Breaking the News

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Rosco McClelland, Amanda Dwyer, Chris Forbes and Tiffany Stevenson

October 09, 2026

Des and the teams are back for series 35! Join them as they break up the week's news, including: £10 billion for a Britannia Shield, an AI teacher in Scotland, riots by French students, the worst ever celebrity Traitor, whisky in space and why Scotland is a great place for a wedding!Lead Writer: Gregor PatonAdditional material: John Rice, Duncan Black, Darren Miller & Grant Morrison, Cooper Mawhinney Sweryt, James Docherty, Charlie Owen, Gordon Watson, Nathan Cowley, Lucienne Cummings, Al...

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Des Clarke and the teams break up this week's news, including the PM's tour of the UK, the solar eclipse and new research telling us all to smile at dogs!Lead Writer: Nathan CowleyAdditional material: Jennifer Walker, Jon Paisley, Chris Stanners, Simon Paul Miller, Gregor Paton, Katy Swainston, Rebecca Bain, Alex Garrick-Wright, James Docherty, Uttom Chowdhury and Steve Trott.Producer: Lauren Mackay Senior Producer: Dave Flynn Researcher: Chris Quilietti Script Editor: Keiron NicholsonAn Eco-...

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How do I get in touch with Breaking the News?

Breaking the News is hosted by Des Clarke. Its publicly listed email is podcast.support@bbc.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Breaking the News?

The publicly listed email for Breaking the News: podcast.support@bbc.co.uk.

How many listeners does Breaking the News have?

Podseeker estimates Breaking the News reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Breaking the News?

Breaking the News typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working stand-up comedians, comedy writers, actors or performers with established live and broadcast experience, particularly in topical or satirical comedy. Common among recent guests: Established stand-up comedy careers; Experience performing topical or satirical material; Broadcast, festival or comedy-club appearances. Recent guests include Kemah Bob, Ahir Shah, and Pierre Novellie.

How hard is it to get booked on Breaking the News?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Breaking the News cover?

Recent episodes cover Comedy, Satire, Current Affairs, Scottish Politics, and Stand Up Comedy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.