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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 08 January 2026 in the Ireland timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

Times shown in the Ireland timezone.

Channels
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This is BBC Scotland

This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
Runtime: 6 hr

This is BBC Scotland

This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
Runtime: 6 hr

This is BBC Scotland

This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
Runtime: 6 hr

This is BBC Scotland

This is BBC Scotland
Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.
Runtime: 1 hr

Reporting Scotland

News at Seven: 08/01/2026
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
Runtime: 30 min

Banjo and Ro’s Grand Island Hotel

Home
Interior designer Banjo and husband Ro arrive on Ulva to revive a derelict mansion, battling a tiny budget, island logistics and their first big test - the crumbling library.
Runtime: 30 min

Scotland’s Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle

Inner Hebrides
Ben Fogle explores the ancient sea roads of the Inner Hebrides. He visits Iona, the cradle of Christianity, and learns how Columba’s legacy inspires people today.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Inside Barlinnie

Us and Them
After 142 years, HMP Barlinnie is closing its doors. The prison is Scotland’s largest jail and houses over 1,400 inmates in five gigantic Victorian halls.
Runtime: 1 hr i Available on iPlayer

Close to the Bone

Six British orphans arrive in Australia in 1948 looking for a new and better life, only to have the tragedy and heartbreak they left behind repeat itself in their new home.
Runtime: 55 min

Loop

Sketching the NHS Staff Who Saved Me
Loop meets the artist who sketched the NHS staff who saved her life while undergoing cancer treatment.
Runtime: 5 min

Scotcast

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

Scot Squad

Episode 1
The Chief uses all of his faculties to reinvent himself as the most woke Miekelson he could possibly be. Meanwhile, Jane MacKay and Charlie McIntosh have split up and are adjusting to new partners
Runtime: 30 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Scotland tonight?

Tonight (Thursday 08 January) on BBC Scotland, you can watch Reporting Scotland, Banjo and Ro’s Grand Island Hotel, Scotland’s Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle , and Inside Barlinnie. 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 Scot Squad.

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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