Scot Squad - 2021 Specials, Episode 1 - The Chief Does Democracy - British Comedy Guide (original) (raw)

Scot Squad. Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson (Jack Docherty). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Before the public goes to the polls, Scotland's most fairminded man, Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson, straddles Scotia on a democratic odyssey.

Further details

Mixing comedy, politics and travelogue, Miekelson grills party leaders, meets the great Scottish people, questions candidates, talks truth to power and covers all the big issues ahead of the Scottish Parliament election. The Chief also examines what the notion of democracy means today. Remaining neutral throughout, Scotland's ultimate policeman uncovers all the crucial evidence you need before you cast your vote for the Scottish Parliament.

Broadcast details

Date

Thursday 29th April 2021

Time

10pm

Channel

BBC Scotland

Length

60 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast

Jack Docherty Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson

Guest cast

Willie Rennie Self
Nicola Sturgeon Self
Mary Black Self
Nancy Bone Self
Erin Campbell Self
George Galloway Self
Ray Gregory Self
Josh Kennedy Self
Claire Lim Self
Kenny MacAskill Self
Sandy McIntosh Self
Shaheeda Sinckler (as Nova Scotia The Truth) Self
James Ritchie Self
Douglas Ross Self
Anas Sarwar Self
Lorna Slater Self
Brian Taylor Self

Writing team

Aidan Fitzmaurice Writer (Additional Material)
Stuart McPherson Writer (Additional Material)

Production team

Iain Davidson Director
Gavin Smith Executive Producer
Rab Christie Executive Producer
Suzi Cassidy Line Producer
Marie McDonald Producer
Lee McKellar Editor
Craig McKirdy Director of Photography
Carole K. Fraser Costume Designer
Nicole Tulloch Make-up Designer