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Breaking the News Podcast
Topical comedy panel show takes a satirical view of the week's headlines.
Updated: weekly
Episodes available:30 days
Episodes to download
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Glasgow International Comedy Festival Special: Ashley Storrie, Jim Smith, Elaine Malcolmson and Chris Thorburn
Friday
Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.
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Felicity Ward, Mark Nelson, Kathleen Hughes and James Gardner
Fri 6 Mar 2026
Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.
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Jay Lafferty, Robin Ince, Sam Lake and Amanda Hursy
Fri 27 Feb 2026
Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.
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Gareth Waugh, Ria Lina, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd and Val McDermid
Fri 20 Feb 2026
Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.
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Breaking the Year
New Year's Day 2026
Des Clarke is joined by Ashley Storrie, Amy Irons, Connor Burns and Rosco McClelland.
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The Best of Unbroadcast
Boxing Day 2025
Des Clarke has all the hilarious previously unbroadcast material from Breaking the News.
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10 Years of Breaking the News
Fri 19 Dec 2025
Des Clarke is joined by Jay Lafferty, Stuart Mitchell, Elaine Malcolmson and Mark Nelson.
