WE'RE all aware there's a distinct lack of Scottish politicians appearing on the UK's current affairs shows – and notably, given their status at Westminster, a lack of those from the SNP.
That said, we thought it'd be useful to offers a heads-up on who will be on the Sunday political show circuit.
We've heard rumours that Sunday Politics Scotland will be featuring the ongoing debate between Herald journalist David Leask and Wings Over Scotland.
As for guests...
Peston on Sunday (ITV, 10am)
- First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
- Unite General Secretary Len McCluskey
- CBI president Paul Drechsler
- UK Culture Secretary Matt Hancock
- Also featuring are Lord Mandelson and Tory MP Sarah Wollaston
Sunday Politics Scotland (BBC One, 11am)
- Labour shadow chancellor John McDonnell – He'll discuss his plans for the economy
- Israeli ambassador Mark Regev and chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat
- Tory minister for digital services Margot James – She'll be addressing the UK Government's plans for social media companies
The political panel will be:
- Journalist Paul Mason
- Author Ella Whelan
- Journalist Lucy Fisher
The Andrew Marr Show (BBC One, 9am)
- UK Culture Secretary Matt Hancock
- Former CIA director Michael Hayden
- Labour shadow international trade secretary Barry Gardiner
- Author and royal biographer Catherine Mayer
- Historian and broadcaster Prof Kate Williams
- Newspaper review by Daily Mail columnist Sarah Vine and historian Simon Schama
Well, at least the First Minister is appearing...
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