BBC Scotland TV Guide
BBC Scotland reflects modern Scottish life with regional news, sport, current affairs, comedy and documentaries rooted in local communities. See what's on BBC Scotland on Wednesday 21 January 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.
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ITV1
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Channel 4+1
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DMAX+1
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E4+1
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Eden+1
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Food Network+1
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GREAT! action+1
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GREAT! mystery+1
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ITV2+1
ITV3+1
ITV4+1
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Really
Really+1
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RTÉ Two+1
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TLC+1
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True Crime+1
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Virgin Media One+1
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W+1
Yesterday+1
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BBC Scotland Schedule — Wed 21 Jan
Programming hasn’t started yet.
The first program is at 12:00 AM (12:00 AM UK Time )
12:00 AM
This is BBC Scotland — 00:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
Runtime:
6 hr
6:00 AM
This is BBC Scotland — 06:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
Runtime:
6 hr
12:00 PM
This is BBC Scotland — 12:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
Runtime:
6 hr
6:00 PM
This is BBC Scotland — 18:00
This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
Runtime:
1 hr
7:00 PM
Reporting Scotland — 19:00
News at Seven: 21/01/2026
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
Runtime:
30 min
7:30 PM
Scotland's Home of the Year — 19:30
East
Anna, Banjo and Danny are in the east and must choose between an extended bungalow in Anstruther, a tenement in Stockbridge and a Georgian basement apartment in Edinburgh’s New Town.
8:00 PM
Grand Tours of Scotland's Rivers — 20:00
Episode 3
From its source in remote Loch Spey, Paul follows the South Esk River to the east coast. He then explores the beautiful and surprising River Ayr.
Runtime:
1 hr
9:00 PM
Janey — 21:00
Following Janey Godley on her 2023 tour after her ovarian cancer diagnosis. The story of her extraordinary life is told through her trademark take-no-prisoners honesty and humour.
Runtime:
1 hr
10:00 PM
The Chief — 22:00
Autobiography
Who better to record the audiobook of the autobiography of Scotland's greatest policeman than tartan Hollywood legend Dougray Scott?
Runtime:
30 min
10:30 PM
The Chief — 22:30
Undercover
There's a big shock for the top cop when the Chief discovers his daughter Ellen is dating an undercover policeman.
Runtime:
30 min
11:00 PM
Scotcast — 23:00
Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
Runtime:
30 min
11:30 PM
David Wilson's Crime Files — 23:30
Family Annihilators
Criminologist David Wilson investigates the tragic cases of family annihilation, the rare and shocking phenomenon where a parent kills their own children.
Runtime:
30 min
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on BBC Scotland tonight?
Tonight (Wednesday 21 January) on BBC Scotland, you can watch Reporting Scotland, Scotland's Home of the Year , Grand Tours of Scotland's Rivers, and Janey. Check the full schedule for more details.
How can I watch BBC Scotland live?
You can watch BBC Scotland live on the official bbc.co.uk website or app. Use the 'Watch Live' button to go directly to the player.
When does programming end on BBC Scotland today?
Today's programming on BBC Scotland ends at 00:00 with David Wilson's Crime Files.
Is this TV schedule shown in UK time or my local time?
All times shown on this page are automatically converted to your local device timezone for easy viewing, though the original UK broadcast time is also displayed.