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 Friday 23 October 2026 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Scotland Schedule — Fri 23 Oct

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: 23/10/2026
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Sacked in the Morning — 19:30

Alex Horne
Craig Levein and Amy Irons are joined by Taskmaster Alex Horne , who talks promotion, job swap and the joys of non-league football.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
8:00 PM

Paramedics on Scene — 20:00

Episode 6
A special operations crew in East Ayrshire is at the scene of a two-car collision. Meanwhile, paramedics in Buckie meet a man who crafts handmade fishing nets.
9:00 PM

Meet You at the Hippos — 21:00

Mark Bonnar returns to the Scottish new towns in which he grew up to explore the street sculpture made by artists such as his dad.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Still Game — 22:00

Aff
Scottish sitcom. Victor feigns illness to get some long distance sympathy, but may come to regret crying wolf. Meanwhile, the future looks bleak for Winston's foot.
Runtime: 30 min
10:30 PM

A View from the Terrace — 22:30

Episode 3
Scottish football from top to bottom, through the eyes of the fans. Big moments, petty debates, brilliant films and everything gloriously tinpot in between.
Runtime: 30 min
11:00 PM

Breaking the News — 23:00

Episode 3
Join Des Clarke and his special guests - Susie McCabe, Sam Lake, Ifrah Qureshi and Chris Thorburn - as they break down the news and put it back together again!
Runtime: 30 min
11:30 PM

Two Doors Down — 23:30

Episode 6
Alan and Michelle are bleary-eyed after a delayed flight from Las Vegas. They have big news to share with the eighbours, but their exciting announcement gets quickly out of hand.
Runtime: 30 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Scotland tonight?

Tonight (Friday 23 October) on BBC Scotland, you can watch Reporting Scotland, Sacked in the Morning, Paramedics on Scene, and Meet You at the Hippos. 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 Two Doors Down.

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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