Breaking the News: Recent Episodes
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Des and the teams break up the week's news, including: The ongoing saga with Gianni Infantino, the Scottish exam results, people using AI to find out about their health, the cancelled Trainspotting musical, Nicola Sturgeon’s newly published foreword to her memoir and more.
Lead Writer: Rebecca Bain & Alex Garrick
Additional material: Wright, Nathan Cowley, Roy Darby, Gregor Paton, Kieran Moore, Stephen Holford, Mike Grace, Jennifer Walker, Gordon Watson, Alan Hazlie, James Docherty and Ben Moore
Producer: Chris QuiliettiSenior Producer: Lauren Mackay Researcher: Jodie WhiteScript Editor: Keiron Nicholson
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Des Clarke hosts a special Commonwealth Games edition of Breaking the News, covering Team Scotland’s success, how visiting athletes are getting on in Glasgow, celebrating the volunteers and more.
Lead Writer: Gregor Paton
Additional material: Declan Kennedy, Claire Cox, Oli Higham, Paul Hennell, Alan Hazlie, Dan Welton & Sarah Tattersall, Duncan Black, Ben Moore, Gary Splaine
Producer: Chris QuiliettiSenior Producer: Lauren Mackay Researcher: Jodie WhiteScript Editor: Keiron Nicholson
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Des and the teams break up the week's news, including: The first week of new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Anas Sarwar standing down as Scottish Labour leader, research into our music habits, the us of therapy-speak in everyday conversation, Scottish strong man Tom Stoltman and more
Lead Writer: Jennifer Walker
Additional material: Chris Stanners, Matt Kingsley, Claire Cox, James Docherty, Dan Welton & Sarah Tattersall, Jon Paisley, Gregor Paton, Lucy Rycroft Smith & Chris Willshaw, Stuart Beale, Stephen Holford, Nathan Cowley, Terry Hughes, Rebecca Bain & Alex Garrick Wright
Producer: Chris QuiliettiSenior Producer: David Flynn Researcher: Jodie WhiteScript Editor: Keiron Nicholson
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Des and the teams break up the week's news, including: The upcoming World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, Sir Keir Starmer's last week as prime minister, the proposed Scottish Rock and Roll hall of fame, research into how much we speak, Christopher Nolan and more.
Lead Writer: Claire Cox
Additional material: Dan James & Kyra Carletonm, Darren Miller & Grant Morrison, Marie Hale, Alan Hazlie, Jaskaran Bahia, James Docherty, Gregor Paton, Nathan Cowley, Polly Owen and Sarane McDougall, Dan Welton & Sarah Tattersall
Producer: Chris QuiliettiSenior Producer: David Flynn Researcher: Jodie WhiteScript Editor: Keiron Nicholson
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Jay Lafferty hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.
This week Jay and the teams break up the week's news, including: Nigel Farage’s resignation announcement, Nigel Farage’s announcement that he’s standing, concerns about FIFA’s integrity at the World Cup, Andy Burnham’s thoughts on Scottish independence, new research into fitness, Taylor Swift's big day and more.
Lead Writer: Nathan Cowley
Additional material: Alan Hazlie, Jon Paisley, Dan Welton & Sarah Tattersall, Rachel Powell, Lee Jevon & Garth ApThomas, Matt Oakley, Charlie Owen, Lucienne Cummings, David Nuttall, Stephen Holford, Gregor Paton and Kat Hyde
Producer: Chris QuiliettiSenior Producer: David Flynn Researcher: Jodie WhiteScript Editor: Keiron Nicholson
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Des and the teams break up the week's news: the presumptive prime minister Andy Burnham's plans, Steve Clarke standing down as the manager of Scotland’s men’s team, plans to connect islands in Shetland with undersea tunnels, the cost of weddings and more.
Lead writer: Madeleine Brettingham
Additional material: Iain Christie, Rebecca Bain & Alex Garrick Wright, Claire Cox, Nathan Cowley, Robbie Fox, Dominic McGladdery, Alan Hazlie, Nik Ilukkumbure, Lucy Rycroft-Smith and Chris Willshaw.
Producer: Chris QuiliettiSenior Producer: Lauren MackayResearcher: Jodie WhiteScript Editor: Keiron Nicholson
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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 MackaySenior Producer: David FlynnResearcher: Jodie WhiteScript Editor: Keiron Nicholson
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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 MackaySenior Producer: David FlynnResearcher: Chris QuiliettiScript Editor: Keiron Nicholson
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Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.
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Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.
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Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.
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This week, Des and the teams tackle the latest happenings in the United States, rail journeys and a reversal on self service checkouts.
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Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.
This week, the teams take on the latest from the Olympics, the chancellor's spending audit, the Conservative leadership race, and why we’re so good at debating.
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Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.
This week, the teams take on the latest in the American Presidential campaign, an interesting study about chimpanzees and a special guest joins them to talk about Andy Murray retiring.
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Jay Lafferty hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.
This week, the teams tackle the King's Speech, the Republican National Convention, a new 'laughter law' and a dip in the River Seine.
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Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.
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Des Clarke hosts an election special of Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.
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This week Des and the panel take a look at the latest from the General Election, US Presidential debate, European drinking habits, Shania Twain and more.
This week, Des and the panel take a look at Scotland's hopes in Germany, the latest from the General Election, why people are turning away from news, plans for an Eden Project in Dundee, Vladimir Putin in North Korea and Tony award winner, Daniel Radcliffe.
Join Des Clarke for all the previously unheard material from the Breaking the Euros special.
Breaking the News regulars Jay Lafferty, Ray Bradshaw and Athena Kugblenu are joined by Off the Ball stars Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan and host of the smash-hit football podcast Sacked in the Morning, Amy Irons.
Des Clarke hosts a special Euros edition of the award-winning satirical news quiz with guests from Off the Ball and Sacked in the Morning.
The panel look at Scotland's chances in the tournament and what the reaction would be like if we actually won!
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.
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.
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.
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.
On Breaking the News this week Des and the teams take a look at royal photo editing gone wrong, Jason Leitch stepping down, a happiness course, a Scottish deli, Lily Allen and Oscar winner Emma Stone.
On Breaking the News this week Des and the teams take a look at the Spring Budget, Super Tuesday in the US, money to move to a Scottish island, a proposed Scottish spy agency, George Galloway’s by-election win and a film about the 1971 Women's World Cup.
On Breaking the News this week Des and the teams take a look at a Willy Wonka experience gone wrong , the proposed council tax freeze, junk food bans, financial regrets, Brendan Rodgers and Liz Truss.
On Breaking the News this week Des and the teams take a look at the latest from the Post Office scandal, the politics of oil and gas in Scotland, Beyoncé getting into country music, the impact that your diet can have on your sleep and more.
Breaking the News is back and this week Des and the teams take a look at the controversy around the name of the Redcoat Cafe in Edinburgh, the shortage of NHS Dentists, cause for hope on Paisley high street, Delivery robots in Edinburgh, Russell Crowe’s links to Scotland and Olivia Colman on swearing.
For the final time this series Des and the teams take a look at the week’s big news, including; MSP Kare Forbes speaking at the Edinburgh Festivals, a nightmare at the British Museum, Film and TV production in Scotland, how music can keep you mind sharp and Professor Jason Leitch returning to our screens with a warning about Covid.
This week from the Edinburgh Festivals, Des and the team take a look at the new charges being faced by former President Trump, Keir Starmer's visit to Scotland, low cost airlines, our attitudes towards maths education, remakes of classic films and American star Zooey Deschanel getting engaged in Edinburgh.
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.
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.
Jay Lafferty hosts Scotland's topical panel show. This week the teams take a look at Alison Rose and the storm over the “mishandling” of Nigel Farage’s bank accounts, Police Scotland’s position on facial hair for officers, the latest white paper on Scottish Independence, solo dining, the newest and youngest member of the House of Lords and TikTok star Josh Donaldson.
This week on Scotland's topical panel show the teams take a look at Keir Starmer’s decision not to scrap the two-child benefit cap, trouble with the 2026 commonwealth games, a boom in music tourism, dentists in Dunoon, SNP minister Elena Whitham and Australian actress Margot Robbie.
This week on Scotland's topical panel show the teams take a look at; President Biden's visit to the UK, AI technology at Wimbledon, Damian Lewis at the British Grand Prix and is the formal dinner party a thing of the past?
This week on Scotland's topical panel show the teams take a look at; The King’s visit to Edinburgh, Could Orkney become part of Norway?, the correct place to store your condiments, a new rival to Twitter, an announcement from Mhairi Black MP and the return of a beloved kids TV show.
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.
Des is back for a brand new series! This week the teams take a look at the partygate vote in Parliament, proposals for a Scottish constitution, the benefits of napping, Scotland's rainy football victory, Banksy in Glasgow and this year's Glastonbury festival.
It’s the 250th episode and this week Des and the teams take a look at the First Minister Humza Yousaf’s statement to parliament amid ongoing issues, protests at the World Snooker Championship, the UK’s new emergency alert system, David Hasselhoff and the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool.
Des and the teams take a look at Joe Biden's trip to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, Elon Musk's big BBC interview and should you be allowed to sing at the theater? Plus actor Chris Pratt and Scotland's International curling success.
Des and the teams take a look at Donald Trump's day in court, self-driving busses to Fife, 50 years of mobile phone calls and why Hollywood superstar Samuel L. Jackson was in Glasgow.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Des Clarke is joined by Kaye Adams, Jamie MacDonald, Jo Caulfield and Stuart Mitchell to look back at 100 years of news as we celebrate a century of BBC broadcasting from Scotland.
Des and the panel discuss the new Northern Ireland Brexit deal, the SNP leadership race, trainer sales and Idris Elba.
Des and the panel discuss the SNP leadership race, Roald Dahl and the 4-day working week.
Des and the panel discuss Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation, spy balloons and Darvel manager Mick Kennedy
Des is joined by Susie McCabe, Chris Forbes, Karen Dunbar and Neil Delamere to take a look back at 2022
Join Des Clarke for all the hilarious previously unbroadcast material from this year’s Breaking The News. It’s your chance to get the full live recording experience, as we present to you the finest quips, songs and epic stories that for various reasons never made the cut first time around.In order of appearance:Marjolein RobertsonRay BradshawRaymond MearnsKrystal EvansRachel JacksonGeoff NorcottAmy MatthewsSusie McCabeJamie MacDonaldTiff StevensonAlun CochraneGlenn MooreAshley StorrieBilly KirkwoodEsther ManitoAlistair BarrieSusan RiddellChristopher Macarthur-BoydElaine MalcolmsonScott AgnewMarc JenningsChris ThorburnDavid KayStuart MitchellKaren DunbarAmy MathewsJim Smith
Des and the panel discuss strikes, the big freeze, holograms and Strictly star Hamza Yassin
Des and the panel talk Harry and Megan, Labour's vision for Scotland, 30 years of texting and James Cameron.
Des and the panel talk train strikes, town centre decline, forced 'fun' in the workplace and Bear Grylls.
Des and the panel discuss the indyref Supreme Court case, the Qatar World Cup and naturism.
Guest host Chris Forbes and the panel give us their take on Trump 2024, the NHS under pressure, the Qatar World Cup and the demise of the dinner party.
Des and the panel give us their take on Sir Gavin Williamson’s resignation, COP27, the US midterms and unusual highland weddings.
The panel discuss the latest new PM, the cost of living crisis, annoying office habits and why cats prefer 'baby talk' from their owners
What’s a week it’s been with news actually breaking during the show! Des and team look at the resignation announcement from Downing Street, festival tickets, Lewis Capaldi and did you know you were eating chocolate wrong?
We’re back and there’s no shortage of news to talk about! This week, amongst other things, the panel discuss 'Indyref 2', economic turmoil and working from the pub (WFP).
Des and the panel at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe discuss the Tory leadership hustings, Donald Trump, ‘quiet quitting’ and Mariah Carey.
Des and the panel at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe discuss the energy bill crisis, Scottish exam results, Serena Williams and optimism.
This week the panel discuss the ongoing Tory leadership race, the cost of living, Big Brother returning to our screens and the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Des Clarke hosts Scotland's news quiz. This week the panel discussed the Tory leadership race, rail strikes, the end of Neighbours and Eurovion in the UK.
Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz. This week the panel discuss the heatwave, the Tory leadership race, emojis and Shetland.
Des Clarke hosts Scotland’s award-winning satirical news quiz. This week the panel discuss the race to be the next Prime Minister, recycling, best cities and hanger.
Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz, looking at the drama in Downing Street and the Prime Minister's announcement, the way to fix latenes, MasterChef Professionals star Monica Galetti and tennis hopeful Cameron Norrie.
Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz, looking at Indy Ref 2, alcohol advertising, Andy Murray at Wimbledon, the cost of attending weddings, Elvis and do you use your mobile phone too much?
Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz. This week the panel discuss rail strikes, inflation, Glastonbury and secrets.
Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz, looking at Indy Ref 2, the Northern Ireland Protocol, Kate Bush, and asks if you are ever too old to crowd surf.
Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz. Featuring Jay Lafferty, Jamie MacDonald, Eleanor Morton and Gareth Waugh.