The Comedian's Comedian Podcast

260 - Jack Docherty

Best know nowadays as Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelsonfrom BBC Scotland's "Scot Squad", Jack Docherty first came to comedy in 1980 with his sketch group "The Bodgers" arrival at the Edinburgh Fringe. We explore how the Fringe has changed, trace his career via the Channel Four sketch show "Absolutely", and resulting spin-off "Mr Don &amp; Mr George", and discover his frustrations on hosting the chatshow that was a Channel 5 flagship. We also unpack which absurdist elements of Jack's improvisation are too much for TV...   Go to <a href="http://www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders" target="_blank">www.comedianscomedian.com/insiders</a> to support the show with £2 per month or more, and get access to a treasure trove of secret podcast extra material and special projects, including the chance to interview Stu on the subject of your choice, or give community feedback to clips from up and coming comedians.   Thanks again to The Place Hotel on York Place in Edinburgh <a href="https://yorkplace-edinburgh.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://yorkplace-edinburgh.co.uk/</a>   Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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