BBC Scotland TV Guide & Listings (Ireland 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 Thursday 18 December 2025 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Scotland Schedule — Thu 18 Dec

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: 18/12/2025
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
Runtime: 30 min

Beechgrove Garden — 19:30

Craft Christmas at Beechgrove
Lizzie Schofield has more craft ideas that can be done at home with the family, and Carole Baxter finds out why poinsettias are associated with the festive season.
Runtime: 30 min

Wild Horses, the Rockies and Me — 20:00

Gordon Buchanan heads to the Rocky Mountains in search of wild horses. Finding two stallions battling over a herd, Gordon immerses himself in their world, hoping to win their trust.
Runtime: 1 hr

Get the Tunes On — 21:00

Michelle McManus compiles the ultimate party playlist for the build-up to the bells. Featuring big hits, wee gems, dance bangers, traditional tracks, archive treasures, spoofs, send-ups and singalongs
Runtime: 1 hr

Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr — 22:00

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

Scotcast — 23:00

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

Best of Chewin' the Fat — 23:30

Episode 6
Another chance to see some of the best bits from comedy sketch show Chewin' the Fat.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Scotland tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 18 December) on BBC Scotland, you can watch Reporting Scotland, Beechgrove Garden, Wild Horses, the Rockies and Me, and Get the Tunes On. 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 (00:00 your time) with Best of Chewin' the Fat.

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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