British Comedy Guide
British Comedy Guide
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios
Breaking The News

Breaking The News

  • Radio panel show
  • BBC Radio Scotland
  • 2015 - 2025
  • 301 episodes (29 series)

Topical panel show hosted by Des Clarke for BBC Radio Scotland. Also features Jim Smith.

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Breaking The News features

Mike Cooper

Embrace failures, celebrate wins

BCG Pro member Mike Cooper explains his approach to comedy writing.

Breaking The News. Lauren Mackay

Breaking The News writing tips

Breaking The News producer Lauren Mackay offers some tips on how to be successful writing for the topical comedy show.

Breaking The News. Image shows from L to R: Chris Quilietti, Des Clarke, Lauren Mackay, David Flynn

Breaking The News: Behind-the-scenes on the topical comedy show

We talk to the producers behind Breaking The News, the hit BBC Scotland topical radio and TV format that you can write for. Discover how they put the show together, and how to get involved.

Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC

Des Clarke

He's celebrating 200 editions of Breaking The News, but how did Des Clarke wind up gigging with Kylie, Usain and a field full of canines?

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