All Seasons

Season 1

Season 2

  • S02E01 Episode 1

    • October 25, 2019
    • BBC

    Des Clarke hosts the topical comedy news show, quizzing panellists Jim Smith, Jo Caulfield, Stuart Mitchell and Jennifer Reoch about the week's events in Scotland and across the UK.

  • S02E02 Episode 2

    • November 1, 2019
    • BBC

    Des Clarke hosts the topical comedy news show, quizzing panellists Jim Smith, Judith Raston, Elaine Malcolmson and Marc Jennings about the week's events in Scotland and across the UK.

  • S02E03 Episode 3

    • November 8, 2019
    • BBC

    Join host Des Clarke and special guests Martel Maxwell, Mark Nelson, Tiffany Stevenson and Jim Smith as they take a satirical swipe at the week’s news in Scotland, across the UK and around the world... headline makers beware!

  • S02E04 Episode 4

    • November 15, 2019
    • BBC

    Join host Des Clarke and special guests Judy Murray, Susie McCabe, Ray Bradshaw and Jim Smith, as they take a satirical swipe at the week’s news in Scotland, across the UK and around the world... headline makers beware!

  • S02E05 Episode 5

    • November 22, 2019
    • BBC

    Join host Des Clarke and special guests Neil Delamere, Sara Barron, Marjolien Robertson and Jim Smith, as they take a satirical swipe at the week’s news in Scotland, across the UK and around the world. And there is a chance to see if Shetlander Marjolien can make Jim feel more like a townie.

  • S02E06 Episode 6

    • November 29, 2019
    • BBC

    Join host Des Clarke and special guests Ahir Shah, Elaine Malcolmson, Amy Matthews and Jim Smith, as they take a satirical swipe at the week's news in Scotland, across the UK and around the world.

  • S02E07 Episode 7

    • December 6, 2019
    • BBC

    Join host Des Clarke and special guests Janey Godley, Ayesha Hazarika, Jamie MacDonald and Jim Smith, as they take a satirical swipe at the week’s news in Scotland, across the UK and around the world.

  • S02E08 Episode 8

    • December 20, 2019
    • BBC

    Join host Des Clarke and special guests Athena Kugblenu, Ashley Storrie, Hugo Rifkind and Jim Smith, as they take a satirical swipe at the week’s news in Scotland, across the UK and around the world.

  • S02E09 Christmas Special

    • December 24, 2019
    • BBC

    Des is joined by Susie McCabe, Catriona Shearer, Raymond Mearns and Jim Smith for a big slice of festive fun looking at Christmases past, present and future.

  • S02E10 The Best of Breaking the News

    • December 27, 2019
    • BBC

    Des Clarke takes a whirlwind look back at the best bits of Breaking the News in 2019, from Extinction Rebellion to Brexit and the Women’s World Cup to the Mueller investigation.

  • Episodic Special

    SPECIAL 0x7 Breaking the Year 2022

    • December 29, 2022

    Des Clarke hosts a special edition of the award-winning panel show, looking at all the big stories and events of 2022 in Scotland and around the world. 

  • SPECIAL 0x10 Breaking The Euros

    • June 9, 2024

    Join Des Clarke for a special look at Euro 2024, bringing together the worlds of comedy and sport to talk all things Scotland men’s football team. 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. We look at the teams we’ll face, the lengths fans have gone to to get there and, more importantly, asking whether we will get an extra bank holiday when Scotland win the tournament.

  • Episodic Special

    SPECIAL 0x10 Breaking The Euros

    • June 9, 2024

    Join Des Clarke for a special look at Euro 2024, bringing together the worlds of comedy and sport to talk all things Scotland men’s football team. 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. We look at the teams we’ll face, the lengths fans have gone to to get there and, more importantly, asking whether we will get an extra bank holiday when Scotland win the tournament.

Season 3

  • S03E01 Episode 1

    • October 11, 2024
    • BBC Scotland

    Join Des Clarke and the Breaking The News team as they take a wry look back at the stories making the headlines in Scotland and around the world.

  • S03E02 Episode 2

    • October 18, 2024
    • BBC Scotland

    Des Clarke and special guests Laura Lexx, Jim Smith, Elaine Malcolmson and Rosco McLelland break down the week’s news and put it back together again. With politics, public opinion and even a smattering of showbiz as the teams look for the humour behind the headlines.

  • S03E03 Episode 3

    • October 25, 2024
    • BBC Scotland

    Des Clarke and special guests Kemah Bob, Stuart McPherson, Jay Lafferty and Chris Forbes break down the week’s news and put it back together again. With politics, public opinion and even a smattering of showbiz as the teams look for the humour behind the headlines.

  • S03E04 Episode 4

    • November 1, 2024
    • BBC Scotland

    Join Des Clarke and his special guests, including Neil Delamere, Ashley Storrie and Christopher MacArthur Boyd, as they offer their own take on the last seven days of news at home and abroad.

  • S03E05 Episode 5

    • November 8, 2024
    • BBC Scotland

    Join Des Clarke and his special guests Tiffany Stevenson, Robin Ince, Marjolein Robertson and Ray Bradshaw as they offer their own take on the last seven days of news at home and abroad.

  • S03E06 Episode 6

    • November 15, 2024
    • BBC Scotland

    Join Des Clarke and his special guests including: Diona Doherty, Liam Withnail, Susan Riddell and Jamie MacDonald as they offer their own take on the last seven days.

  • S03E07 Episode 7

    • November 22, 2024
    • BBC Scotland

    Join Des Clarke and his guests Ria Lina, Ignacio Lopez, Kathleen Hughes and Mark Nelson as they offer their own unique take on the last seven days of news.

  • S03E08 Episode 8

    • November 29, 2024
    • BBC Scotland

    Join Des Clarke and guests Sophie Duker, Daliso Chaponda, Val McDermid and Jamie MacDonald as they take a wry look back at the last week of news at home and abroad.

  • S03E09 Episode 9

    • December 6, 2024
    • BBC Scotland

    Join Des Clarke and guests Athena Kugblenu, Ian Smith, Jay Lafferty and Scott Agnew as they offer their own unique take on the last seven days of news.

  • S03E10 Episode 10

    • December 13, 2024
    • BBC Scotland

    Join Des Clarke and guests Felicity Ward, Geoff Norcott, Josie Long and Raymond Mearns as they offer their own take on the last seven days.

  • Episodic Special

    SPECIAL 0x11 Breaking the Year

    • December 27, 2024

    The award-winning Breaking the News team are back with their annual review of the last 12 months.

Additional Specials

  • Episodic Special

    SPECIAL 0x3 Valentine's Special

    • February 14, 2021
    • BBC Scotland

    Join Des Clarke and his guests Sanjeev Kohli, Susie McCabe, Ashley Storrie and Marc Jennings as they look at the funny side of love in lockdown. It’s Valentine’s Day, so what better time to discuss first loves, messy breakups and the extortionate price of red roses.

  • Episodic Special

    SPECIAL 0x4 Euros Special

    • June 17, 2021
    • BBC Scotland

    Des Clarke and guests Jim Smith, Maisie Adam, Val McDermid and Mark Nelson take a look at the funny side of the Euros. It’s all about the drama, the incidents and, more importantly, Scotland’s chances! We also take a look at what was breaking the news in 1998 and 1996, the last time Scotland made it to the World Cup and the Euros.

  • Episodic Special

    SPECIAL 0x5 COP26 Special

    • November 11, 2021
    • BBC Scotland

    Join Des Clarke and his guests Jim Smith, Jay Lafferty, Ashley Storrie and Raymond Mearns for a COP26 special. The panel take a wry look at the conference itself, the issues raised, the keynote speeches and, more importantly, how the world’s leaders have handled Glasgow in November.

  • Episodic Special

    SPECIAL 0x6 Breaking The Year (2021)

    • December 29, 2021
    • BBC Scotland

    The award-winning Breaking The News team are back with their annual review of the last 12 months. So join Des Clarke, his old mate Jim Smith and special guests, Susie McCabe, Raymond Mearns and Catriona Shearer as they take a wry look back at the biggest stories and events of the year; from the end of lockdown to the rebirth of Scotland as a footballing force. So grab your vaccination passport and your mask, for a whistle stop tour of 2021!

  • Episodic Special

    SPECIAL 0x9 Breaking The Year 2023

    • December 28, 2023
    • BBC Scotland

    The award-winning Breaking the News team return with their annual review of the last 12 months. Join Des Clarke and special guests Kirsty Wark, Mark Nelson, Ashley Storrie and Sanjeev Kholi as they take a wry look back at the biggest stories and events of the year.