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Sophie Buchan

BBC Scotland’s Debate Night returns to Edinburgh as show on hunt for audience

BBC Scotland's Debate Night show is returning to our screens at the end of this month after a winter break.

And filming is set to begin this Saturday (January 21) in Edinburgh to mark Burns Night. It will then officially return on Wednesday (January 25) and they're calling for people to get tickets to the show which are free.

The political discussion show is similar to Question Time and is the only television programme of its kind in Scotland. It gives people, regardless of their background, the opportunity to put the important questions to the country’s decision-makers and public figures.

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And with the current cost of living crisis just one topic on many people's minds, it's a perfect opportunity to voice your concerns.

People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply whether you are a parent, a carer, a student, a frontline worker or run your own business. The more voices represented, the better.

Debate Night thrives on a strong audience with its presenter, Stephen Jardine, keen to meet as many locals during their tour.

Their panels has a mix of people with recent guests including musician Ricky Ross, comedians Jo Caulfield and Susie McCabe, authors Alex Gray and Val McDermid, historian Sir Tom Devine, columnists Hugo Rifkind, Afua Hagan and Pat Kane, Still Game actress Jane McCarry and former Dragons’ Den entrepreneur Piers Linney.

BBC Scotland's Debate night tour dates and locations

The show is travelling across the country on Wednesday evenings to the following locations:

  • Wednesday 25 January EDINBURGH
  • Wednesday 01 February GLASGOW (HEALTH SPECIAL)
  • Wednesday 08 February STIRLING
  • Wednesday 15 February INVERNESS
  • Wednesday 22 February BORDERS
  • Wednesday 01 March GLENROTHES
  • Wednesday 08 March RENFREWSHIRE

How to get free tickets to BBC Scotland's Debate Night

To apply for a free ticket, visit www.bbc.co.uk/debatenight and click ‘Apply to the Audience’. The online application process should take no more than a few minutes with tickets accessible via mobile or tablet.

If you would like to attend with somebody, please ask them to apply too.

You can see previous episodes on the BBC iPlayer.

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