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Jack Docherty on meeting his hero ahead of Fife gig

Being lied to by David Bowie would be the highlight of many people's careers. But for Scot Squad star Jack Docherty, it was the culminating moment of a lifelong obsession.

Rebecca Baird, The Dundee Courier, 24th March 2024

Stevens & McCarthy and The Chief return to BBC Scotland

BBC One Scotland has commissioned a series of new sketch show Stevens & McCarthy, as well as a spin-off sitcom from Scot Squad following Jack Docherty as The Chief.

British Comedy Guide, 30th January 2024

Paul Black stand-up special Nostalgia lands on BBC One Scotland

Paul Black's debut stand-up special, Nostalgia, is one of several comedy shows announced for BBC Scotland's Christmas television offerings, airing alongside a special from Susie McCabe and returns for sketch show Queen Of The New Year and panel show Breaking The News.

British Comedy Guide, 28th November 2023

David Bowie is the focus of Jack Docherty's Fringe show

How many people listen to the advice about never meeting your heroes? Probably not too many but, then again, the majority of the population never get that opportunity.

Lorraine Wilson, The Herald, 7th August 2023

Life according to... Jack Docherty

"I fell in love with a girl and David Bowie on the same day"

Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 1st August 2023

Jack Docherty picks his comedy favourites

'There's nothing quite like witnessing the buzz that travels round Edinburgh when a new act is about to break big'

Chortle, 31st July 2023

Paul Black brings a Hogmanay whodunnit spoof to BBC Scotland

TikTok star Paul Black writes, directs and stars in Paul Black's First Footing for BBC Scotland, part of a festive line-up for the corporation north of the border that also features the return of Greg Hemphill and Robert Florence's Queen Of The New Year and Ooh The Banter, a celebration of Scottish humour presented by Jack Docherty.

British Comedy Guide, 30th November 2022

11 returning Fringe shows recommended by Scotsman critics

Looking for a safe bet? Check out these shows that already hit the mark at the Fringe in recent years.

The Scotsman, 3rd August 2022

Top picks: Theatre

Our pick of the best theatre at the Fringe, from surreal political comedy to hard-hitting tales of loss and betrayal.

Fest Mag, 2nd August 2022

Ten Edinburgh theatre shows about comedians

Kicking off our annual series of features, each previewing ten shows from the thousands at the Edinburgh Fringe next month, with a selection based around the art of comedy and those who perform it, real and fictional, and first-hand...

Chortle, 18th July 2022

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