge they set is to transform five upmarket rental apartments in Manchester. Working in pairs, the designers must decorate a living room or master bedroom and a shared home office. They have just two days, £1,500 and two tradesmen to help them get the job done.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
The Hermit of Treig
After 40 years of solitude, a spirited elderly hermit tackles ill health, a declining memory, and questions whether he can live out his last years in the wilderness he calls home.
1h 20 min 21:00 – 22:20
Limmy's Show
Off-beat sketches, musings and animations from Limmy. Mr Mulvaney the silver-haired businessman with delinquent tendencies plots to avoid arrest. Zoned-out waster Dee Dee brings his kitchen to life. The supercomputer wreaks havoc for an old classmate of Limmy's. Plus there's a peeping Tom in town.
30 min 22:20 – 22:50
Burnistoun
Misguided entrepreneur Alex Ciderson invents a new way of packaging beer, 'quality polis' McGregor and Toshan gatecrash a party, while pals Peter and Scott find they have a different approach to shaving a certain part of their anatomy. The Kilty Club's Herry McLoudery massacres another Scots song, and in another of his home videos, Jolly Boy John displays some unusual ways with pakora. An incompetent taxidermist manages to make rather more than just a pig's ear out of a stuffed dog, thus enraging one pet-loving Burnistoun resident, while another is driven to distraction by his new talking alarm clock which won't shut up. Conversely regulars in a Burnistoun pub are rendered speechless by the appearance of a drinking pal's new girlfriend.
30 min 22:50 – 23:20
TUNE
Sanjeev Mann - aka Supermann on da beat - is a producer, songwriter, promoter and campaigner who is motivated by the need to shout loudly about the importance of Scottish hip-hop in all its forms. As host and curator of online platform Hip Hop Scotland, Sanjeev has become a spokesperson for a new generation of artists and is passionate about raising awareness of the huge talent that exists in the Scottish Asian hip-hop community. As a wheelchair user and sufferer of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Sanjeev is also a fierce campaigner for accessibility in music and led a petition calling for change in Scotland’s venues in 2023. In contrast to his worsening degenerative condition, Sanjeev's creative energy and drive grows, and in early 2024, he released his own musical debut EP Breathe, putting his experiences of discrimination and under-representation on record for the first time. Shining a spotlight on Sanjeev’s superhero-esque drive and determination, this TUNE film follows Supermann as he continues to champion the Scottish Asian hip-hop community and bring his new music to life, putting his emotionally charged, highly personal experience into focus.
40 min 23:20 – 00:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 00:00 – 06:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 06:00 – 12:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 12:00 – 18:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 18:00 – 19:00
Reporting Scotland
All the weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Sunday evening at 7.
15 min 19:00 – 19:15
The Entertainment Mix
Michelle McManus serves up big name interviews, features and the latest in entertainment and culture news from across Scotland.
30 min 19:15 – 19:45
Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs
Paul Murton’s loch-hopping journey across Scotland reaches the quiet lochs of the Borders, where he learns dog handling techniques at a school for sheep dogs, and then heads to some man-made lochs in the Moorfoot Hills, where he hears tell of hidden treasure. Then, in Edinburgh he discovers the story of a Dutch-speaking Scottish minister on skates and goes in search of a lost river and two long-vanished lochs in the heart of the city. Crossing the Firth of Forth, Paul travels around the industrial lochs of the old Fife coal field before walking in the footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots on a haunted island in Loch Leven.
15 min 19:45 – 20:00
The Secret Letters of Mary Queen of Scots
Documentary tracing the extraordinary story of amateur codebreakers Satoshi Tomokiyo, George Lasry and Norbert Biermann, who collaborated across continents to decipher a mysterious cache of coded letters which were discovered to be from Mary, Queen of Scots. With whispers of spies and a treacherous son, the unlocked codes bring new insights into Mary’s long years of captivity in Elizabethan England, her power plays, complaints and clandestine methods for communicating with her followers. Set against Mary’s dramatic journey from infant queen, through civil war, to abdication and years of captivity, this film examines the lengths Mary went to conceal her words, and the ingenuity needed to decode her letters today, even with the help of 21st-century computing.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Highland Cops
Police are alerted to the discovery of human remains near Aviemore. They suspect this might be the last resting place of Rodrigo Falcon, a popular barman who went missing in December 2022. Sergeant Stephen Todd and his team confront a woman who is keeping monkeys and tropical animals in a ruined house in freezing cold Caithness. In Inverness, PC Siobhan Cooper faces rowdy bank holiday crowds.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
Still Game
Scottish sitcom. Life in Craiglang is getting Jack and Victor down, until they discover an endless supply of free whisky. Winston runs into an old enemy at the bookies.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
Breaking the News
Des Clarke is joined by Kemah Bob, Robin Ince, Amy Matthews and Mark Nelson to take a wry look back at the last seven days.
30 min 22:30 – 23:00
Scot Squad
Vigilant beat cops Fletcher and McLaren recover the same drugs twice, while Officer Karen sees some action when blood is spilt at a political summit. Acting Sergeant Ken Beattie can’t please everyone or anyone with his socially distanced community quiz, while an eco-aware Chief Miekelson ensures his force have a bigger carbon footprint than the bams.
1h 23:00 – 00:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 00:00 – 06:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 06:00 – 12:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
2h 12:00 – 14:00
Landward
It’s tupping time on Cammy’s farm and the beginning of the yearly cycle for sheep farmers. Dougie’s near Alva in Clackmannanshire visiting a farm breeding pedigree American Highland cattle. As the nights draw in, Shahbaz is on the Glenlivet Estate in Moray, taking a look up at the night sky. Rosie is near Dumfries finding out how scientists are trying to selectively breed cattle that emit less methane, and Anne is on the Isle of Ulva, where she drops in on Banjo and his partner Ro as they attempt to restore a listed historic house.
30 min 14:00 – 14:30
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti visit Wilderness Hotel Inari, an adventure hotel above the Arctic Circle in Lapland. Working in sub-zero conditions, Monica learns about the indigenous Sami culture before prepping some reindeer stew, while Rob gets all hot and bothered maintaining saunas before taking a cold-water plunge in a snow hole. But will Rob finally witness the wonder of the northern lights from the comfort of his own room.
1h 14:30 – 15:30
Scotland's Greatest Escape
Grado and Judith Ralston hit the road for an action-packed adventure in big tree country – Perthshire. As well as spending the night in their very own houseboats on Loch Tay, a beautifully converted former manse near Blair Athol and some bespoke fairytale hideaways close to Dunblane, they experience Perthshire’s wild side – with some tubing and a bungee jump.
30 min 15:30 – 16:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
3h 16:00 – 19:00
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
Sportscene: Scottish Women's Premier League
Jane Lewis presents highlights from the weekend’s fixtures in the SWPL.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
The Mountain
Cairngorm is at the heart of Scotland's greatest winter wilderness. Christmas is coming and the reindeer are being prepared for their busiest day of the year. The ski patrol gets some avalanche training with the help of the RAF, and a massive snow gun arrives on the mountain as the weather gods get fickle.
30 min 20:00 – 20:30
Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs
Paul’s loch-hopping journey starts on the west coast on a wild and windswept stretch of Loch Hourn. Travelling inland, Paul reaches sheltered Loch Quoich, where he hears tales of Scotland’s last outlaw. On the shores of Loch Lochy, he meets a couple who had a memorable encounter with a monster from the deep called Lizzie. A detour south leads to a ruined bridge where the first shots were fired of the ’45. Paul then walks an old railway line above the Great Glen and inhales diesel smoke from a reeking shunter at a station undergoing restoration. A canal journey takes him to Fort Augustus, where he searches for the original fort. On Loch Ness, Paul meets a man who, when still a schoolboy, met the fastest man on water, John Cobb aka the Gentle Giant.
30 min 20:30 – 21:00
The Troops
A Scottish battalion heads to Nato’s war game while another packs for Cyprus. Meanwhile, ceremonial drills begin back at home in preparation for the King's summer stay at Balmoral.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
River City
Unable to shake his concern for Jonathon, Mikey receives advice that stuns Gillian. An anxious Amber struggles to cope with taking care of Teddy alone, Alex approaches Harry with a proposal, and Drew jumps on a business opportunity.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
Dinosaur
Evie’s hen do in Rothesay isn’t going to plan, so Nina asks for help from Lee. Little does she know his arrival will have catastrophic consequences.
30 min 22:30 – 23:00
Scotcast
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
1h 23:00 – 00:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 00:00 – 06:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 06:00 – 12:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 12:00 – 18:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 18:00 – 19:00
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
Life on the Bay
The Fife coast holiday park plays host to a special day as wedding supervisor Amanda makes sure that everything is perfect for the couple’s big day. Former taxi driver Ken keeps busy juggling several jobs at the park, including replenishing the stock in the shop, while manager Steven seems intent on depleting it. And head chef James just can’t stay away from the action.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr
After a tough first week transforming upmarket apartments in Manchester, the remaining nine designers return to Michelle’s design studio on the south coast to find out about their next challenge. Welcomed by host Alan Carr, they are happy to discover that this week they are going to be able to work on their own for the first time. Michelle tells them that she’s sending them to the Surrey Hills, to the fabulous Wotton House. With Grade II listed gardens, this grand hotel, which was once home to the aristocratic Evelyn family, has nine bedrooms that are tired and in dire need of an update. The designers have a bedroom each, and Michelle asks them to create a space that reflects their signature style but with a 'British eccentric' twist. Helping Michelle survey the spaces is guest judge Guy Oliver. Having designed the interiors for some of the most well-known hotels in London, including Claridges and the Connaught, Guy knows everything there is to know about classy hotels and discerning customers.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Murder Case
A team of detectives arrive in the market town of Elgin tasked with investigating the brutal murder of a 32-year-old mother of two. On 16 November 2023, Lucretia ‘Kiesha’ Donaghy’s body is discovered in her home after worried friends are unable to reach her. She has been victim of a frenzied attack. We follow the detectives' every move as they search for key evidence and piece together information to uncover the truth of who killed Kiesha. The case quickly unfolds into a complex investigation which demands relentless focus and all of the team’s expertise. Kiesha’s aunt Rachel and her best friend Bob share memories of her vibrant personality, the struggles she faced, and the heartbreak of losing her. With intimate access to the detectives and Kiesha’s loved ones, this episode reveals the personal impact of her murder and the dedicated work involved in seeking justice.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
The Ridge
Mia questions Teddy and Harry, with conflicting results. An arson attempt fuels Mia’s suspicions that she is not welcome, and the realisation that she hardly knew Cassy draws Mia closer to Ewan.
45 min 22:00 – 22:45
Scotcast
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
30 min 22:45 – 23:15
David Wilson's Crime Files
Professor David Wilson investigates financial crime through the story of Aberdeen financial advisor Alistair Greig, one of Scotland’s most prolific investment fraudsters.
45 min 23:15 – 00:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 00:00 – 06:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 06:00 – 12:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 12:00 – 18:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 18:00 – 19:00
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
Scotland's Home of the Year
Judges Anna Campbell Jones, Michael Angus and Kate Spiers visit Borders and the south to check out a compact cottage in Galashiels, an extended Edwardian home near Duns and a renovated old fire station in Hawick.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
This Farming Life
It’s late summer in Bute, and Emma and Ewan preparing for the Bute Agricultural Show, the highlight of the island’s agricultural calendar. Later, after a health scare with top sheepdog Joffe, Emma and Ewan compete at the Scottish National Sheepdog Trials in Thurso. Meanwhile, in Stranraer, Kayleigh pushes ahead with plans for the new dairy business. After weeks without rain, the grazing fields are stripped dry, and the family are forced to dip into their winter silage to feed the herd. In Fife, Mike makes a snap decision to travel to Northern Ireland in search of a new pedigree Suffolk tup. He has heard that Northern Irish sellers aren’t making the trip to the Scottish sales this year due to complications with Brexit. When he comes away empty-handed, the pressure is on to buy a tup back in Scotland – but prices are rocketing and the competition is fierce.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
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 21:00 – 22:00
River City
Caitlin’s desperation to raise the cash for Drew forces her to consider selling sentimental items. Meanwhile, Bob's upset over his failed bonfire night plans leads Chris to realise there is more at play, Amber’s day to herself is interrupted by a blast from the past, and Gillian seeks help to stop Mikey’s plans.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
Only Child
Richard decides the time has come to clear Ken’s house of all his junk – or as Ken calls it, ‘his memories’. As Ken’s suspicions over Richard's true motives grow, the arrival of Mr Oddjob, local handyman and Richard’s former school nemesis, complicates matters further.
30 min 22:30 – 23:00
Scotcast
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
1h 23:00 – 00:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 00:00 – 06:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 06:00 – 12:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
6h 12:00 – 18:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
1h 18:00 – 19:00
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
The Entertainment Mix
Michelle McManus serves up big name interviews, features and the latest in entertainment and culture news from across Scotland.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
My Kind of Town
In this episode, Ian and Major spend time in the Fife town of Cupar. A traditional market town, Cupar now has ambitions to be a digital town, and Ian finds out from the locals what this means. It’s not all work for Ian, as he gets the chance to practise his swing on the stunning Kingarrock Hickory golf course and sample some tasty morsels at the farmers’ market. He also gets creative in the kitchen at family bakers Fisher and Donaldson, and Major takes time out for some pampering at the grooming parlour.
30 min 20:00 – 20:30
Landward
In a special autumn episode, Dougie is in the Highlands to chase deer on the Ben Alder Estate for the annual stag rut. Meanwhile, Shahbaz is on the banks of the River Deveron in Aberdeenshire as the salmon return to their spawning grounds. Leanna is in the ancient oak woods of Drumoak, where she discovers why there is such a bumper crop of acorns this year and how they are helping grow the next generation of trees. Rosie is in Aberdeenshire to help harvest Scottish apples destined to become champagne-style cider, and Arlene goes on a subterranean fungi foray in a disused bunker in Edinburgh.
30 min 20:30 – 21:00
Highland Cops
Police are alerted to the discovery of human remains near Aviemore. They suspect this might be the last resting place of Rodrigo Falcon, a popular barman who went missing in December 2022. Sergeant Stephen Todd and his team confront a woman who is keeping monkeys and tropical animals in a ruined house in freezing cold Caithness. In Inverness, PC Siobhan Cooper faces rowdy bank holiday crowds.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
Shetland
Calder and Tosh travel to the remote village of Lunniswick to investigate the brutal murder of an elderly woman. She has been out in the elements for several days.
1h 22:00 – 23:00
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