The Crichton Trust is preparing to welcome David Dimbleby to Easterbrook Hall to host BBC Question Time from The Crichton Estate in Dumfries.
BBC One’s flagship political discussion programme will be recorded from Easterbrook Hall on Thursday 25th January, where David Dimbleby will chair the debate. A panel of senior politicians and other guests will respond to questions from the local audience.The confirmed panellists include Michael Forsyth, Conservative peer and former MP and Kezia Dugdale, Labour MSP and former leader of Scottish Labour Party
David Dimbleby said: “I am very much looking forward to bringing Question Time to Dumfries. What really matters is that we have a lively audience who want to speak their mind. It’s a chance for Dumfries to get its voice heard not just by politicians but right across the UK.”
Members of the public can apply to be part of the studio audience by completing an application form on the BBC website www.bbc.co.uk/questiontime or by telephone 0330 123 9988.
Viewers can view the debate on BBC One on Thursday 25th January at 10.45pm.