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Breaking the News: Full TV Schedule and Live Stream

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

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Upcoming Releases
Channel Episode Time
Upcoming Release
Series 16 - TV · Episode 2
Join Des Clarke and special guests Elaine Malcolmson, Scott Agnew, Amanda Hursy and Marc Jennings as they take a long, hard look at the news.
Your Time
Fri 16 Oct · 22:00
UK
Fri 16 Oct · 22:00
Channel
BBC Scotland
Upcoming Release
Episode
Series 16 - TV · Episode 2
Series 16 - TV Episode 2
Join Des Clarke and special guests Elaine Malcolmson, Scott Agnew, Amanda Hursy and Marc Jennings as they take a long, hard look at the news.
Time
Your Time
Fri 16 Oct · 22:00
UK
Fri 16 Oct · 22:00
Repeats
Channel Episode Time
Recent
Series 16 - TV · Episode 1
Series 16 - TV: Episode 1
Join Des Clarke and his special guests Tiffany Stevenson, Rosco McClelland, Amanda Dwyer and Chris Forbes as they take a deep dive into the news.
⏱ 28 mins
Your Time
Sun 11 Oct · 22:00
UK
Sun 11 Oct · 22:00
Repeat
Series 16 - TV · Episode 2
Series 16 - TV: Episode 2
Join Des Clarke and special guests Elaine Malcolmson, Scott Agnew, Amanda Hursy and Marc Jennings as they take a long, hard look at the news.
Your Time
Sun 18 Oct · 22:00
UK
Sun 18 Oct · 22:00
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 16 - TV · Episode 1
Join Des Clarke and his special guests Tiffany Stevenson, Rosco McClelland, Amanda Dwyer and Chris Forbes as they take a deep dive into the news.
⏱ 28 mins
Time
Your Time
Sun 11 Oct · 22:00
UK
Sun 11 Oct · 22:00
Channel
Repeat
Episode
Series 16 - TV · Episode 2
Join Des Clarke and special guests Elaine Malcolmson, Scott Agnew, Amanda Hursy and Marc Jennings as they take a long, hard look at the news.
Time
Your Time
Sun 18 Oct · 22:00
UK
Sun 18 Oct · 22:00

Available for Streaming

Series 15 - TV Episode 6

Episode 6

Des Clarke is joined by Sara Baron, Glenn Moore, Marjolein Robertson and Ray Bradshaw to take a wry look back at the stories making the headlines over the last seven days.
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 11:30pm 14 Nov 2025
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 14 Nov 2026)
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Series 15 - TV Episode 5

Episode 5

Des Clarke is joined by Jessica Fostekew, Stuart Mitchell, Josie Long and Stuart McPherson as they offer their own unique take on the week's news.
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 11:15pm 7 Nov 2025
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 07 Nov 2026)
i Watch on iPlayer
Series 15 - TV Episode 4

Episode 4

Des Clarke is joined by Kemah Bob, Robin Ince, Amy Matthews and Mark Nelson to take a wry look back at the last seven days.
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 11:15pm 31 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 31 Oct 2026)
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Series 15 - TV Episode 3

Episode 3

Des Clarke is joined by Jo Caulfield, Kim Blythe and Jamie MacDonald to take a wry look back at the stories making the headlines in Scotland and around the world.
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 11:15pm 24 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 24 Oct 2026)
i Watch on iPlayer
Series 15 - TV Episode 2

Episode 2

Des Clarke is joined by Susie McCabe, Amanda Dwyer and Liam Withnail to break down the week’s news and then put it back together again!
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 11:15pm 17 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 11 months (until 17 Oct 2026)
i Watch on iPlayer
Series 15 - TV Episode 1

Episode 1

Des Clarke and special guests Felicity Ward, Chris Forbes, Kate Hammer and Marc Jennings break down the week’s news and put it back together again.
Duration: 28 mins First broadcast: 11:15pm 10 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 10 months (until 10 Oct 2026)
i Watch on iPlayer

Breaking the News FAQs

When is Breaking the News next on?

The next broadcast of Breaking the News airs at Fri 16 Oct · 22:00(UK: Fri 16 Oct · 22:00) on BBC Scotland.

Which channel is Breaking the News next on?

Breaking the News returns on BBC Scotland next. Check the listings above for every upcoming airing.

When will Breaking the News be available on iPlayer?

Episodes land on BBC iPlayer just after the show finishes airing. Use the streaming section above to jump in as soon as it drops.

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