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Scot Squad. Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson (Jack Docherty)
Scot Squad

Scot Squad

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Scotland / BBC One Scotland / BBC Two Scotland
  • 2012 - 2023
  • 49 episodes (8 series)

Semi-improvised documentary spoof following the Scottish police force. Stars Jack Docherty, Jordan Young, Sally Reid, Ashley Smith, Chris Forbes and more.

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- Series 2, Episode 5

Traffic Officer Hugh McKirdy becomes starstruck as he and his partner Surjit Singh respond to an incident involving Michelle McManus.

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Scot Squad. Image shows left to right: PC Hugh McKirdy (Graeme Stevely), Michelle McManus. Credit: The Comedy Unit

A routine road collision turns into celebrity spotting for PCs McKirdy and Singh when they come face-to-face with a talent show winner: "In this job you expect to deal with the public," says McKirdy. "But you never expect to deal with Pop Idol winner 2003 Michelle McManus."

Convinced the Scottish Police Force IT system has been hacked by North Korea, Chief Commissioner Miekelson is both relieved, and a little embarrassed, to discover it was an altogether more personal attack.

Later, he gives an award for bravery to a have-a-go hero, Kyle, but ends up dishing out some insults as well as the accolade. The Chief Commissioner also discusses the pitfalls of Freedom of Information and grudgingly receives an award for public service.

Officers McLaren and Fletcher use good police work, and baking skills, to arrest mobile phone thief Logan Simpson.

Volunteer Officer Ken Beattie pounds a new beat busking on the streets of Glasgow while Desk Sergeant Karen Ann Miller helps Bobby grasp the finer details of a jury duty summons.

In the countryside, a dodgy tummy won't stop officers McIntosh and MacKay from dealing with a break-in, while call centre operator Maggie LeBeau shows viewers the 'thank you room' full of gifts from happy customers.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 16th November 2015
Time
10:35pm
Channel
BBC One Scotland
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Jack Docherty Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson
Jordan Young PC Jack McLaren
Sally Reid PC Sarah Fletcher
Ashley Smith PC Jane Mackay
Chris Forbes PC Charlie McIntosh
Karen Bartke Sergeant Karen Ann Millar
Darren Connell Bobby Muir
Manjot Sumal PC Surjit Singh
Graeme Stevely (as Grado) PC Hugh McKirdy
James Allenby-Kirk Volunteer Officer/Acting Sgt. Ken Beattie
Mary-Louise Clipston (as ML Stone) Maggie LeBeau
Joe Hullait Narrator
Guest cast
Andrew McIntosh Sgt. Donaldson
Paul McCole Logan Simpson
Lee Ridley Kyle Anderson
Michelle McManus Self
Writing team
Chris Grady Story Producer
Joe Hullait Story Producer
Production team
Iain Davidson Director
Iain Davidson Producer
Ewan Angus Executive Producer
Rab Christie Executive Producer
Simon Hamilton Editor
Andy Drummond Production Designer
April MacTavish Costume Designer
Craig McKirdy Director of Photography
Steven Mochrie Director of Photography
Nicole Tulloch Make-up Designer
Mark Di Meo Graphics
Carol-Anne Henderson 1st Assistant Director

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