BBC Scotland TV Guide — Wednesday, 22 July 2026

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

Judges Anna Campbell-Jones, Banjo Beale and Danny Campbell visit contenders from the Highlands and Islands. The contenders are a fishing lodge near Aviemore which dates back to the 18th century, a modern self build near Stornoway designed to be symmetrical and considerate to the environment, and a converted 1900s croft in Lewis filled with second hand finds and upcycled furniture

CalMac engineer Fergus Barlow races in the annual Mull car rally, and his brother Craig has travelled all the way from New Zealand to be his navigator. Meanhile, the ferry operator's CEO Robbie Drummond joins the engineering team of the MV Caledonian Isles to find out what challenges they face, and looks on as things start to go wrong in the engine room

Documentary following the Internationally renowned Scottish artist over four years as she makes large-scale paintings representing the unseen, often undervalued aspects of women's labour, from hospitals to hotels, nail bars to nursery settings. As the film follows Walker through pregnancy and the birth of her second child, it provides an exploration of the role of the artist mother, until recently viewed as taboo in contemporary art creativity.

While Kelly-Marie helps Michaela remember her dad, she is left reeling when Chris confronts her over a decision made without him. Mikey suspects Mack is avoiding him, Mulvaney is concerned at the prospect of Harry's arrival, and Lenny takes a different approach with Lydia

Winnie is ready to hit the road - but first needs to pass her driving test. Naturally, Agnes and the gang volunteer to help her practise, and chaos soon follows. With Winnie behind the wheel and Buster instructing, Finglas becomes a danger zone. Comedy, co-written by and starring Brendan O'Carroll, with Danny O'Carroll and guest stars Shobu Kapoor and Marek Larwood

The criminologist investigates the origins of Glasgow's alternative motto of No Mean City, looking at gang culture past and present. Investigative journalist Fiona Walker presents a short film about the 1930s era of gang culture - Glasgow's Peaky Blinders