Scot Squad

Scot Squad
Title card as appeared in Series 8
GenreSitcom
Mockumentary
Created byJoe Hullait
Directed byIain Davidson
Starring
Narrated byJoe Hullait
Country of originScotland
Original languagesEnglish
Scots
No. of series8
No. of episodes51
Production
Executive producersRab Christie
Gavin Smith
ProducerIain Davidson
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companiesThe Comedy Unit
BBC Scotland
Original release
NetworkBBC One Scotland (2014–2017)
BBC Scotland (2019–2023)
BBC iPlayer (Chief's Christmas Message)
Release27 October 2014 (2014-10-27) –
2 February 2023 (2023-02-02)
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Scot Squad is a Scottish television mockumentary series about a fictional Scottish police force, made in a fly on the wall style.[1] The show first aired on 27 October 2014 on BBC One Scotland. The show has aired seven series, including specials, on the channel. As of series 8, which began on 5 January 2023, the show airs on BBC Scotland channel. The show is directed by Iain Davidson and is narrated by Joe Hullait.[1] Former Absolutely star Jack Docherty plays the fictional force's police chief.[1]

In November 2016, a special crossover episode made for Children in Need featured several of the show's characters meeting characters from Scottish soap opera River City.[2]

  1. ^ a b c "New improvised BBC Scotland comedy Scot Squad".
  2. ^ "BBC - Scot Squad and River City stars join forces for Children in Need mash-up with Pudsey - Media Centre".