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Scotland In A Day

Scotland In A Day

  • TV comedy drama
  • Channel 4
  • 2014
  • 1 episode

One-off half-hour mockumentary set on the day of the 2014 Scottish Independence referendum. Stars John Hannah, Brian Cox, Jack Docherty, Doon Mackichan, Kayvan Novak and more.

Key details

Genre
Comedy Drama
Broadcast
2014
Channel
Channel 4
Episodes
1
Creator
Jack Docherty
Stars
John Hannah, Brian Cox, Jack Docherty, Doon Mackichan, Kayvan Novak, Scott Gibson, Elaine C. Smith, David Kay and more
Writers
Jack Docherty, Gavin Grant, Chris Grady, Greg Hemphill, Susan Riddell, Iain Davidson, Ginger Kidd and Chuck Gayfield
Director
Iain Davidson
Producers
Fiona White, Rab Christie and Gavin Smith
Company

With a mockumentary-feel, Scotland In A Day is a crowdsourced-style comedy featuring John Hannah, Brian Cox, Doon Mackichan, Kayvan Novak and many more.

The mockumentary is set on the day of the 2014 Scottish Independence referendum, and designed to capture a snap shot of a nation on the brink of both triumph and disaster.

Producer Rab Christie explains: "Many of the characters and sketches are themed around the referendum, others are simply going about their business one day in September... hopefully it'll be a very funny show, and a celebration of Scottish talent."

Rachel Springett, commissioner for Channel 4, explains: "This is a brilliantly unique idea that will bring levity and humour to what is essentially a cardinal, seminal moment in Scottish history. We're very excited to with with The Comedy Unit and an incredible cast to bring this timely mockumentary to Channel 4."

Additional details

Production
Studio
Picture
Colour

Broadcast details

First broadcast
Thursday 18th September 2014 at 10pm on Channel 4
Episode length
35 minutes