Free Audience Tickets to 'Breaking the News'

Breaking the News

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Available for booking

BBC Radio Scotland's multi-award-winning topical comedy panel show Breaking the News is returning for its twenty-seventh series and you can now apply to be in the audience!

Hosted by Des Clarke, Breaking the News invites a mix of the UK’s top comedians to take a satirical swipe at the week’s news in Scotland and around the world.

The funniest programme on the BBC. Des Clarke is a very clever host.

How to be in the audience

Step 1: Apply for tickets

Tickets for this show are being allocated on a first-come first-served basis, so when we receive your ticket request your details are added to the list of applicants. Tickets are usually dispatched from approximately three weeks ahead of the recording date.

Step 2: Receive a message

All eligible requests are allocated tickets in the order they are received, up to the maximum number of available tickets. If successful, we notify you by text message and send your e-ticket(s) to your email address. If unsuccessful you will be kept on the waiting list in case anyone cancels their tickets.

Step 3: Bring your tickets and ID

We do our best to get the numbers right, but unfortunately we occasionally have to disappoint people. Remember that every guest must bring original approved photo ID.

See a full list of accepted photo ID

Select a date and venue to apply

Maximum of 2 tickets per request.

Age limit: 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult at all times)