BBC Scotland TV Guide & Listings (New Zealand 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 Tuesday 18 August 2026 in the New Zealand timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Scotland Schedule — Tue 18 Aug

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: 18/08/2026
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

The Great Food Guys — 19:30

Meat
Nick Nairn and Dougie Vipond focus on meat and cook a rack of Scotch lamb with roast aubergine. They are joined by sheep farmer Michelle Stephen and comedian Jim Smith.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

This Farming Life — 20:00

Episode 2
The Barclays are finding their feet with the new Fat Lamb business. Rachel and Camy head to Lairg to buy more ewes. Nikki and Ollie find out if their favourite buffalo is pregnant.
Runtime: 1 hr
9:00 PM

Murder Trial — 21:00

Murder Trial: Death of a Dog Walker
Former gamekeeper David Campbell takes the stand to defend himself against a murder charge built on circumstantial evidence. Will the jury believe him?
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

David Wilson's Crime Files — 22:00

Double Life
Criminologist David Wilson studies the psychology behind the need for those who lead a life of crime to have to conceal their activities by leading a secret or double life.
Runtime: 1 hr
11:00 PM

Scotcast — 23:00

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
Runtime: 30 min
11:30 PM

Icons of Football — 23:30

Icons of Football: Gary McAllister
A portrait of legendary former Scotland captain Gary McAllister, a classy midfielder who suffered heartbreaking lows as well as highs that stand as a testament to his enduring class.
Runtime: 30 min
12:00 AM

This is BBC Scotland — 00:00

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Scotland tonight?

Tonight (Tuesday 18 August) on BBC Scotland, you can watch Reporting Scotland, The Great Food Guys, This Farming Life, and Murder Trial. 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 06:00 (17:00 your time) with This is BBC Scotland.

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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