BBC Scotland TV Guide — Friday, 4 September 2026

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

Livingston v Stenhousemuir (Kick-off 7.30pm). Coverage of the second-tier match, which takes place at The Home of the Set Fare Arena. The hosts are looking to bounce back from an arduous campaign last season that saw them win just two of their 38 matches as they were relegated from the Scottish Premiership, while Stenny will hope to build on their promotion from Scottish League One last term

Stevie Clarke comes to terms with actually qualifying for something, King Kenny appears in a biopic and deconstructs cinema and ace pundit Charlie Nick compares the Scotland team to a selection of puddings. A respected TV travelogue veteran discovers the joys of a rail-replacement bus service in Ayrshire, the Professor answers people's questions and a gonk washes up on the beach in TV crime spoof Millport. Starring Jonathan Watson, with Alistair McGowan, Mark Cox, James Young, Clare Waugh, Ryan Fletcher, Grant Smeaton and Muriel Gray

Jack and Victor become detectives when they think Pete the Jakey might be working for the secret service, and Navid has his hands full trying to catch a fox. Comedy, starring Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill and Sanjeev Kohli

Chaos ensues as Ian and Gordon's pals park up at Beth and Eric's for their holiday down under. With time ticking towards their flight and a very heavy suitcase, super organised Morven becomes increasingly tense with chaotic Lin and her total lack of packing skills. Comedy, starring Jamie Quinn and Alex Norton

Sophie Gravia and Christine McGuinness discuss viewers' workplace dilemmas and office dramas, and dish the dirt on their own spicy situations too

A profile of journalist Chick Young, through print and radio to national TV fame, revisiting the defining moments of a career that has seen him covering Scotland abroad and cultivating enduring bonds with managers. With contributions from Tam Cowan, Tony Roper, Phil Differ, Hazel Irvine, Rob MacLean, Martin O'Neill, Graeme Souness and Jonathan Watson