Debate Night

BBC Scotland

Topical debate on the big issues affecting Scotland and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Jardine.

  1. 27 May

    Stirling

    Stephen Jardine presents a topical debate from Stirling. Joining him on the panel The SNP's Alyn Smith, Scottish Labour's Jenny Young, Reform UK Scotland's Julie MacDougall, Scottish Liberal Democrat Adam Harley, and comedian Jo Caulfield

  2. 20 May

    Glasgow

    Stephen Jardine hosts a topical debate from Glasgow. Answering questions from a studio audience, The SNP's David Linden, Scottish Labour's Joe Fagan, Scottish Green Holly Bruce, Reform UK Scotland's Thomas Kerr, and former headteacher Carole Ford

  3. 13 May

    Haddington

    Stephen Jardine hosts a topical debate from Haddington. Joining him on the panel, The SNP's Paul McLennan, Reform UK Scotland's Kim Schmulian, Scottish Labour's Katherine Sangster, Scottish Conservative Douglas Lumsden, and The Spectator's Isabel Hardman

  4. 10 May

    Edinburgh

    Stephen Jardine hosts a special post-election programme from Edinburgh. Joining him on the panel, The SNP's Ben Macpherson, Scottish Green Lorna Slater, Reform UK's Angela Ross, Scottish Labour's Daniel Johnson, and columnist Iain Martin

  5. 29 Apr

    Glasgow: Young Voters Special

    Stephen Jardine hosts a Young Voters Debate Night Special from Glasgow. Joining him on the panel, Scottish Labour's Jackie Baillie, the SNP's Jack Middleton, Scottish Conservative Meghan Gallacher, Scottish Liberal Democrat Jamie Greene, Reform UK Scotland's Jamie McGuire, and Scottish Green Gillian Mackay

  6. 22 Apr

    Inverurie

    Stephen Jardine hosts a topical debate from Inverurie. Joining him on the panel are Scottish Labour's Michael Marra, the SNP's Kirsty Blackman, Scottish Conservative Harriet Cross, Duncan Massey for Reform UK Scotland, and Lorna Slater for Scottish Greens

  7. 15 Apr

    Helensburgh

    Stephen Jardine hosts a topical debate from Helensburgh, with a studio audience putting questions to Scottish Labour's Paul O'Kane, the SNP's Alison Thewliss, Scottish Conservative Douglas Lumsden, and Scottish Liberal Democrat Alan Reid

  8. 12 Apr

    Leaders Special 2026

    As Scotland prepares to go to the polls, Debate Night: Leaders Special is live from Paisley. In the first televised debate of the election campaign, leaders of the Scottish National Party, Scottish Labour, Scottish Conservatives, Scottish Greens, Scottish Liberal Democrats and Reform UK Scotland face questions from a live studio audience. Hosted by Stephen Jardine.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.1
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

Topical debate on the big issues affecting Scotland and beyond. Hosted by Stephen Jardine.

Information

  • Creator
    BBC Scotland
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2026
  • Show Website
    Debate Night