BBC Scotland TV Guide — Friday, 17 July 2026

Reports from BBC newsrooms across the country with analysis and discussion on the big stories of the day

Edinburgh best friends Suzie and Shirley try out waterfront getaways, staying at bothies in Oban, a retreat on Davaar Island and a boathouse on Arran. JJ Chalmers and Grado present

In Ayr, crewmates Sophie and Shelby are called to a critical incident in which Irene has suffered a burst gastric ulcer and is losing pints of blood. Meanwhile, Aberdeen-based paramedic Andrew, technician Simon and student Matthew treat Patrick, who is displaying a range of worrying symptoms, including a worsening headache, a rash and a sensitivity to light. The team can't rule out meningitis, but encounter a queue of ambulances outside Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

A celebration of the comedy that captured the spirit of 1980s Scotland, starring Gerard Kelly as a Glasgow bank clerk with dreams of being a best-selling author. The show's creator Bob Black and cast members Elaine C Smith, Jonathan Watson and Dave Anderson reveal their favourite moments and give behind-the-scenes insights, with bittersweet memories of co-stars Kelly and Andy Gray. With contributions from Gayle Telfer Stevens, Jordan Young, Sanjeev Kohli, Damian Barr, Johnny McKnight Kirsty Wark and Paul English

Jack and Victor visit the local park, which has gone dangerously downhill - but Winston has a plan to move it up in the world, Comedy, written by and starring Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill

Alan goes out, so Michelle invites Beth, Cathy and Christine over for a girls' night. Cathy sets the tone by downing shots, and the revelations soon flow about the annoying things their men do. But when Beth jokes about Christine's annoying habit, Christine takes the hump. It takes Michelle and a negotiation over a cheese toastie for Christine to forgive Beth

Shereen Cutkelvin presents more highlights from across the festival held on Glasgow Green, including performances by Two Door Cinema Club, Skye Newman, Jacob Alon, Perrie, Wolf Alice, CMAT, Becky Hill and headliners Kasabian