BBC Scotland TV Guide — Tuesday, 21 July 2026

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

Ian Hamilton heads to the once-popular South Ayrshire seaside resort of Girvan, of which he has happy childhood memories and wants to find out how much it has changed. From the more traditional fun of the boating lake and the games arcade, to newer aspects of the town like accessible bicycles and bubble football, there is something for everyone

On Papa Westray, Paul's visiting nephews are roped into farm work, while Paul and Mel have lots to do for their long-awaited wedding day. It's a concerning time for Sally as some of her ewes are struck down by a devastating mystery illness. In Fife, Andy and Jo increase their loan to install another holiday pod and take 400 lambs to market to raise some much-needed cash

In 1994, Bangladeshi waiter Shamsuddin Mahmood was shot dead at an Indian restaurant in Kirkwall in the Orkneys. It was the first murder there for a generation, and 15-year-old schoolboy Michael Ross became the police's prime suspect. Journalist Hazel Martin begins her investigation into a case full of twists and turns, getting hold of secret recordings of Ross in prison

Hazel Martin investigates the character of Michael Ross, the man convicted of his Shamsuddin Mahmood's murder, to assess if a 15-year-old would have been capable of such a brutal and cold-blooded act. Hazel also explores the background of the victim and uncovers a story of two hitmen who used to live near him before he came to Orkney. Could they have committed the murder instead?

Twelve years after the murder of Shamsuddin Mahmood, a new eyewitness came forward saying he saw Michael Ross with a balaclava and a gun just before the murder just before the murder. Hazel Martin investigates whether this story holds up, then tests out Michael Ross's alibi, only to hear a shocking revelation from an investigator on the case

A stand-up show from the Stand Comedy Club in Glasgow, with the comedian telling stories of the bizarre situations he got into while trying to find people who look like him