This week from the Edinburgh Festivals Des and the teams take a look at spending by Civil servants in Scotland, a return to the office after the pandemic, how many steps you should do in a day, wedding drama in the US, Liz Truss and a new search for the Loch Ness Monster.

Edinburgh Festival Special: Susie McCabe, Marcus Brigstocke, Susan Riddell & Connor Burns

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

Comedy

On the last in the current series of Breaking the News, Des and the panel take a look at the latest trials for Donald Trump, the potential UK smoking ban, over 30’s daytime raves, Liz Truss’ book and much more.

Athena Kugblenu, Stuart McPherson, Julia Sutherland & Scott Agnew

On Breaking the News this week, Des and the panel take a look at the latest news on climate change, the alcohol ban on Scotrail trains, a return from Bridget Jones and much more.

Rory Bremner, Marjolein Robertson, Jamie MacDonald & Tatty Macleod

Jay Lafferty hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.

Glenn Moore, Krystal Evans, Gareth Waugh & Kathleen Hughes

Recorded at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, this week Des and the teams take a look at; public satisfaction in the NHS, accusations about a Chinese cyber attack, how climate change will affect beer, a study into what dogs can really understand, ultramarathon runner Jasmin Paris and the Scottish gaming granny causing a storm online.

Robin Ince, Amy Matthews, Mark Nelson & Susan Riddell

Recorded at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, this week Des and the teams take a look at a potential plot against the Prime Minister, the outcome of the Russian election, new guidelines on film ratings, the future of transport, MP Pete Wishart and Ewan McGregor’s Scottishness.

Edinburgh Festival Special: Susie McCabe, Marcus Brigstocke, Susan Riddell & Connor Burns

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