BBC Scotland’s topical debate programme Debate Night is filming in Edinburgh, Portobello next week. We have been asked to share the following so that you can apply to be part of the audience.

I would be grateful if you could direct people to our application form here: www.bbc.co.uk/debatenight

Filling out the online application takes just two minutes!

Debate Night thrives on a strong audience, so any help to spread the word is very much appreciated!

Where: Edinburgh, Portobello

When: Wednesday 12 October, from 18:00

Who: Stephen Jardine and panel of top guests

Please note this audience opportunity is for local people only, and is not an invitation for politicians, councillors or candidates to apply.

Many thanks,

Aydan

Assistant Producer

BBC Scotland

A message from Debate Night presenter, Stephen Jardine:

We want the people of Edinburgh to have their say on BBC Scotland’s political discussion show!

BBC Scotland’s TV programme Debate Night is seeking people to join our studio audience.

The show is travelling across the country this autumn, and we would love to meet locals in the evening at these locations:

Wednesday 12 October PORTOBELLO

Wednesday 19 October GLASGOW

Wednesday 26 October DUMFRIES

Wednesday 02 November ABERDEEN

+ more dates are announced on the BBC website.

How do I apply for free studio tickets?

Visit www.bbc.co.uk/debatenight and click ‘Apply to the Audience’.

Filling out an online application takes two minutes! It’s also accessible via mobile or tablet.

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

Why be part of the audience?

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. You might be a parent, a carer or a student? Perhaps you run a business or are a 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 – so we couldn’t do it without you!

Our panels are a great mix of people. Recent guests to join our politicians include musician Ricky Ross, authors Alex Gray and Val McDermid, historian Sir Tom Devine, columnists Hugo Rifkind and Pat Kane, comedians Jo Caulfield and Susie McCabe, Still Game actress Jane McCarry and former Dragons’ Den entrepreneur Piers Linney.

You can see previous episodes on the BBC iPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/debatenight