Breaking the News

BBC Radio Scotland
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Comedy
  • Every two months

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

Episodes

  1. 4 days ago

    Scott Agnew, Elaine Malcolmson, Sam Lake and Jo Caulfield

    Des and the teams break up the week's big news, including reactions to Scotland V Brazil, the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer and Peter Murrell's sentencing. Lead Writer: Alice Gregg Additional material: Gregor Paton, Feargus Woods Dunlop, Joe Bates, Stephen Holford, Claire Cox, James Docherty, Nathan Cowley, Chris Ballard, Chris Stanners, Jon Paisley, Alan Hazlie Producer: Lauren Mackay Senior Producer: David Flynn Researcher: Jodie White Script Editor: Keiron Nicholson An Eco-Audio certified Production

    28 min

  2. 19 Jun

    World Cup Special: Rosco McClelland, Tiff Stevenson, Gareth Waugh and Amanda Hursy

    Des Clarke hosts a special World Cup edition of Breaking the News, covering the Tartan takeover of Boston and Scotland's success in the tournament so far! Lead Writer: Cooper Mawhinney Sweryt Additional material: Jon Paisley, Stephen Holford, Claire Cox, Bee Babylon, Dan Welton & Sarah Tattersall, Oli Higham and Gregor Paton Producer: Lauren Mackay Senior Producer: David Flynn Researcher: Chris Quilietti Script Editor: Keiron Nicholson An Eco-Audio certified Production

    28 min

  3. 24 Apr

    Stuart Mitchell, Josie Long, Alistair Barrie and Sara Barron

    Des and the teams break up the biggest news of the week, including the latest with Sir Keir Starmer and Peter Mandelson, John Swinney declining a trip to the US, and a rise in 'granny cooking'. Lead Writer: Elaine Malcolmson Additional Material: Nathan Cowley, John O'Neill, Stuart Beale, Alan Hazlie, Cooper Mawhinney Sweryt, Rebecca Bain & Alex Garrick-Wright, Jon Paisley, Gregor Paton Producer: Lauren Mackay Senior Producer: Dave Flynn Researcher: Chris Quilietti Script Editor: Keiron Nicholson An Eco-Audio certified Production.

    28 min

  4. 17 Apr

    Amy Matthews, Scott Agnew, Athena Kugblenu and David Kay

    Des and the teams break up the week's big news, including: The first TV debate of the 2026 Holyrood Election, Donald Trump having a war of words with the Pope, an unusual job interview, the Hungarian election and more. Lead Writer: Madeleine Brettingham Additional material: Robbie Taylor-Hunt, Claire Cox, Alan Hazlie, Cooper Mawhinney Sweryt, Ben Moore, Stuart Beale, Alex Buchanan & Mark Granger, Ruaridh Miller, Christopher Stanners, Jon Paisley, Duncan Black Producer: Chris Quilietti Senior Producer: David Flynn Researcher: Jodie White Script Editor: Keiron Nicholson An Eco-Audio certified Production

    28 min

  5. 10 Apr

    Amanda Dwyer, Jamie MacDonald, Kim Blythe and Stephen Buchanan

    Des and the teams break up the biggest news of the week, including developments in the Middle East, reaching the far side of the moon and paranormal activities. Lead Writer: Claire Cox Additional Material: Luke Richards, Jo Cunningham, Lee Jevon & Garth ApThomas, Chris Ballard, Rachel Powell, Gregor Paton, Matt Reed, Nathan Cowley, James Docherty, Al Gordon, Roisin Caird. Producer: Chris Quilietti Senior producer: Lauren Mackay Researcher: Jodie White Script editor: Keiron Nicholson An Eco-Audio certified Production

    28 min

  6. 3 Apr

    Chris Forbes, Kemah Bob, Kate Hammer and Stuart McPherson

    Des and the teams break up the biggest news of the week, including the latest goings on with Calmac ferries, Easter treats and a new role for Sir Billy Connolly. Lead Writer: Jennifer Walker Additional Material: Stuart Campbell, Gordon Watson , Alice Gregg , Fearghas Kelly, Crispin Fisher, Gregor Paton, Jon Paisley, Trevor Holland, Robbie Fox Producer: Lauren Mackay Senior Producer: David Flynn Researcher: Jodie White Script Editor: Keiron Nicholson An Eco-Audio certified Production

    28 min
  • 6 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

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

Information

  • Creator
    BBC Radio Scotland
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2026
  • Show Website
    Breaking the News
  • Provider

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