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Applications Encouraged to BBC Scotland Debate Night

BBC Scotland’s new discussion programme, hosted by Stephen Jardine, is looking for members to be part of the audience and put their questions to the people in power.

Published: 17 May 2019 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:29 PM
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Debate Night lets you lead the agenda – it is your questions that make the programme.

Each week they gather a panel of politicians and people in public life to join their panel, and give you the answers.

It has never been a more important time to have a programme that lets you speak directly to those in power.

So whether you have a question about the UK leaving the EU, the NHS, schools, climate change, or issues affecting your family – they want to hear from you.

Upcoming programmes will be filmed on Sunday afternoons in the following locations:

  • 19 May – Inverness College, UHI
  • 2 June – Edinburgh
  • 9 June – Edinburgh

Details of where the programme will be recorded, and how to apply to be in the audience over the coming weeks are on the BBC’s website.

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