J S Docherty
@jsdocherty.bsky.social
Apparently Brilliant/Disturbing, bits sometimes on the Telly and Radio.
https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/james-docherty/
https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/james-docherty/
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J S Docherty
@jsdocherty.bsky.social
· Jan 15
My credit on #TheSkewer finally gives me the 'S' on the @britishcomedy.bsky.social 'BDNS' with a credit also on DM's Are Open, Noising Up, and Breaking The News. When I last looked, there were 12 others in that club, I feel in very honoured company. #WritingCommunity
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Just submitted my 'Doctor Who' tender bid.
September 17, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Just submitted my 'Doctor Who' tender bid.
We've held a village referendum
September 17, 2026 at 6:56 PM
We've held a village referendum
"In the Newsnight Garden" was right there.
September 16, 2026 at 1:33 PM
"In the Newsnight Garden" was right there.
It was the only way to kill the millennium bug
The 90s ended with a woman shooting a ping-pong ball out of her front bottom on Channel 4.
The 90s ended with the very last record John Peel played in the 20th century.
September 14, 2026 at 6:36 PM
It was the only way to kill the millennium bug
The one true ident
September 14, 2026 at 6:34 PM
The one true ident
When I was promised illumination from a health and fitness influencer's lecture, I didn't think it meant spending the entire evening being blinded by the spotlights reflecting off his Turkey teeth.
#LunchPun
#LunchPun
September 14, 2026 at 11:17 AM
When I was promised illumination from a health and fitness influencer's lecture, I didn't think it meant spending the entire evening being blinded by the spotlights reflecting off his Turkey teeth.
#LunchPun
#LunchPun
If anyone from the Bond extended universe needs a 12 part origin story on Netflix, it's Klaus Hergersheimer
Any more mention of Klaus Hergersheimer ?
September 14, 2026 at 8:23 AM
If anyone from the Bond extended universe needs a 12 part origin story on Netflix, it's Klaus Hergersheimer
#Keywords > 14 September 2026
I found all 5 words!
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I found all 5 words!
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Keywords
Can you discover today's five connected words?
keywords.bagpuss.org
September 14, 2026 at 6:06 AM
#Keywords > 14 September 2026
I found all 5 words!
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I found all 5 words!
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If you're a Goth Band looking for a name, or an author trying to create a posh girl character, can I recommend the paint samples at B&Q for inspiration
September 13, 2026 at 2:53 PM
If you're a Goth Band looking for a name, or an author trying to create a posh girl character, can I recommend the paint samples at B&Q for inspiration
Unlimited powers
True ruler of her domain
Vital to everyone's existence
True ruler of her domain
Vital to everyone's existence
September 12, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Unlimited powers
True ruler of her domain
Vital to everyone's existence
True ruler of her domain
Vital to everyone's existence
Lovely interview with Jon about #TheSkewer, and the bit about people getting their news from satire has sat with me since someone else (maybe @scriblit.bsky.social ) said it too, so I try to deviate from the truth only far enough to make it funny
Weekend catch-up: 'Someone's job is to keep me out of prison' Jon Holmes on The Skewer in this month's Pod Almighty column
'Someone's job is to keep me out of prison' : Comedy Diary 2026 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide
'Someone's job is to keep me out of prison' - Jon Holmes on The Skewer
dlvr.it
September 12, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Lovely interview with Jon about #TheSkewer, and the bit about people getting their news from satire has sat with me since someone else (maybe @scriblit.bsky.social ) said it too, so I try to deviate from the truth only far enough to make it funny
Sketch in the mix for #TheSkewer. Enjoying finding the rhythm and fit for the current series, as the sketches have all been so strong.
#Writing #WritingCommunity
#Writing #WritingCommunity
September 12, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Sketch in the mix for #TheSkewer. Enjoying finding the rhythm and fit for the current series, as the sketches have all been so strong.
#Writing #WritingCommunity
#Writing #WritingCommunity
Make a band edible
Quorns of the Stone Age
Quorns of the Stone Age
Make a band edible
They Might Be Gyros
They Might Be Gyros
Make a band edible
The Tragically Chips
The Tragically Chips
September 11, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Make a band edible
Quorns of the Stone Age
Quorns of the Stone Age
Moist On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Ruin a movie by adding the word “moist”.
September 10, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Moist On Her Majesty's Secret Service
September 9, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Furbies give good notes
“How will you incorporate Furbies into your workflow?”
September 8, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Furbies give good notes
Ooh, just seen #TheSkewer is comedy of the week on BBC sounds. If you missed it, get fifteen minutes of audio brilliance in your ears
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/serie...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/serie...
BBC Sounds - Comedy of the Week - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of Comedy of the Week on BBC Sounds.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 7, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Ooh, just seen #TheSkewer is comedy of the week on BBC sounds. If you missed it, get fifteen minutes of audio brilliance in your ears
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/serie...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/serie...
A girl at school said she'd date a guy if he passed all his science exams. She changed her mind on results day, saying they lacked chemistry
#LunchPun
#LunchPun
September 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
A girl at school said she'd date a guy if he passed all his science exams. She changed her mind on results day, saying they lacked chemistry
#LunchPun
#LunchPun
He who would give us cash
In crypto bitcoins
Let him from foreign lands
Donate through loopholes
In crypto bitcoins
Let him from foreign lands
Donate through loopholes
In her Reform conference speech, Suella Braverman said that under a Reform government, schoolchildren will be obliged to sing the national anthem and “our great hymns”.
I cannot imagine that this anything but a net vote loser.
I cannot imagine that this anything but a net vote loser.
September 6, 2026 at 6:20 AM
He who would give us cash
In crypto bitcoins
Let him from foreign lands
Donate through loopholes
In crypto bitcoins
Let him from foreign lands
Donate through loopholes
Productive Friday Night and early Saturday of #writing means two sketches on their way to #TheSkewer. Fingers crossed the winds of change don't move too much between now and Wednesday
#writingcommunity
#writingcommunity
Scorpions - Wind of Change (Music Video)
Alt: Scorpions - Wind of Change (Music Video)
static.klipy.com
September 5, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Productive Friday Night and early Saturday of #writing means two sketches on their way to #TheSkewer. Fingers crossed the winds of change don't move too much between now and Wednesday
#writingcommunity
#writingcommunity
Sorry, and Tony, who's got more levels than a multi story
*cough*
September 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Sorry, and Tony, who's got more levels than a multi story
A little bit of my contribution to this week's #TheSkewer. Though all the layers and cleverness in the mix is totally Jon
September 4, 2026 at 6:15 AM
A little bit of my contribution to this week's #TheSkewer. Though all the layers and cleverness in the mix is totally Jon
New bio:
BRILLIANT/DISTURBING
The set is just a lot of stools
September 3, 2026 at 1:49 PM
New bio:
New Term, new series of #TheSkewer, and a contribution from me nestled away in 14 minutes of audio excellence. Grab your headphones and listen www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Skewer - Series 17 - New series. New term. New prime minister - BBC Sounds
New series. New term. New prime minister.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 3, 2026 at 6:30 AM
New Term, new series of #TheSkewer, and a contribution from me nestled away in 14 minutes of audio excellence. Grab your headphones and listen www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...