This week from the Edinburgh Festivals Des and the teams take a look at spending by Civil servants in Scotland, a return to the office after the pandemic, how many steps you should do in a day, wedding drama in the US, Liz Truss and a new search for the Loch Ness Monster.

This week Des and the teams take a look at the latest legal trouble for Donald Trump, proposed new oil and gas licenses in the north east of Scotland amid a climate crisis, the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, drone postal delivery in Orkney, the SNP’s Margaret Ferrier and a the UK’s oldest fencer.

Jay Lafferty hosts Scotland's topical panel show. This week the teams take a look at Alison Rose and the storm over the “mishandling” of Nigel Farage’s bank accounts, Police Scotland’s position on facial hair for officers, the latest white paper on Scottish Independence, solo dining, the newest and youngest member of the House of Lords and TikTok star Josh Donaldson.

This week on Scotland's topical panel show the teams take a look at Keir Starmer’s decision not to scrap the two-child benefit cap, trouble with the 2026 commonwealth games, a boom in music tourism, dentists in Dunoon, SNP minister Elena Whitham and Australian actress Margot Robbie.

This week on Scotland's topical panel show the teams take a look at; President Biden's visit to the UK, AI technology at Wimbledon, Damian Lewis at the British Grand Prix and is the formal dinner party a thing of the past?

This week on Scotland's topical panel show the teams take a look at; The King’s visit to Edinburgh, Could Orkney become part of Norway?, the correct place to store your condiments, a new rival to Twitter, an announcement from Mhairi Black MP and the return of a beloved kids TV show.

This week Des Clarke and the teams take a look at the Covid Inquiry, supermarket bosses facing questions in parliament, the consequences of turning off a fridge, proposals for a Scottish tourist tax, a record-breaking Munro bagger and acting legend Harrison Ford.

Des is back for a brand new series! This week the teams take a look at the partygate vote in Parliament, proposals for a Scottish constitution, the benefits of napping, Scotland's rainy football victory, Banksy in Glasgow and this year's Glastonbury festival.

It’s the 250th episode and this week Des and the teams take a look at the First Minister Humza Yousaf’s statement to parliament amid ongoing issues, protests at the World Snooker Championship, the UK’s new emergency alert system, David Hasselhoff and the Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool.

Des and the teams take a look at Joe Biden's trip to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, Elon Musk's big BBC interview and should you be allowed to sing at the theater? Plus actor Chris Pratt and Scotland's International curling success.

Des and the teams take a look at Donald Trump's day in court, self-driving busses to Fife, 50 years of mobile phone calls and why Hollywood superstar Samuel L. Jackson was in Glasgow.

Des and the teams take a look at Humza Yousaf the new First Minister of Scotland, the soaring cost of living, airships, Brian Cox seeing ghosts and Scott McTominay seeing Scottish football success.

Recorded at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Des and the teams take a look at the race to become Scotland’s next First Minister, Boris Johnson facing MPs, the chance to do a PhD in one of Scotland's favourite TV shows, the engagement of Rupert Murdoch and Susanna Reid celebrating 20 years on breakfast television.

Recorded at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Des and the teams take a look at the race to become Scotland’s next First Minister, the Spring Budget, vinyl record sales, Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh and the row between Gary Lineker and the BBC.

Des and the teams take a look at the race to become Scotland’s next first minister, the recent cold weather, sharing meals and national treasure David Attenborough.

Des Clarke is joined by Kaye Adams, Jamie MacDonald, Jo Caulfield and Stuart Mitchell to look back at 100 years of news as we celebrate a century of BBC broadcasting from Scotland.

Des and the panel discuss the new Northern Ireland Brexit deal, the SNP leadership race, trainer sales and Idris Elba.

Des and the panel discuss the SNP leadership race, Roald Dahl and the 4-day working week.

Des and the panel discuss Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation, spy balloons and Darvel manager Mick Kennedy

Des and the panel take a look back at 2022.

Join Des Clarke for all the hilarious previously unbroadcast material from this year’s Breaking The News. It’s your chance to get the full live recording experience, as we present to you the finest quips, songs and epic stories that for various reasons never made the cut first time around. In order of appearance: Marjolein Robertson Ray Bradshaw Raymond Mearns Krystal Evans Rachel Jackson Geoff Norcott Amy Matthews Susie McCabe Jamie MacDonald Tiff Stevenson Alun Cochrane Glenn Moore Ashley...

Des and the panel discuss strikes, the big freeze, holograms and Strictly star Hamza Yassin

Des and the panel talk Harry and Meghan, Labour's vision for Scotland, 30 years of texting and James Cameron.

Des and the panel talk train strikes, town centre decline, forced 'fun' in the workplace and Bear Grylls.

Des and the panel discuss the indyref Supreme Court case, the Qatar World Cup and naturism.