Jack Docherty

Jack Docherty brings together a jam-packed cast of comedians, actors and famous faces for a riotous celebration of Scotland's most valuable export – its sense of humour. Scotland is a small nation with a big funny bone. It's known the world over for self-deprecation, quick-witted patter and deadpan asides. But what makes it so funny? To find out the answer, this programme delves deep into the BBC Scotland archives to find a century’s worth of classic characters, catchphrases and comedy clips.

Mockumentary 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.

A documentary about the fifth series of Red Dwarf (1988).

A documentary about the fifth series of Red Dwarf (1988).

Two very bored shadowy characters try to think of something to do--and end up playing "Shadow Puppets."

A comedy special starring Robbie Coltrane as a variety of different characters.