Scot Squad's Chief Miekelson to get a spin-off series

Jack Docherty reprises his role

Hit comedy Scot Squad is to get a spin-off series revolving around commissioner Cameron Miekelson.

In The Chief, Jack Docherty will revive the role he has played on eight series of the BBC Scotland comedy, which started in 2014.

The star said: ‘I’m delighted that The People’s Chief is back in a brand new sitcom. We find him still clinging to his job as the top dog, the big man, the numero uno in a modern, progressive Scottish Police Force.

‘He’s desperate to prove that he’s still relevant in the world of office politics, culture wars, family and fatherhood. I love playing this character and can’t wait to unleash him once again on the great Scottish public.’

Filming on four new half-hour episodes begins later this year with further casting of his co-workers and confidantes – as well as his daughter Ellen – to be announced soon.

The series will be made for BBC One Scotland by Glasgow-based outfit The Comedy Unit, which has also just landed a sketch show, Stevens & McCarthy, for the same channel.

The Chief will be produced by the firm’s managing director Rab Christie and directed by Iain Davidson, who previously shot Scot Squad too.

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Published: 30 Jan 2024