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BBC Scotland TV Guide & Listings (United States 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 Friday 16 January 2026 in the United States timezone with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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BBC Scotland Schedule — Fri 16 Jan

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: 16/01/2026
Bringing you more from the day’s top stories and
Runtime: 30 min
7:30 PM

Our Lives — 19:30

The Journey to Scotland's Remotest Pub
Two friends take on a journey to Scotland's remotest pub, interwoven with stories from some of the residents of the magical Knoydart peninsula.
Runtime: 30 min
8:00 PM

Icons of Football — 20:00

Charlie Nicholas
How Charlie Nicholas’s amazing goal-scoring talent earned him the name Champagne Charlie.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
8:30 PM

Icons of Football — 20:30

Paul Sturrock
Paul Sturrock speaks about the highs and lows of taking on the best teams in Europe, and he opens up on how he lives his life since being diagnosed with Parkinson’s.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
9:00 PM

Hercules the Bear - A Love Story — 21:00

Grizzly superstar
The remarkable true story of the world’s most famous grizzly bear and the Scottish couple who raised him as their own.
Runtime: 1 hr
10:00 PM

Still Game — 22:00

Recipe
Scottish sitcom. Jack and Victor discover Pete the Jakey was the inventor of the Beefy Bake and seek recompense on his behalf. Tam and Frances are having marital problems.
Runtime: 30 min
10:30 PM

Two Doors Down — 22:30

Episode 2
Sitcom. Disaster following a row with Sophie means that Christine has to stay over at Eric and Beth's. Cathy and Colin have a bust-up.
Runtime: 30 min i Available on iPlayer
11:00 PM

Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr — 23:00

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC Scotland tonight?

Tonight (Friday 16 January) on BBC Scotland, you can watch Reporting Scotland, Our Lives, Icons of Football, and Hercules the Bear - A Love Story. 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 (19:00 your time) with Karen Dunbar Live from Ayr.

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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