Debate Night
| Debate Night | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Topical debate[1] |
| Presented by | Stephen Jardine |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Mentorn Media |
| Production location | On location |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC Scotland |
| Release | 27 February 2019 – present |
| Related | |
| Debate Night Extra Question Time | |
Debate Night is BBC Scotland's flagship current affairs debate show, hosted by Stephen Jardine, which airs on Wednesdays nights.
History
[edit | edit source]Stephen Jardine was named as the host on 15 February 2019 ahead of the launch of the new BBC Scotland channel on 24 February 2019.[2] The show first aired on Wednesday 27 February 2019 with a 10.45pm start time, with an initial run of 24 episodes. In April 2019, BBC Scotland announced a move to airing the programme on Sunday nights at 10pm.[3] In September 2020, due to coronavirus restrictions, changes were made for the audience to participate by videoconference links.[4] On 29 September 2021 audience participation in person restarted with a show in Edinburgh.[5] Shows were aired on Wednesdays on BBC Scotland at 10:30 pm and on BBC One Scotland at midnight.[5]
Format
[edit | edit source]It uses a format where panel members are not behind a desk and where usually four topics are each afforded 15 to 20 minutes to allow discussion.[6] Details of the guests are usually kept confidential until the programme is broadcast.[7]
The programme is produced by Mentorn Media, the company that make the Question Time programme that airs on BBC One.[2]
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External links
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