Breaking the News
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<p>Topical comedy panel show takes a satirical view of the week's headlines.</p>
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Recent Episodes
August 21, 2026
Edinburgh Festival Special: Susie McCabe, Pierre Novellie, Ahir Shah and Kemah Bob
Des Clarke interviews comedians Susie McCabe, Pierre Novellie, Ahir Shah, and Kemah Bob about the Edinburgh Festival's satirical news quiz.
August 14, 2026
Jay Lafferty, Ray Bradshaw, Alana Jackson and Chris Thorburn
Des Clarke interviews Jay Lafferty, Ray Bradshaw, Alana Jackson, and Chris Thorburn as they dissect the week's news, from the PM's tour to solar eclipses and dog-smiling research.
August 7, 2026
Raymond Mearns, Felicity Ward, Ignacio Lopez and Athena Kugblenu
Des Clarke hosts Raymond Mearns, Felicity Ward, Ignacio Lopez, and Athena Kugblenu in a satirical news quiz exploring current events.
86 total episodes available with 19 transcripts
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Susie McCabe
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Pierre Novellie
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Ahir Shah
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Kemah Bob
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Jay Lafferty
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Ray Bradshaw
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Alana Jackson
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Chris Thorburn
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Raymond Mearns
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Felicity Ward
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Ignacio Lopez
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Athena Kugblenu
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<p>Topical comedy panel show takes a satirical view of the week's headlines.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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