The BBC Radio Scotland show 'Off the Ball' has been described as the most petty and ill-informed football programme on radio. A recent episode aired on 18/10/2026 drew criticism for its take on Scottish football. The programme, which runs for 1 hour and 55 minutes, was last broadcast today at 12:00 on BBC Radio Scotland.
Listeners have 29 days left to access the episode via the BBC Sounds service. The show is part of the BBC Radio Scotland lineup and falls under the sport and football genre. It is formatted as a magazine-style programme and is available as a podcast.
Related content includes biographies, clips, and galleries from the series. The programme is scheduled alongside other sports shows on BBC Radio Scotland. Despite its popularity, the show has faced scrutiny for lacking depth and fairness in its analysis of Scottish football.
Critics argue it prioritises sensationalism over informed commentary. The episode remains available for streaming on BBC iPlayer and Sounds platforms.
Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing