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.
- Series 8, Episode 1 repeated Saturday at 9:15pm on BBC Scotland
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2021 Specials, Episode 1 - The Chief Does Democracy
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
| Jack Docherty | Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson |
| 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 |
| Aidan Fitzmaurice | Writer (Additional Material) |
| Stuart McPherson | Writer (Additional Material) |
| 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 |