BBC Scotland/iPlayer
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THERE should have been an alert beforehand: “Warning: the following programme contains scenes of Scottish politicians giggling, which some viewers might find disturbing.”
Yes, it is that time in the electoral cycle again when BBC Scotland sends a comic in to do a journalist’s job. First it was Gary: Tank Commander, then Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson (Jack Docherty) came along to make the gig his own.
Politicians lining up to laugh and be laughed at – it is not something you could imagine happening in England. It is rather to the credit of Scotland and her politicians that the party leaders agree to take part. Perhaps they fear being accused of that great Scottish crime of not having a sense of humour. (One leader was conspicuous by his absence. Can you guess who?)