Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

From an evil elf on the shelf to a deep-fried Christmas dinner and vegan crackers, these stories from young people across Scotland will get you feeling festive.

It’s the final Craft Christmas at Beechgrove before the big day, and for the last three weeks, Jean Johansson and the team have been helping you and your family get ready. In this episode, we have even more projects and plans for the perfect Christmas. Lizzie Schofield has more craft ideas that you and the family can do and make at home - all you will need this time are some pine cones and wool. Poinsettias are the magical colour of Christmas, so Carole Baxter finds out why they are associated with the festive season, and also how to care for the plant once you have one. George Anderson and a special helper have some gardening jobs that you can tackle to keep the kids entertained over the holidays. And if you want to raise a toast to Christmas in some homemade, hand-painted and personalised glasses, Jean will be finding out how.

Gordon Buchanan takes an epic journey across the Gobi Desert on one of the world’s most iconic, yet least understood, animals – camels. Starting in the west of Mongolia, Gordeon crosses blistering sand dunes, endless rocky plains and the treacherous Bumbat Mountain, with only his camels for company. If he is to succeed, he must befriend the camels, learn as much as he can about them, and try to win their trust and respect. Without that, the journey and his survival are in question. Naming camels isn’t something that nomads would do, but as his relationship with them strengthens, he decides to name them Squeaks and Chewy. They are lucky enough to meet some of the other inhabitants of this seemingly desolate landscape, such as wolves, saiga antelopes and yaks. But will he be lucky enough to catch sight of the most endangered bear on the planet – the Gobi Bear? Spending time with different nomads also gives Gordon time to reflect on the appeal of the traditional nomadic way of life, and his own modern existence. Ultimately, he discovers how camels have evolved in the most unusual ways to survive and prosper in one of the most hostile environments on the planet.

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Richard secures an audition and embarks on a journey to track down the elusive Brian – Ken’s oldest friend, with whom he lost touch with years ago – in order to invite him to Ken’s surprise 75th birthday party.

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Beth and Eric's plans for a quiet Christmas are dashed when all the neighbours descend on them. Ian's new boyfriend Gordon finds his festive day taking an unexpected turn too.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

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Live Championship action as Queen's Park host Raith Rovers.

Sitcom set in Glasgow. Tam and Frances enjoy fame and fortune with their new addition, but Jack and Victor feel the strain.

Sitcom. Once Isa finds out Jack and Victor have joined the community choir, everyone's laughing in Craiglang. They regain some respect by digging out their marigolds to save the day for the choir but, as ever, life is never straightforward. Meanwhile, Winston gains some of the Christmas spirit when he takes over from Charlie the lollipop man. Tam develops a close, loving relationship with the puggy machine, setting his sights on winning the jackpot.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

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Steven Thompson presents highlights from the day's fixtures in the Scottish Premiership, including Rangers v Dundee, Aberdeen v Hibernian and Ross County v St Mirren, plus a look back at Motherwell v Kilmarnock.

Anna, Banjo and Danny travel across Scotland to find the best-dressed yuletide homes and score them on festive design, seasonal style and Christmas spirit.

Sitcom set in Glasgow. Tam and Frances enjoy fame and fortune with their new addition, but Jack and Victor feel the strain.

Award-winning comedy Two Doors Down takes viewers on a Christmas getaway as the neighbours head off on a rare trip away from Latimer Crescent. But a Christmas holiday break at Colin and Cathy’s luxury lodge in the Scottish Highlands threatens to derail the neighbours’ friendship when Cathy pushes Beth too far.

Texas join Roddy Hart for a very special festive show liberally sprinkled with hits and seasonal vibes. Adding to the fun before a live audience at Pacific Quay will be Nati, a singer-songwriter who has built a huge online following of close to two million fans for her live-streamed performances. Terra Kin, winner of the BBC Introducing Scottish Act of the Year 2023, complete the sparkling line-up.

Some of Scotland’s funniest minds delve deep into the BBC Scotland archives to dig out some special festive treats.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

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Highlights of Celtic’s trip to Dundee Utd and Hearts’ clash with St Johnstone.

It’s the final Craft Christmas at Beechgrove before the big day, and for the last three weeks, Jean Johansson and the team have been helping you and your family get ready. In this episode, we have even more projects and plans for the perfect Christmas. Lizzie Schofield has more craft ideas that you and the family can do and make at home - all you will need this time are some pine cones and wool. Poinsettias are the magical colour of Christmas, so Carole Baxter finds out why they are associated with the festive season, and also how to care for the plant once you have one. George Anderson and a special helper have some gardening jobs that you can tackle to keep the kids entertained over the holidays. And if you want to raise a toast to Christmas in some homemade, hand-painted and personalised glasses, Jean will be finding out how.

Wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin goes in search of his favourite birds of prey, travelling around the UK to find them and meeting the people who are fighting to protect them.

Sitcom. Once Isa finds out Jack and Victor have joined the community choir, everyone's laughing in Craiglang. They regain some respect by digging out their marigolds to save the day for the choir but, as ever, life is never straightforward. Meanwhile, Winston gains some of the Christmas spirit when he takes over from Charlie the lollipop man. Tam develops a close, loving relationship with the puggy machine, setting his sights on winning the jackpot.

Award-winning stand-up comedian Mark Nelson’s triumphant homecoming gig in the sold-out Theatre Royal in Dumfries. From growing up in the south west of Scotland in the 90s and bringing his wife back to the city to revisit the nightclubs of his youth, to becoming a family man on the road to middle age, Mark delivers a barrage of jokes detailing his life through the ages and the challenges facing modern Scotland. Outrageous punchlines are surrounded by sharp observations, which have the packed theatre in stitches from beginning to end.

Some of Scotland’s favourite comedians and entertainers take us on a journey through Christmas past, with the twinkle of the lights, the political drama of school nativities, the realness of Santa, the presents we always wanted, the food we couldn’t finish and the sheer joy of dragging our parents out of bed much earlier than expected. They then turn their attention to to Hogmanay, with the pressure to make it a great night, the rituals of a house party, the excitement of the countdown, the TV offerings and the attempts at New Year resolutions.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Dry dock delays and breakdowns cause chaos across the network, triggering a crisis meeting at HQ. On Islay whisky freight, tourists and locals vie for space on the ferry.

It’s the final Craft Christmas at Beechgrove before the big day, and for the last three weeks, Jean Johansson and the team have been helping you and your family get ready. In this episode, we have even more projects and plans for the perfect Christmas. Lizzie Schofield has more craft ideas that you and the family can do and make at home - all you will need this time are some pine cones and wool. Poinsettias are the magical colour of Christmas, so Carole Baxter finds out why they are associated with the festive season, and also how to care for the plant once you have one. George Anderson and a special helper have some gardening jobs that you can tackle to keep the kids entertained over the holidays. And if you want to raise a toast to Christmas in some homemade, hand-painted and personalised glasses, Jean will be finding out how.

Anna, Banjo and Danny travel across Scotland to find the best-dressed yuletide homes and score them on festive design, seasonal style and Christmas spirit.

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Jane Lewis presents highlights from the weekend's fixtures in the SWPL.

Chef Nick Nairn and Dougie Vipond celebrate Christmas by cooking up a festive feast in their country kitchen in Aberdeenshire. Highlighting the fantastic range of food and drink Scotland has to offer, they make an alternative to turkey – slow roast lamb with rosemary and garlic accompanied by potato gratin dauphinoise and wilted greens. Joining them in the kitchen is panto queen and TV actor Elaine C Smith.

It's wildcard week, where we visit three escapes that don't fit into any of this year's categories, but that our industry panel decided had to be included. Kirsty and Helen from Perthshire rate former farm Monachyle Mhor in the Trossachs, House of Gods hotel in Edinburgh, and Glen Dye, a 15,000-acre private estate in Aberdeenshire.

Acclaimed stand-up Susie McCabe brings her sensational show Femme Fatality to a sold-out King’s Theatre in Glasgow. From growing up gay in the 80s and 90s, to working on building sites and becoming a successful stand-up comic, Susie McCabe's life is jam-packed with rich material, and the gifted performer delivers a barnstorming evening of razor-sharp punchlines and observational comedy.

A resourceful Eddie approaches Lenny with a serious accusation in a bid to protect Tyler. Elsewhere, Drew’s misinterpretation may lead to problems for Caitlin, and Mulvaney tries to make amends with Bob.

Richard secures an audition and embarks on a journey to track down the elusive Brian – Ken’s oldest friend, with whom he lost touch with years ago – in order to invite him to Ken’s surprise 75th birthday party.

Scotland's funniest family have brand new issues to deal with. Henry does his best to throw himself into Laura’s new adventures. Vincent dispenses 'short guy' dating advice to Jason. Collette tries to grab Scotland’s attention by singing in the streets.

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Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

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The Arran ferry needs an emergency overhaul that takes it out of action, an engineer gets to grips with an unfamiliar boat, and a Harris children’s Gaelic choir travels to the Mod.

Anna, Banjo and Danny travel across Scotland to find the best-dressed yuletide homes and score them on festive design, seasonal style and Christmas spirit.

It’s merry and bright over at Michelle and Alan’s as they welcome the neighbours for a Christmas get-together. But with Beth and Eric agreeing to a last-minute invitation to spend Christmas away leaving Christine feeling vulnerable, Gordon irritating Ian with all his fussing, and Cathy desperate to find the ‘real’ party, Michelle struggles to keep the evening on track. There are brief glimmers of harmony when the neighbours play a silly kazoo game and decide to do something special for Christine, but Alan’s attempt to de-stress Ian backfires when Gordon ruins things for everyone.

Two strangers become stranded in the Scottish Highlands and decide to team up in order to get home for Christmas.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Gordon Buchanan takes an epic journey across the Gobi Desert on one of the world’s most iconic, yet least understood, animals – camels. Starting in the west of Mongolia, Gordeon crosses blistering sand dunes, endless rocky plains and the treacherous Bumbat Mountain, with only his camels for company. If he is to succeed, he must befriend the camels, learn as much as he can about them, and try to win their trust and respect. Without that, the journey and his survival are in question. Naming camels isn’t something that nomads would do, but as his relationship with them strengthens, he decides to name them Squeaks and Chewy. They are lucky enough to meet some of the other inhabitants of this seemingly desolate landscape, such as wolves, saiga antelopes and yaks. But will he be lucky enough to catch sight of the most endangered bear on the planet – the Gobi Bear? Spending time with different nomads also gives Gordon time to reflect on the appeal of the traditional nomadic way of life, and his own modern existence. Ultimately, he discovers how camels have evolved in the most unusual ways to survive and prosper in one of the most hostile environments on the planet.

Twenty years on from her triumphant Pop Idol win, household name Michelle McManus reflects on her rollercoaster life and career, from Baillieston barmaid to record-breaking chart-topper with number one hit All This Time. Along the way, Michelle revisits iconic TV talent moments where Scottish stars captured the hearts of the nation on shows such as The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and The Voice. Joined by high profile friends including Robbie Williams, TV presenter Kate Thornton and Susan Boyle, Michelle delves into the phenomenon of the TV talent show and reveals her never-before-told story, from the fat-shaming she received in the media to reinventing herself, finding love and releasing new music this Christmas. Brimming with nostalgia from Britain’s best-loved shows over the past 20 years, and featuring songs we all love to sing along to, this documentary checks in with Britain’s Got Talent and The Voice winners Jai McDowell and Stevie McCrorie, as well as The X Factor’s Shereen Cutkelvin and Nicholas McDonald, to find out where they are now.

It’s Christmas in Craiglang, and Winston’s stolen turkey is far from oven-ready.

As the snow begins to fall, it’s a welcome break at the coffee shop after some busy Christmas shopping. Christine displays uncharacteristic generosity when she discovers she has more loyalty points on her card than she expected, while Michelle is annoyed that Alan has lost his wallet somewhere in town. Dismayed at the prospect of having to cancel her cards so close to Christmas, she sends him out to look for it again.

An unexpected dinner guest on Christmas Day has disastrous consequences for Mikey. Elsewhere, Caitlin is stunned by Sam’s gift, and both Mulvaney and Bob come together to make it up to Scarlett.

Christmas Special in which Rab is under a spell of anxiety and ambivalence at the prospect of becoming a father in law to Gash's fiance, and Jamesie is out on his ear again.

She is one of Scotland's most-loved female comedy performers, famous for playing Mary Doll in Rab C Nesbitt and her Bafta-winning performance as Christine in Two Doors Down, but the path to stardom wasn’t written for a young trainee teacher from Lanarkshire. She had to cut her own path and became a trailblazing pioneer in a once male-dominated industry and is now our undisputed queen of Scottish comedy. Featuring a special interview with Elaine and other key people from her remarkable career including Alex Norton and more.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Kenny Macintyre and guests go around the grounds for all the latest Scottish football scores.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

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Highlights from the Boxing Day fixtures in the Scottish Premiership, including Hearts v Hibs, Celtic v Motherwell, St Mirren v Rangers, Dundee v Ross County, Kilmarnock v Aberdeen and St Johnstone v Dundee Utd.

Some of Scotland's favourite comedians remember Scottish sport, from cross-country to tug-o-war, via darts and golf. They also address the art of appreciating football and deciding on your favourite Murray.

Lena Zavaroni was a child superstar, barnstorming the charts, sharing the stage with Sinatra and performing for the US president, all before her 11th birthday. But her light was dimmed too soon by a battle with anorexia. Told from the perspective of her 84-year-old father, Victor, this poignant story reflects on parental regret as he seeks peace with his daughter's untimely fate.

Richard struggles with finding the right time to tell Ken his big news as the two of them spend the day touring Forres in search of the ideal spot to scatter Jean’s ashes.

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Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

Highlights from the BBC Scotland channel.

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Live football from the Scottish Championship as Dunfermline host promotion-chasing Falkirk.

Festive special of the sitcom about Scottish pensioners. Jack and Victor find themselves holed up in the Osprey Heights Hoist at Hogmanay. Trapped in a lift, Winston recalls the daddy of all New Years, in the dim and distant past when Craiglang knew how to throw a party.