BBC Scotland’s Debate Night political show is coming to Inverness – and seeking guests from across the Highlands
BBC Scotland is bringing its flagship political debate show to the Highlands this month.
The corporation has announced Inverness will host the first of a new Scotland-wide series of the topical Debate Night show hosted by Stephen Jardine.
It is not yet confirming the venue for the opening night in Inverness on Wednesday, April 23, but is inviting members of the public to apply for free tickets for the event.
Panel members have not yet been confirmed, either.
A spokesman for the show’s producers said: “Debate Night is BBC Scotland’s political TV discussion show and we want the people of Scotland to have their say.
“The programme travels across the country on Wednesday evenings. We’re filming in Inverness City Centre on Wednesday April 23, 2025 and are inviting locals from across the Highlands to be part of the studio audience.”
The dates confirmed are:
Wednesday 23 Apr INVERNESS
Wednesday 30 Apr GLASGOW
Wednesday 07 May PERTH
Wednesday 14 May ST ANDREWS
Wednesday 21 May DUMFRIES
Wednesday 28 May STIRLING
Debate Night broadcasts every Wednesday in a new timeslot of 9pm on BBC Scotland and straight after the 10 o’clock news at 10:40pm on BBC One Scotland.
Those wishing to apply for free studio tickets can visit www.bbc.co.uk/debatenight and choose ‘23 April – Inverness’.
An online application takes two minutes to complete and is also accessible via mobile or tablet.
Those who wish to attend with somebody else should ask the individual to apply separately.
The spokesman added: “Debate Night is the only television programme of its kind in Scotland.
“It gives you the opportunity to put your questions to the country’s decision-makers and public figures.
“We want people from all walks of life, whether a parent, a carer or a student, those who run a business or are frontline worker - retired, self-employed, unemployed or just starting out in the workplace - we need you.
“It’s your questions, stories, experiences and opinions that lead our discussion.”
Recent guests joining politicians have included: TV stars Patrick Grant and Jane McCarry from Still Game, musicians Ricky Ross and Sandi Thom, authors Val McDermid and Alex Gray, columnists Hugo Rifkind and Ayesha Hazarika, comedians Karen Dunbar and Susie McCabe, entrepreneurs Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Sugar's advisor Mike Soutar from BBC The Apprentice.
Previous episodes can be viewed on BBC iPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/debatenight
