Breaking the News

By BBC Radio Scotland

Topical comedy panel show takes a satirical view of the week's headlines.

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How many episodes does Breaking the News have?

The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.

Breaking the News episodes:

August 09, 2024 Edinburgh Festival Special: Jay Lafferty, Andrew Maxwell, Melanie Bracewell and Connor Burns
Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.
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28min
July 12, 2024 Susie McCabe, Hugo Rifkind, Jo Caulfield and Chris Thorburn
Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.
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29min
November 10, 2023 Ashley Storrie, Jim Smith, Esther Manito and Ignacio Lopez
This week on Breaking The News, Des and the teams take a look at The first King's Speech in 70 years, the latest from the world of Donald Trump, a perfect job for Harry Potter fans, the top nicknames in the UK, revelations from Nadine Dorries and legend of stage and screen Barbra Streisand.
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29min
August 04, 2023 Ray Bradshaw, Diona Doherty, David Kay & Karen Bartke
This week Des and the teams take a look at the latest legal trouble for Donald Trump, proposed new oil and gas licenses in the north east of Scotland amid a climate crisis, the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, drone postal delivery in Orkney, the SNP’s Margaret Ferrier and a the UK’s oldest fencer.
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29min
June 30, 2023 Amy Matthews, Scott Agnew, Tatty Macleod and Rosco McClelland
This week Des Clarke and the teams take a look at the Covid Inquiry, supermarket bosses facing questions in parliament, the consequences of turning off a fridge, proposals for a Scottish tourist tax, a record-breaking Munro bagger and acting legend Harrison Ford.
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29min
March 31, 2023 Val McDermid, Jim Smith, Felicity Ward & Marc Jennings
Des and the teams take a look at Humza Yousaf the new First Minister of Scotland, the soaring cost of living, airships, Brian Cox seeing ghosts and Scott McTominay seeing Scottish football success.
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29min
March 24, 2023 Susie McCabe, Alasdair Beckett-King, Ria Lina & Paul McDaniel
Recorded at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Des and the teams take a look at the race to become Scotland’s next First Minister, Boris Johnson facing MPs, the chance to do a PhD in one of Scotland's favourite TV shows, the engagement of Rupert Murdoch and Susanna Reid celebrating 20 years on breakfast television.
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29min
March 17, 2023 Mark Nelson, Diona Doherty, Ignacio Lopez & Hannah Fairweather
Recorded at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Des and the teams take a look at the race to become Scotland’s next First Minister, the Spring Budget, vinyl record sales, Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh and the row between Gary Lineker and the BBC.
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29min
March 10, 2023 Ashley Storrie, Daliso Chaponda, Marjolein Robertson & Ray Bradshaw
Des and the teams take a look at the race to become Scotland’s next first minister, the recent cold weather, sharing meals and national treasure David Attenborough.
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29min
March 03, 2023 Athena Kugblenu, Raymond Mearns, Elaine Malcolmson & Chris Thorburn
Des and the panel discuss the new Northern Ireland Brexit deal, the SNP leadership race, trainer sales and Idris Elba.
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29min

FAQs about Breaking the News:

How many episodes does Breaking the News have?

The podcast currently has 47 episodes available.

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