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Radio schedule Friday 23rd August 2024

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 28, Episode 10

Des Clarke is joined by Jim Smith, Diona Doherty, Scott Agnew and Karen Bartke as they tackle the latest happenings in the United States, rail journeys and a reversal on self service checkouts.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Catherine Bohart: TL;DR. Catherine Bohart

Catherine Bohart: TL;DR

Episode 5 - Are we going to see Robert Jenrick's Brat Summer?

Confused by candidates? If you're feeling adrift ahead of the Conservative leadership election, TL;DR has done the reading for you. Alex Kealy joins Catherine Bohart to look at the runners and riders. In the sidebar, Russian stand up Olga Koch looks at why a strong opposition is politically useful, and Financial Times columnist Stephen Bush looks at what it takes for an opposition to get back in the driving seat.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
BBC at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Copyright: BBC

Fresh From The Fringe

2024, Episode 1

Mark Watson takes us on a whistle stop tour of the city, capturing the buzz of the festival and showcasing some of the most exciting comedy talent from this year. Acts this week include Dee Allum, Paddy Young, Colin Hoult, Kate Cheka and Guy Montgomery.

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