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 21 October 2026 in the New Zealand timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Scotland Schedule — Wed 21 Oct

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: 21/10/2026
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

Episode 1
A cottage in Fort William takes on a towering conversion in the Black Isle and a maximalist home in Culloden.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Scotland's Home of the Year — 20:00

Episode 2
The judges score a fairytale cottage on the banks of the Forth, a new build in Stirlingshire and a home with a holiday vibe in Dalgety Bay.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
8:30 PM

The Agency: Unfiltered — 20:30

Episode 2
Kirsten and Amy film a wedding in Ibiza for their new wedding content creation business. Back at the office, one of the academy competitors drops in unexpectedly with some news.
Runtime: 30 min
9:00 PM

Debate Night — 21:00

Current affairs discussion. Members of the public quiz a panel of politicians and public figures about the big issues in Scotland and beyond.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Dinosaur — 22:00

Episode 1
After months working on the Isle of Wight, Nina must choose between what she thinks she should do and what she really wants. Should she cancel her plans with Lee?
Runtime: 30 min
10:30 PM

Dinosaur — 22:30

Episode 2
Nina hopes life will return to normal back in Glasgow, but a surprise arrival at the museum and a secret of Bo’s means things are going to be far from straightforward.
Runtime: 25 min
10:55 PM

Scotcast — 22:55

Conversation about Scotland’s biggest news stories, hosted by Martin Geissler.
Runtime: 30 min
11:25 PM

Race Against the Tide — 23:25

Episode 5
The tide is rising, and the pressure is mounting. Four teams face their tallest sand challenge yet. Who will soar and who will sink in the semi-final?
Runtime: 30 min
11:55 PM

Loop — 23:55

The Art of Paper Sculpting
Charles Young takes inspiration from the buildings of Edinburgh and painstakingly transforms one of Scotland's most famous and complex edifices into a tiny, three-dimensional structure.
Runtime: 5 min

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Scotland tonight?

Tonight (Wednesday 21 October) on BBC Scotland, you can watch Reporting Scotland, Scotland's Home of the Year , The Agency: Unfiltered, and Debate Night. 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 (12:00 your time) with Loop.

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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