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Politics Show
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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Fri 15 May 202600:00
BBC Radio Scotland
13/05/2026
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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Thu 14 May 202600:00
BBC Radio Scotland
12/05/2026
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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Wed 13 May 202600:00
BBC Radio Scotland
11/05/2026
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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Tue 12 May 202600:00
BBC Radio Scotland
Best of the Week
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The best bits from the past seven days of the BBC's Scottish news podcast.
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08/05/2026
Reaction to the results of the Scottish Parliament elections.
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Fri 8 May 202618:00
BBC Radio Scotland Extra & FM only
Politics Show
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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Fri 8 May 202600:00
BBC Radio Scotland
06/05/2026
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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Thu 7 May 202600:00
BBC Radio Scotland
05/05/2026
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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Wed 6 May 202600:00
BBC Radio Scotland
04/05/2026
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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Tue 5 May 202600:00
BBC Radio Scotland
Best of the Week
The best bits from the past seven days of the BBC's Scottish news podcast.
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Sun 3 May 202607:00
BBC Radio Scotland
Politics Show
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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Next Friday00:00
BBC Radio Scotland
29/04/2026
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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Next Thursday00:00
BBC Radio Scotland
28/04/2026
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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Wednesday00:00
BBC Radio Scotland
27/04/2026
Thoughtful conversation about the most interesting news stories in Scotland.
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Tuesday00:00
BBC Radio Scotland
Best of the Week: Michael Stewart and more Starmer drama
The best bits from the past seven days of the BBC's Scottish news podcast.
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Sunday07:00
BBC Radio Scotland
Politics Show: Manifesto special
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, David Wallace Lockhart, Lynsey Bews and Phil Sim.
What happens to Scottish Labour if PM clings on?
How party insiders are feeling about Sir Keir Starmer.
Will Miliband’s plan to slash our bills pay off?
UK Energy Secretary has announced an electricity pricing shake-up.
A pundit's ref rants and a Hampden ban
Michael Stewart has been banned from the national stadium by the SFA.
Best of the Week
The best bits from the past seven days of the BBC's Scottish news podcast.
Politics Show: TV debates and crystal balls
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Lynsey Bews and Phil Sim.
‘He’s a liar’ - Sarwar's latest spat with Reform
Scottish Labour leader clashed with Malcolm Offord in a TV debate.
'How we convicted killer husband and made legal history'
Lee Milne was jailed following a campaign of abuse against wife Kimberly.
Why did Wes Streeting stir up an indyref row?
UK Cabinet minister has ruled out another referendum.
Best of the Week
The best bits from the past seven days of the BBC's Scottish news podcast.
Politics Show: Ferry fury and what polls are really saying
Natalie Higgins and Phil Sim on the week’s political news.
Hunting gangsters – and how organised crime works
A former detective on gang boss Steven Lyons’s extradition.
Green hopeful calls for prisons to be abolished
Opponents say Kate Nevens’s idea is 'absolutely bonkers'.
Rape trials - a victim’s view
One woman's ordeal and her experience of the justice system.