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 18 February 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Scotland Schedule — Wed 18 Feb

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: 2 hr 30 min
2:30 PM

Politics Scotland — 14:30

A look at the week’s events at Westminster and Holyrood.
Runtime: 30 min
3:00 PM

This is BBC Scotland — 15:00

This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
Runtime: 4 hr
7:00 PM

Reporting Scotland — 19:00

News at Seven: 18/02/2026
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

Final
The judges have travelled the country in their search for Scotland’s home of the year 2025 and now the six regional winners go head-to-head for the title.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
8:00 PM

Clydesdale - Saving the Greatest Horse — 20:00

The Clydesdale horse, famed for its white-feathered feet, is in danger of dying out. However, one woman is on a quest to save it.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Debate Night — 21:00

Current affairs discussion. Members of the public quiz a panel of politicians and public figures about the big issues in Scotland and beyond.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

The Troops — 22:00

Episode 3
Under fire in Estonia, HQ falls and Shep takes command. Back home, there are goodbyes, scars, and one final performance to mark the end of duty and the start of something new.
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

Racism
Criminologist David Wilson looks at Scotland’s complex history of race crime and asks if there really is no problem here.
Runtime: 30 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Scotland tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 18 February) on BBC Scotland, you can watch Reporting Scotland, Scotland's Home of the Year , Clydesdale - Saving the Greatest Horse, and Debate Night. 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.

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