Breaking the News - Episode Guide

Season 1

Jo Caulfield, Raymond Mearns, Marc Jennings and Catriona Shearer

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Mar 8, 2019

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Join host Des Clarke and special guests Jo Caulfield, Raymond Mearns, Catriona Shearer and Marc Jennings as they take a satirical swipe at the week's news in Scotland, across the UK and around the world. If it's news we break it!

Ahir Shah, Kaye Adams, Janey Godley and Mark Nelson

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Mar 15, 2019

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Des Clarke, Kaye Adams, Mark Nelson, Ahir Shah and Janey Godley discuss 30 years of the World Wide Web, why we are all rubbish at geography and how death metal music can bring you joy.

Lucy Porter, Hugo Rifkind, Elaine Malcolmson and Mark Nelson

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Apr 26, 2019

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Join host Des Clarke and special guests Lucy Porter, Hugo Rifkind, Mark Nelson and Elaine Malcolmson as they take a satirical swipe at the week's news in Scotland, across the UK and around the world. If it's news we break it!

Season 2

Episode 1

Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2019

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Des Clarke joined by comedian and farmer Jim Smith, Jo Caulfield, Stuart Mitchell and Jennifer Reoch to have a look back at the big stories of the week.

Episode 2

Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2019

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Des Clarke is joined by Judith Ralston, Marc Jennings, Elaine Malcolmson and Jim Smith as they take a satirical swipe at the week's news in Scotland, across the UK and around the world. If it's news, we'll break it!

Episode 3

Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2019

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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!

Episode 4

Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2019

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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!

Episode 5

Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2019

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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.

Episode 6

Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2019

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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.

Episode 7

Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2019

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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.

Episode 8

Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Dec 20, 2019

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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.

Christmas Special

Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Dec 24, 2019

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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.

The Best of Breaking the News

Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Dec 27, 2019

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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.

Breaking the Year

Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Dec 29, 2020

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Des Clarke hosts a special edition of Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz, looking back at the biggest stories and events of 2020.

Valentine's Special

Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Feb 14, 2021

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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.

Euros Special

Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Jun 17, 2021

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Des Clarke hosts a special edition of Scotland's award-winning panel show, looking at the funny side of the Euros and, more importantly, Scotland's chances!

COP26 Special

Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Nov 11, 2021

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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.

Breaking the Year: 2022

Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Dec 29, 2022

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The award-winning Breaking the News team are back with their annual review of the last 12 months. So join Des Clarke and special guests Karen Dunbar, Chris Forbes, Susie McCabe and Neil Delamere as they take a wry look back at the biggest stories and events of the year; from the revolving door of 10 Downing Street to a brand new chapter for the monarchy under King Charles III.

Breaking 100 Years of the News - TV

Episode: S02 Special | Airdate: Mar 6, 2023 (45 min)

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The award-winning Breaking the News team are back with their biggest review ever, as we cram 100 years of news into one programme. Join Des Clarke and special guests Jo Caulfield, Jamie MacDonald, Kaye Adams and Stuart Mitchell, as they take a wry look back at everything from the moon landings to Ally's Tartan Army.

Season 3

Episode 1

Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2024

Episode 1

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.

Episode 2

Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2024

Episode 2

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.

Episode 3

Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2024

Episode 3

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.

Episode 4

Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2024

Episode 4

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.

Episode 5

Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2024

Episode 5

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.

Episode 6

Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2024

Episode 6

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

Episode 7

Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2024

Episode 7

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.

Episode 8

Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2024

Episode 8

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.

Episode 9

Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2024

Episode 9

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.

Episode 10

Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: Dec 13, 2024

Episode 10

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.

Breaking the Year

Episode: S03 Special | Airdate: Dec 27, 2024

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Join Des Clarke and special guests Kaye Adams, Iain Stirling, Susie McCabe and Christopher MacArthur-Boyd as they take a wry look back at the biggest stories and events of the year. From the rise of Starmer and the return of Trump to the insane scramble to see Taylor Swift, get ready for the most controversial review since one Scottish newspaper gave Boris Johnson's autobiography four stars.

Season 4

Episode 1

Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2025

Episode 1

Join Des Clarke and special guests Felicity Ward, Chris Forbes, Kate Hammer and Marc Jennings as they break down the week's news and put it back together again. There's politics, public opinion and even a smattering of showbiz as the teams look for the humour behind the headlines.

Episode 2

Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2025

Episode 2

Join Des Clarke and his special guests Susie McCabe, Amanda Dwyer and Liam Withnail as they break down the week's news and put it back together again. They look at everything from Holyrood to Hollywood and bring you the humour behind the headlines.

Episode 3

Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Oct 24, 2025

Episode 3

Join Des Clarke and special guests Jo Caulfield, Kim Blythe and Jamie MacDonald as they offer their own take on the last seven days of news at home and abroad.

Episode 4

Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2025

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.

Episode 5

Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2025

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.

Episode 6

Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2025

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.

Episode 7

Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Nov 21, 2025

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Des Clarke is joined by Daliso Chaponda, Jay Lafferty and Gareth Waugh to take a look back at the biggest stories making the headlines.

Episode 8

Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Nov 28, 2025

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Des Clarke is joined by Athena Kugblenu, Raymond Mearns, Ria Lina and Jim Smith to look back at the biggest stories making the headlines in Scotland and across the world.

Episode 9

Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Dec 5, 2025

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Des Clarke is joined by Celya AB, Ahir Shah, Elaine Malcolmson and Chris Thorburn to tackle the headlines from the past week.

Episode 10

Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Dec 12, 2025

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