Breaking the News
BBC Radio ScotlandTopical comedy panel show takes a satirical view of the week's headlines.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 21 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyNewsNews Commentary | |||
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Des and the teams break apart this week's news, with the latest from the US midterms, freezer hacking and a 28-year journey to Hull!
Lead Writer: Rebecca Bain & Alex Garrick Wright
Additional Material: Lucienne Cummings, Lucy Rycroft-Smith & Chris ... more
Des and the teams break apart this week's news, including: a successful student uprising in Serbia; some outrageous claims from Liz Truss; the best cover band names and the surprising reason mummies have been removed from a Scottish museum.
Lead Wri... more
Join Des Clarke and his special guests - Susie McCabe, Stuart Mitchell, Ifrah Qureshi and Chris Thorburn - as they break down the news and put it back together again!
Join Des and the team as they break up the week's news, including: Should Brexit get an unwanted reboot? Can Scotland's pubs survive? Is 71 the perfect age to enter a beauty contest? And has Tom Cruise finally met his match in Digger?
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- Brilliant Scottish humour.
Like I say in the title, brilliant Scottish humour. I listen to saved Breaking The News from years back, I love this show. There’s nothing quite like Scottish humour 5 big stars from me.
Apple Podcasts5Tie Fran.
United Kingdom3 months ago - Brilliant until today
I love this podcast, great writing, great host, generally excellent guests with topical humour.
I’d never previously heard of Kemah Bob, thanks to the show for alerting me to her, I could have made a horrendous mistake and bought a ticket to see her at the Edinburgh festival going in blind as I often do to find new comedians.
There was absolutely nothing funny about her, she attempted a joke about Scottish island names which fell flat and was not close to even being humorous and then I thought ... more
Apple Podcasts1Roger OverUnited Kingdom7 months ago - Its great
Have listened to breaking the news for years. And never miss a episode
Apple Podcasts5Oaks White
Ireland8 months ago - Very funny
A very fast-paced, witty news quiz that is consistently funny. Those of us who are not Scottish may, occasionally, struggle with accents or miss some of the jokes relating to Scottish politics and pop culture, but the accents get easier to follow with time, and even when topics relate specifically to Scotland, the jokes transcend the specificity. After all, corrupt or bungling politicians are everywhere, as are pompous, self-absorbed celebrities. Moreover, much of the program is about internati... more
Apple Podcasts5mikeyvama
United States10 months ago - Always Excellent
Absolutely Brilliant!
Des is a fantastic host and always brings the best out of the panel.
Apple Podcasts5MonicaR-KIrelanda year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #199 | United Kingdom/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #172 | Ireland/Comedy |
Apple Podcasts | #222 |  New Zealand/Comedy |
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What is Breaking the News about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A sharp, fast-paced topical panel show uses satire to unpack the week's headlines with a rotating quartet of comedians guided by a steady host. Episodes swing between politics, culture, sports, and light global affairs, all filtered through quick-fire rounds, game-style segments, and running gags that highlight regional humor and wit. Notable strengths include a strong balance of male and female voices, broad international relevance despite a Scottish lens, and a knack for turning serious news into accessible, laugh-out-loud banter. It likely appeals to listeners who enjoy up-to-date satire, lively banter, and a preference for UK and international news served with punchlines and personality.
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Breaking the News launched 10 years ago and published 21 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Breaking the News include:
1. Mark Nelson
2. Jay Lafferty
3. Stuart McPherson
4. Eva Peroni
5. Susie McCabe
6. Stuart Mitchell
7. Ifrah Qureshi
8. Chris Thorburn
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