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 March 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Scotland Schedule — Wed 18 Mar

This is BBC Scotland — 00:00

This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
Runtime: 6 hr

This is BBC Scotland — 06:00

This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
Runtime: 6 hr

This is BBC Scotland — 12:00

This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
Runtime: 6 hr

This is BBC Scotland — 18:00

This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
Runtime: 1 hr

Reporting Scotland — 19:00

News at Seven: 18/03/2026
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
Runtime: 30 min

Roaming in the Wild — 19:30

To the Border
Mark and Andrew set out on an adventure which takes in the hills, forests and rivers of the south of Scotland.
Runtime: 30 min

Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs — 20:00

Beneath the Surface and the Forgotten Lands
From one of the wildest sea lochs, Paul heads to Loch Ness on the trail of the Jacobites. Returning to Morvern in the west, he dabbles in art before heading to fabled Lochaber.
Runtime: 1 hr

Debate Night — 21:00

Debate Night comes from Grangemouth for the first time. Hosted by Stephen Jardine.
Runtime: 1 hr

River City — 22:00

Tensions between Gillian and Roisin come to a head, fracturing their friendship. Meanwhile, a stunned Chris is torn over whether to tell Kelly-Marie about Callum’s behaviour.
Runtime: 30 min

Jules and Greg's Wild Swim — 22:30

Episode 4
Paddleboarding to a hidden lagoon on Loch Trool, Jules and Greg spend the night in an ancient-style yurt beneath Galloway’s dark skies.
Runtime: 30 min

Scotcast — 23:00

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
Runtime: 30 min

Icons of Football — 23:30

Joe Jordan
How Joe Jordan became a Scotland hero and one of English football’s greatest tough guys.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Scotland tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 18 March) on BBC Scotland, you can watch Reporting Scotland, Roaming in the Wild, Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs, 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 Icons of Football.

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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