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 06 May 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Scotland Schedule — Wed 06 May

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: 06/05/2026
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

South
The judges are down south and must choose between an extended family home near Gatehouse of Fleet, a cottage in Isle of Whithorn or a remote refurbished family home in Thornhill.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

This Farming Life — 20:00

Mystery Thief
Emma's trail cams capture a family of hungry otters, big money is at stake for Ally at a prestigious ram sale, and it’s showtime on Arran for Callum and Zara’s young kids.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Sally Magnusson: Alzheimer's, a Cure and Me — 21:00

Sally Magnusson and her family cared for their mother for many years before her death from dementia. Will she get it too? Does she really want to know?
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

River City — 22:00

While the Foulkeses celebrate their nuptials, Alex is devastated by a gruesome discovery. Meanwhile, Gillian is desperate to explain herself to a furious DCI Douglas after the shock revelation.
Runtime: 30 min
10:30 PM

Jules and Greg's Wild Swim — 22:30

Episode 6
The crystal-clear ocean waters and impressive beaches of Mull and Iona are the backdrop for Jules and Greg’s emotional series finale.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
11:00 PM

Scotcast — 23:00

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
Runtime: 30 min
11:30 PM

Scotland's Greatest Escape — 23:30

Dumfries & Galloway
Judith Ralston and Grado sample Scotland’s south coast in Dumfries and Galloway, where they try three different escapes: a contemporary treehouse, glamping domes and an Edwardian castle.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Scotland tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 06 May) on BBC Scotland, you can watch Reporting Scotland, Scotland's Home of the Year , This Farming Life, and Sally Magnusson: Alzheimer's, a Cure and Me. 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 Scotland's Greatest Escape.

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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