BBC Radio Orkney Schedule
Early
00:00
Scotcast—What’s going wrong at our universities?
Edinburgh principal Prof Sir Peter Mathieson on why Scotland’s universities are in danger.
00:30
As BBC Radio 5 Live—09/01/2026
Joining Radio 5 Live
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Morning
06:00
Radio Scotland Breakfast—09/01/2026
News from across Scotland and the world, plus sport, weather and big name interviews.
07:30
Around Orkney—09/01/2026
News, features and weather for Orkney, including the daily community diary.
08:00
Radio Scotland Breakfast—09/01/2026
News from across Scotland and the world, plus sport, weather and big name interviews.
09:00
Mornings—with Stephen Jardine
Stephen asks, Should Scottish students pay towards University tuition?
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Afternoon
12:00
Lunchtime Live—09/01/2026
News updates from Scotland and beyond, plus all your lunchtime sport, travel and weather.
13:30
The Good, the Bad and the Unexpected—Mark Nelson with Richard Fairbrass, Colin Paterson and Kim Blythe
The show where comedians work out the good from the bad, with a few unexpected twists.
14:00
Afternoons—With Nicola Meighan, The Night Manager, and Film on Friday
Nicola Meighan talks to actor Paul Chahidi about his role in The Night Manager.
16:00
Drivetime—09/01/2026
Breaking down the day's talking points with comment and opinion.
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Evening
18:00
Friday Requests with Cameron Stout—09/01/2026
Orkney's greetings, dedications and music requests show.
19:00
Grant Stott's Vinyl Collective—Heroes
Heroes: A David Bowie Special edition.
20:00
BBC Introducing in Scotland—Featuring Lecki Lecki
Featuring Lecki Lecki and news on how to join us for our Celtic Connections show.
22:00
Up Late—with Ashley Storrie, 09/01/2026
The best company to end the day, with lively chat and some of your favourite tunes.
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Late
00:00
As BBC Radio 5 Live—10/01/2026
Joining Radio 5 Live
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