BBC Scotland TV Guide — Friday, 5 June 2026

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

Ewan McGregor narrates a documentary following animals surviving and thriving in countries on the northern edges of the Atlantic Ocean, beginning as winter releases its grip. A single Arctic fox scurries across the mountains of Iceland on a mission to re-unite with its mate from last year, while on Shetland an otter has successfully raised twin cubs to the brink of independence

Documentary tracing the history of Scottish football, focusing on the teams involved in some of the country's most memorable sporting moments and the story behind their successes and failures. The first episode features the squad who travelled to West Germany for the 1974 World Cup. With contributions from the players and managers who experienced the tournament first hand

Twenty-eight years on from when Scotland last qualified for the World Cup finals, the comedian embarks on a global journey to understand what football has become and whether the sport that once brought people together still has beauty at its heart. Along the way he meets former Brazil star Cafu, Scotland vice-captain John McGinn, Sao Paulo ultras, US football fans and many more as he looks at how the game is experienced across different communities and environments

A look back at Scotland's historic World Cup qualifying campaign as Steve Clarke's side booked their place at this summer's showpiece

Stories of the night Scotland qualified for the 2026 World Cup Finals, featuring videos of supporters' reactions to the national side's memorable win over Denmark in November

Anti-social-neighbours are making Jack's life hell, but luckily for him a man's death frees up a space in his best friend Victor's lodgings. First episode of the sitcom, written by and starring Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill as the popular characters from Chewin' the Fat

Niall has managed to build a new life, only for old ties to resurface when Mona reconnects with Ruben. Before long events begin to spiral toward an intense and devastating conclusion. Hard-hitting drama, written by and starring Richard Gadd, with Jamie Bell, Amy Manson and Neve McIntosh