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 Wednesday 19 August 2026 in the New Zealand timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Scotland Schedule — Wed 19 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: 19/08/2026
More from the day’s top stories and communities across Scotland.
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Scotland's Home of the Year — 19:30

The Final
The judges have travelled the country in their search for Scotland’s Home of the Year, and now the six regional winners go head-to-head for the title.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Scotland's Greatest Escape — 20:00

The Final
JJ Chalmers and Grado present the grand final as seven Scottish escapes battle it out to become Scotland's Greatest Escape.
Runtime: 55 min
8:55 PM

Beechgrove Garden — 20:55

Episode 24
Meet the Scottish gardener whose garden in Alva is made from propagated plants, saved seed and repurposed rubbish.
Runtime: 5 min
9:00 PM

Island Crossings — 21:00

Craggy Island Triathlon
Kerrera Island’s annual triathlon is at risk due to bad weather, while a folk legend explains why being a binman on Barra makes him proud.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

River City — 22:00

A giddy Angus plans to surprise Amber, but his ploy accidentally causes a misunderstanding. Mulvaney is forced to help Harry carry out his escape plan.
Runtime: 30 min
10:30 PM

Icons of Football — 22:30

Icons of Football: Julie Fleeting
A portrait of Julie Fleeting, who became Scotland’s all-time top scorer and an Arsenal legend while balancing life as a mum and PE teacher.
Runtime: 30 min
11:00 PM

Scotcast — 23:00

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

The Trials That Shocked Scotland — 23:30

Episode 2
This episode focuses on the trial of Luke Mitchell following the shocking murder of teenager Jodi Jones, and Orkney’s first homicide in 25 years.
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 (Wednesday 19 August) on BBC Scotland, you can watch Reporting Scotland, Scotland's Home of the Year , Scotland's Greatest Escape, and Beechgrove Garden. 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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