Scot Squad - The Chief's Election Interviews - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)
Chief Commissioner Miekelson talks to politicians ahead of the election, and offers some of his own advice.
Further details
Scot Squad character Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson, leader of the fictional Scottish Police Force, sits down with Scotland's politicians to ask them questions on a range of topics, from their manifestos to developments on the campaign trail.
Miekelson is well used to collaborating with politicians when it comes to upholding the law. He also shares leadership notes with them and even chips in a few campaigning tips of his own. This is politics 'chiefsplained' for the people of Scotland.
The leaders are...
Jackson Carlaw, acting leader of the Scottish Conservatives.
Richard Leonard, leader of Scottish Labour.
Willie Rennie, leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
Nicola Sturgeon, leader of the SNP and current First Minister.
Broadcast details
Date
Wednesday 4th December 2019
Time
10pm
Channel
Length
30 minutes
Cast & crew
Cast
| Jack Docherty | Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson |
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Guest cast
| Jackson Carlaw | Self |
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| Richard Leonard | Self |
| Willie Rennie | Self |
| Nicola Sturgeon | Self |
Writing team
| Joe Hullait | Story Producer |
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Production team
| Iain Davidson | Director |
|---|---|
| Gavin Smith | Executive Producer |
| Rab Christie | Executive Producer |
| Marie McDonald | Producer |
| Simon Hamilton | Editor |
| Craig McKirdy | Director of Photography |
| Nicole Tulloch | Make-up Designer |
| Ryan Clachrie | Production Designer |
| Carol-Anne Henderson | 1st Assistant Director |
Press
The Scottish party leaders faced a TV grilling last night from the Chief Commissioner of Scot Squad - a Scottish sitcom series.
It proved to be one of the best political TV moments of the election thanks to the talent of interviewer Cameron Miekelson who made both the leaders and viewers crack up. Marr could learn a lot...