The People's News - Episode Guide

Season 1

Episode 1

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Feb 24, 2019 (28 min)

Episode 1

The team tackle the complicated issue of donating poo, Scotland's impending national emergency with the pothole crisis, and continued Brexit coverage.

Episode 2

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Feb 28, 2019

Episode 2

The team examine the complicated relationships between Februdairy and Veganuary, the North Coast 500 and locals, as well as France and their pooches.

Episode 3

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Mar 7, 2019

Episode 3

Get the gossip on Alexa exposing cheaters, one council's proposal to ban 'going large', mink culling, Scottish stereotypes and Scotland in space!

Episode 4

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Mar 14, 2019

Episode 4

Examining contentious plans for Glen Etive, a controversial smacking ban, social media stars under fire, a 'fast fashion' tax, STIs in over 60s and wilderness survival.

Episode 5

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Mar 21, 2019

Episode 5

Trump and Kim Jong-un, the legal smoking age, further twists to Brexit, Scottie dogs, housework lessons for grooms and make-up rules for flight attendants.

Episode 6

Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Mar 28, 2019

Episode 6

The Melania Trump body-double conspiracy, unemployment rates, single-sex education, birch water, society going cashless, and a pig's paintings make headlines.

Episode 7

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2019

Episode 7

Ordinary Scots speak their minds, with surprising news about an unexpected market for breast milk and a surprise destination for one British Airways flight.

Episode 8

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Apr 11, 2019

Episode 8

This week it's romance fraud, selfie-tourism, sleeping arrangements, ‘sharenting', Parkinson's, and the relationship between religion and education.

Episode 9

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Apr 18, 2019

Episode 9

Animals are making headlines as a local village goes up against its cows, while Edinburgh Zoo is hoping for a baby panda. Plus how Scots compare when it comes to exaggerating.

Episode 10

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Apr 25, 2019

Episode 10

This week it's ‘frankenswine', trophy hunting, legal tender, businesses accused of racist adverts, potty training and a controversial Chinese invention to help sperm donors.

Season 2

Episode 1

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Nov 17, 2019

Episode 1

We delve into the weird world of tattoo preservation in Ohio, try to get to the bottom of scientists' needs to teach rats to drive cars and tackle the tough issue of pollution in Scotland.

Episode 2

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Nov 24, 2019

Episode 2

Classic song re-writes cause discord, Emma Watson's new term for 'single', Twitter bans political ads, police drone plans, NHS DNA tests, and should clapping be banned?

Episode 3

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Dec 1, 2019

Episode 3

This week pet love, 'virginity checks', male body image, driverless buses, diet doughnuts, Euro 2020 and art versus money.

Episode 4

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2019

Episode 4

Topics discussed include Prince Andrew, 'air burgers', naps at work, mystery cash, a pregnant firefighter, suspended animation and self-identifying race.

Episode 5

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Dec 15, 2019

Episode 5

In this episode the tough issue of modern slavery in Scotland is examined. Plus a look at New Zealand's decision to open a HIV sperm bank.

Episode 6

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Dec 22, 2019

Episode 6

News, events and gossip through the views and reactions of Scottish people.

Season 3

Episode 1

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Apr 9, 2020

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From frontline NHS workers to families in lockdown together and tourists stranded abroad, the scale of the impact of coronavirus is revealed in a series of video diaries.

Episode 2

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Apr 16, 2020

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People across Scotland reveal how their lives have been changed by coronavirus, and we check back in with our frontline NHS workers and find out how they are handling issues like PPE

Episode 3

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Apr 23, 2020

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The sunny weather has a lot of people finding their green fingers. We also check back in with our frontline workers and NHS staff, and hear how a West Lothian man is helping tackle the PPE shortage.

Episode 4

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Apr 30, 2020

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Live diaries from living rooms across Scotland each week. Different families from across Scotland review breaking news of the crisis, sharing their funniest clips and tips.

Episode 5

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: May 7, 2020

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Live diaries from living rooms across Scotland each week. Different families from across Scotland review breaking news of the crisis, sharing their funniest clips and tips.

Episode 6

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: May 14, 2020

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Live diaries from living rooms across Scotland each week. Different families from across Scotland review breaking news of the crisis, sharing their funniest clips and tips.