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BBC Scotland TV Guide & Listings (Australia Timezone)

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 Saturday 17 October 2026 in the Australia timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Scotland Schedule — Sat 17 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: 17/10/2026
All the weekend national, UK-wide and international news on Saturday evening at 7.
Runtime: 15 min
7:15 PM

My Epic Camel Adventure with Gordon Buchanan — 19:15

Journey across the Gobi
Gordon Buchanan takes an epic camel ride across the Gobi Desert to discover how these most iconic, yet least understood, animals have adapted to survive in extreme environments.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
8:15 PM

Highland Cops — 20:15

Lost near Loch Ness
Torrential rain hits the Highlands, flooding roads and fields. As conditions worsen, a missing person search becomes a desperate manhunt.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer
9:15 PM

Scotland Stands Up — 21:15

2025
Join Stuart Mitchell for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy from Edinburgh, featuring Jay Lafferty, Ayo Adenekan and Krystal Evans, and a special live appearance from Robert Florence.
Runtime: 30 min
9:45 PM

Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr — 21:45

Homecoming stand-up
Comedian Karen Dunbar, one of Scotland’s most recognisable comedy performers, performs a homecoming stand-up gig at Ayr Town Hall.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:45 PM

Cumming to the Cabaret — 22:45

Party Like It's 1939!
Alan Cumming provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the eclectic group of artists at his Cabaret-themed East Village club.
Runtime: 25 min
11:10 PM

Cumming to the Cabaret — 23:10

No Kings (Unless They're on a Stage!)
Cunning wows the crowd with the city's only drag king competition as Alan heads to Hollywood to receive his star on the Walk of Fame.
Runtime: 25 min
11:35 PM

Cumming to the Cabaret — 23:35

Make Craft, Not War
Michelle gets assistance from Club Cumming's queen of crafting, Brini, while comedian Jake helps boost her confidence on the mic.
Runtime: 25 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Scotland tonight?

Tonight (Saturday 17 October) on BBC Scotland, you can watch Reporting Scotland, My Epic Camel Adventure with Gordon Buchanan, Highland Cops, and Scotland Stands Up. 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 (10:00 your time) with Cumming to the Cabaret.

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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