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
Steven Thompson presents highlights from the day's games in the Scottish Premiership, including Dundee v Hibernian, Falkirk v Kilmarnock, Hearts v Aberdeen, Livingston v St Mirren and Motherwell v Dundee United.
1h 15 min 19:15 – 20:30
Icons of Football
A look at Frank McAvennie's football career, featuring contributions from Bill McMurdo, Tony Cottee, Bianca Westwood, Mick McCarthy and Alan Rough.
30 min 20:30 – 21:00
Greetings from Scotland
Documentary taking a humorous look at the early days of tourism in Scotland, from the Speyside St Moritz to cultural Clydeside.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
Murder Case
Police begin to piece together the clues after a mother vanishes from her home. What began as a missing person report quickly escalated into one of Scotland’s most high-profile investigations.
1h 22:00 – 23:00
The Entertainment Mix
Michelle McManus presents a packed week of big name interviews and showbiz stories from across Scotland. Nicola Meighan speaks to Pat and Greg Kane, aka Hue and Cry, as they mark 40 years as a band and unveil new music. Comedian, podcaster and author Alasdair Beckett-King joins Michelle ahead of the Scottish dates of his King of Crumbs tour, while award-winning Glaswegian stand-up Alana Jackson shares highlights from her show Last Orders. Michelle also revisits the archives with a spellbinding performance from multi-award-winning Jacob Alon. Also, Alice Cruickshank offers a first look at Edinburgh’s new Biba exhibition, transporting listeners back to the 60s and 70s, and indie folk favourites The Laurettes drop in to chat about their latest releases.
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
All the weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Sunday evening at 7.
15 min 19:00 – 19:15
Sportscene: Premiership Highlights
Extended highlights of Rangers v Celtic as two of the Scottish Premiership heavyweights go head-to-head.
1h 19:15 – 20:15
The Repair Shop on the Road
Will and Dom learn how a devastating fire put a 5,000-year-old craft in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Chris Shaw repairs a Gaelic pipe music book, and Dom has the chance to make his own sporran.
45 min 20:15 – 21:00
Paramedics on Scene
A young woman has been thrown off a horse near Dunbar, and the Special Operations Response Team are 40 minutes away when they get the call. Speed is of the essence, as the weather is awful and their patient is lying in a field. Two paramedics are called to a car park in Perth, where a man has been discovered lying unconscious by a member of the public. He has taken some illegal drugs and is close to death, so the medics administer fast-acting drugs that should combat the effects of the overdose. However, when the man doesn’t respond, the medics have to race to stabilise him and get him to hospital as soon as possible. The air ambulance brings a sick eight-year-old from Campbeltown to the children’s hospital in Glasgow. The girl is suffering from suspected appendicitis, and the trip brings back sad memories of a similar medical emergency for her father. Meanwhile, in Perth, there are two people in the River Tay who are in need of rescue.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
Still Game
Canine capers are unleashed when Jack and Victor become dogsitters, Winston's jealousy sparks some serious pet one-upmanship, and the heat is on as Isa prepares for the Craiglang Community Bake Off.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
Scot Squad
Scotland’s favourite force are back battling bams and busting scams. The Chief deals with speculation he might quit his tartan patch to become head of the London Met, while Fletcher and McLaren tackle safe sport at their local rugby club. Meanwhile, Bobby helps Millar and McKelvie recover a lethal weapon from a nearby community centre, and there is some red-hot romance for McIntosh and McKay to investigate out in the countryside. And the launch of Scottish Police Force TV features an in-depth interview with the Chief conducted by a Scottish broadcasting legend.
30 min 22:30 – 23:00
Situationships with Sophie and Christine
Sophie Gravia and Christine McGuinness unpack funny, bizarre and downright weird stories of when relationships take an unexpected turn.
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
This Farming Life
On the Isle of Arran, Callum and Zara's cows get a haircut, while a trip to a mainland market is touch-and-go when storms cause ferry chaos. Hampshire dairy farmers Adam and Lucy have to borrow £4 million to move their entire operation to Scotland. In Dornoch, Emma and Rob need to sell off livestock to pay the bills in winter, but one bullock has his own ideas.
1h 14:00 – 15:00
Designing the Hebrides
Banjo and his team head north to the Isle of Skye and their biggest transformation to date. Owners of a remote café and bookshop are desperate to update their business, but with a vast space to fill, Banjo takes the bold decision to spend almost all his budget on a set of huge stained-glass windows. Far from home, and with tricky logistics, will this job push the team to their limits, and will Banjo’s ambitious gamble pay off with his clients.
30 min 15:00 – 15:30
Designing the Hebrides
Banjo has two hospitality clients on the Isle of Mull, each with unique challenges. The B&B owners of the local castle want their unloved turret turned into a destination for guests, while the owner of a remote lighthouse wants to attract visitors by revamping a guest bedroom. Contending with tricky logistics and bad weather, Banjo and the team must go above and beyond to complete two makeovers in these stunning locations.
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
Pink Dreams
Fifty-seven-year-old grandmother Lorraine Colville came to singing late in life. But her tribute act to US megastar Pink, 20 years her junior, has set Lorraine free. Pink Dreams explores what it takes to spend your life trying to be someone else, the sheer thrill of performing on stage in front of hundreds of adoring fans, but also the challenges and demands on Lorraine. Just like her idol, Lorraine had a troubled early life. From battling teenage anorexia to feeling trapped by society’s expectations of what a young mother should be and do, Lorraine spent the first 50 years of her life struggling to find a voice that she could call her own. But ironically performing as Pink has allowed Lorraine to discover her own voice. She feels empowered now and wants to live her life as an example to her three grandchildren, encouraging them never to feel trapped or limited the way that she did. Pink Dreams follows Lorraine and her husband Stevie as 2020 looks likely to be their busiest year yet, until Covid-19 and lockdown.
30 min 19:30 – 20:00
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 20:00 – 20:30
Life on the Bay
Manager Steven has to deal with a pungent problem when the Fife caravan park’s swimming pool filter needs to be changed. It’s hot work for him and maintenance team members Billy and Gibby, who lend a hand. The park’s youngest caravan owner takes her son to Burntisland Fair to make memories to last a lifetime, and a couple who have been coming to the bay for over 40 years look back fondly on their own memories. And with the kitchen short-staffed, Steven comes in on his day off to help with cooking – and to wind up his head chef.
30 min 20:30 – 21:00
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 21:00 – 21:30
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 21:30 – 22:00
River City
Tyler’s business pitch to Harry doesn’t go as planned, leading him to let his frustrations out on an unwitting Drew. Roisin’s stress increases as Tommy’s patience wears thin, Emma attempts to act on her changed feelings, and Chris tries to get through to Callum.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
Two Doors Down
Beth's hopes of a nice traditional Sunday lunch collapse when Cathy and Colin arrive arguing, Jaz locks himself in the toilet, and uninvited guests Christine and Sophie turn up to enjoy the lovely roast lamb and organic potatoes the Bairds have been preparing all morning.
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.
15 min 18:00 – 18:15
Sportscene: International Football
Live coverage as Luxembourg host Scotland in the Women's World Cup qualifiers.
2h 30 min 18:15 – 20:45
Reporting Scotland
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
30 min 19:00 – 19:30
Our Lives
Aberdeen Harbour is one of Britain’s oldest businesses and busiest ports. Today’s harbour is undergoing a multi-million-pound extension, involving some of the world’s biggest machines, whilst maintaining the day-to-day flow of giant oil ships, ferries and fishing boats. It’s run by an expert team of pilots, navigators, boat specialists and engineers whose job it is to keep this 24\/7 operation ship-shape whatever the weather, whatever it takes.
30 min 19:30 – 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
Murder Case
This episode explores the long legal fight to secure justice for Arlene as the police investigation is rigorously tested through two murder trials and a dramatic appeals process. This journey spans from the High Court in Edinburgh in 2003 to the Scottish Parliament in 2025, where Arlene’s sister Carol continues her determined campaign to uncover the truth about what happened to her sister . Featuring remarkable new testimony from individuals who have never spoken publicly before, this episode follows the enduring commitment of the police and Arlene’s family as they pursue justice and answers.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
Scotland: The Promised Land
The second film in this series examines the grave problems facing Scotland's Highlands and Islands in the turbulent decade after the Great War. A deepening crisis was emerging as landowners went bankrupt, while crofters went hungry, starved of land. The future was indeed bleak for those who stayed and, for those who wanted out, subsidised passages to Britain's dominions awaited. Narrated by Ken Stott.
1h 22:00 – 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
Roaming in the Wild
Best friends Andrew and Mark head off a canoeing adventure in Scotland. They travel along the River Forth and end up in Stirling, taking in some of Scotland’s wonderful wildlife along the way, including a meeting with an otter and some piglet-related drama.
20 min 19:30 – 19:50
Beechgrove Garden
The Beechgrove team serve up some gardening pearls of wisdom.
10 min 19:50 – 20:00
This Farming Life
On the Isle of Lewis, Ally’s pride is at stake as he and son Noah prepare their ewes to take on mainland breeders at Dingwall Mart. The Glenn family are hoping for good scanning results after a devastating loss of sheep in winter floods. And the pressure mounts as Lucy and Adam must negotiate an earlier completion date on the farm in Scotland, secure their finances and ensure the dairy herd is disease-free.
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
A devastated Roisin tries to explain herself to Tommy, but her attempts are thwarted by a shock arrival. Meanwhile, Mikey gives Emma some stern but sage advice regarding Drew, Lenny attempts a different approach to get Callum back into school, and Scarlett confides in Lydia about a cheeky dream.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
Jules and Greg's Wild Swim
From river swims to wild food, Jules and Greg forage, float and feast their way along the River Tweed, before bedding down in Scotland’s oldest continuously inhabited house.
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
Scotland’s Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle
In the final leg of his journey and in a Sacred Islands first, Ben Fogle can drive to his destination rather than sail. The Skye Bridge opened in 1995 and has seen tourist numbers to the island double. Hoping to explore Skye’s spiritual heritage, he wants to know what endures today in the face of so many visitors. Hailed as one of the most stunning islands in the world, Ben soon finds himself in wild country and stops at the iconic Old Sligachan Bridge to speak with tourists ‘shipping in, taking the snap and shipping out’. Seeking something off the beaten track and more connected to Skye’s religious past, Ben visits the atmospheric St Columba’s Isle where the Irish missionary is said to have preached in the 6th century and baptised the island’s pagan people. Travelling north and climbing the rugged cliff tops of the Trotternish peninsula to take in the breathtaking views, Ben ponders the power of awe to root, ground and calm us down; to make us feel small.
1h 20:00 – 21:00
Greetings from Scotland
Documentary taking a humorous look at the early days of tourism in Scotland, from the Speyside St Moritz to cultural Clydeside.
1h 21:00 – 22:00
Situationships with Sophie and Christine
Sophie Gravia and Christine McGuinness unpack funny, bizarre and downright weird stories of when relationships take an unexpected turn.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
Martin Compston's Scottish Fling
Martin and Phil end their tour of Scotland in the lowlands, before heading to Martin’s hometown of Greenock for a heartfelt sign off.
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
Sportscene: Scottish Cup
Live Scottish Cup quarter-final action as Falkirk host Dundee United.
2h 30 min 19:30 – 22:00
Still Game
Emotions run high as Jack, Victor and the residents gather to watch the demolition of a Craiglang tower block, Tam drags Winston into a new moneymaking scheme, and Jack and Victor are enticed by Mrs Fletcher, the beguiling manager of the local care home.
30 min 22:00 – 22:30
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 22:30 – 23:15