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By Jon Donnis
Comedian Jack Docherty is set to reprise his role as Scotland's top cop, Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson, in the upcoming second series of the popular sitcom The Chief. Filming has just begun in Glasgow for the four-part series, which is made by The Comedy Unit for BBC Scotland and BBC iPlayer.
The show offers a mix of workplace antics and family drama as it follows Miekelson juggling his demanding role at work alongside his home life. Returning cast members include Lorraine McIntosh as Barbara, Miekelson's estranged wife, and Eilidh Loan as his rebellious daughter Ellen. The Chief's loyal, if occasionally frazzled, police team will also be back, featuring Carmen Pieraccini, Dylan Bore, and Lana Pheutan. New to the squad is Sanjeev Kohli, who plays an MSP representing the new government putting pressure on Miekelson from above.
Adding a special twist to the new series is a one-off cameo from Dougray Scott, who will appear as himself in one of the episodes. Scott takes on a personal project for The Chief, promising some memorable moments. Speaking about the upcoming series, Jack Docherty shared his enthusiasm: "I can't wait to once again don the uniform of Scotland's finest crime-fighting legend, law-enforcer, justice dispenser, hero, icon. It's a privilege to play a character as modest and handsome as Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson."
Docherty also expressed excitement about working alongside Dougray Scott: "This series I'm delighted that Dougray Scott will be guest-starring. The Scottish public have longed to see these two giants of acting together on screen. Well the wait is over. We're going toe to toe. Finally. Like DeNiro and Pacino in The Heat."
Dougray Scott, for his part, is equally enthusiastic about the collaboration: "I am very much looking forward to spending time with The Chief. He's a legend in his own lunchtime, a justice seeker of gargantuan proportions and outrageously funny… without realising it. I may have worked in Hollywood with A-listers but starring alongside The Chief might be one of my most challenging roles to date. Joking aside, it's going to be great to work alongside Jack Docherty – I just hope I can keep a straight face!"
Produced by Rab Christie and directed by Iain Davidson, The Chief continues to blend comedy with a uniquely Scottish take on law enforcement, showcasing Miekelson as a multitasking master, balancing the demands of colleagues, criminals, and family life. Christie commented on the new series: "We are thrilled to be producing this new series of The Chief. It is a total delight to work with Jack Docherty and the terrific team involved in the show and we're excited to get out and about capturing Scotland's top cop's latest adventures."
Gavin Smith, Executive Producer for BBC Scotland, added a playful note about the show's reception: "BBC Scotland is delighted to be firing up the blue flashing light for a second time and welcoming The Chief back to our screens. Rumours that Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson furnished the commissioning team with a new set of golf clubs from the evidence lockers are entirely unfounded."
The new series promises to deliver the same mix of sharp humour and heartfelt moments that made the first series a hit, as Scotland's "GOAT" of law enforcement once again takes centre stage.