BBC Scotland TV Guide & Listings (Canada 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 Friday 02 January 2026 in the Canada timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Scotland Schedule — Fri 02 Jan

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: 02/01/2026
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
Runtime: 15 min
7:15 PM

BBC Proms — 19:15

The Traitors at The Proms
Claudia Winkleman hosts a spine-tingling concert full of dramatic tunes and asks a packed Royal Albert Hall audience to help find the hidden traitors. With surprise guests.
Runtime: 1 hr 15 min
8:30 PM

My Kind of Town — 20:30

Bathgate
Ian Hamilton and guide dog Major head to Bathgate in West Lothian. The town has an incredible industrial past and is now a popular commuter area for Edinburgh.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
9:00 PM

Sir Chris Hoy: Cancer, Courage and Me — 21:00

From Olympic glory to life’s toughest race
Sir Chris Hoy opens up about his journey with terminal cancer and how the mental strength he honed as a six-time Olympic gold medallist is now helping him to inspire others.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Still Game — 22:00

Seconds Out
Scottish sitcom. Boabby the barman and Stevie the bookie vie for the attention of the new pizza girl, and Jack and Victor are hell bent on getting a free pizza.
Runtime: 30 min
10:30 PM

Scotland Stands Up — 22:30

2025
Join Stuart Mitchell for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy from Edinburgh, featuring Jay Lafferty, Ayo Adenekan, Krystal Evans, and a special live appearance from Robert Florence.
Runtime: 30 min
11:00 PM

Only an Excuse — 23:00

2020
A special edition of the Hogmanay favourite. Starring Jonathan Watson with some very special guests. A mix of classic sketches, popular characters, famous faces and up-to-date skits tackling 2020.
Runtime: 1 hr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Scotland tonight?

Tonight (Friday 02 January) on BBC Scotland, you can watch Reporting Scotland, BBC Proms, My Kind of Town, and Sir Chris Hoy: Cancer, Courage 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 (19:00 your time) with Only an Excuse.

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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