J S Docherty
@jsdocherty.bsky.social
Funny stuff, occasionally on here, occasionally on other sites, sometimes on the Telly and Radio.
https://www.comedy.co.uk/people/james-docherty/
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J S Docherty
@jsdocherty.bsky.social
· Oct 16
Watch or listen now to the latest episode of The Reject Pile where we feature 'The Doctor Won't See You' by @jsdocherty.bsky.social, and find out how we end up here...
Listen at open.substack.com/pub/lredward... or wherever you get your podcasts.
#comedy #sketch #Writing #writer #Podcast
Listen at open.substack.com/pub/lredward... or wherever you get your podcasts.
#comedy #sketch #Writing #writer #Podcast
After recording this on possibly the hottest day of the year in a studio without Aircon, we certainly went around the houses with questions and scenarios, which I blame entirely on heatstroke. Watch and find out more below.
Reposted by J S Docherty
I bought what I thought was Serrano ham from a German supermarket, but what I initially thought was pig, I'm now certain is Lidl Donkey
December 11, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I bought what I thought was Serrano ham from a German supermarket, but what I initially thought was pig, I'm now certain is Lidl Donkey
Somehow, a very rich vein of form hit between coffee one and coffee two, so fifteen jokes going to #BTN including three per round they're short on. Next up, #BTY
#BreakingTheNews #WritingCommunity
#BreakingTheNews #WritingCommunity
a man in a suit is drinking from a cup that says ' mrs. pepper ' on it
ALT: a man in a suit is drinking from a cup that says ' mrs. pepper ' on it
media.tenor.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Somehow, a very rich vein of form hit between coffee one and coffee two, so fifteen jokes going to #BTN including three per round they're short on. Next up, #BTY
#BreakingTheNews #WritingCommunity
#BreakingTheNews #WritingCommunity
Me when US officials ask for 5 years of my social media history:
December 11, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Me when US officials ask for 5 years of my social media history:
Lost in Translation. I was more aware of my behind than Scarlett Johansson's.
Never mind movies you’ve watched multiple times, name a movie you’ve watched once and would never watch again.
December 9, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Lost in Translation. I was more aware of my behind than Scarlett Johansson's.
You will be visited by three spirits
December 9, 2025 at 12:21 PM
You will be visited by three spirits
I have a joke about Electra, it's the daddy.
I have a joke about Oedipus, but it’s a bit complex
I have a joke about Anne Boleyn, but it's execution dependent.
December 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I have a joke about Electra, it's the daddy.
I have a joke about King Midas. It's gold.
I have a joke about Ozymandias, King of Kings, but it has not aged well
I have a joke about Freyja's chariot but it's a bit catty
December 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I have a joke about King Midas. It's gold.
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
December 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif. Hard mode: no Stars (Wars nor Trek), LOTR, or Marvel, Disney Animated or Pixar.
A man in New Zealand has been charged with theft after swallowing a diamond studded locket worth nearly £15,000. The locket hasn't yet been recovered or the man appeared in court as police are busy building a case and going through the motions
#BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes #humour #funny #satire
#BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes #humour #funny #satire
December 6, 2025 at 6:11 PM
A contract to refurbish the 100-year old organ at St Magnus Cathedral has been put out to tender. Locals had struggled to raise money, as when you search for "dilapidated ancient organ that's seen better days", you get articles about Trump's latest physical
#BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes #humour
#BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes #humour
December 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
A contract to refurbish the 100-year old organ at St Magnus Cathedral has been put out to tender. Locals had struggled to raise money, as when you search for "dilapidated ancient organ that's seen better days", you get articles about Trump's latest physical
#BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes #humour
#BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes #humour
Kemi Badenoch's leadership of the Tories has been dealt another blow by three former MP's defecting to the Reform Party. The move by Jonathan Gullis has been particularly welcomed by Lee Anderson, as it means he's no longer the dimmest member of the party.
#BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes #humour
#BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes #humour
December 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Kemi Badenoch's leadership of the Tories has been dealt another blow by three former MP's defecting to the Reform Party. The move by Jonathan Gullis has been particularly welcomed by Lee Anderson, as it means he's no longer the dimmest member of the party.
#BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes #humour
#BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes #humour
An immersive childcare course is having students learn while being exposed to the typical noises in an early years classroom. It's hoped that studying amongst the sound of tantrums and noisy play will help with everyone getting jobs, either in nurseries, or parliament
#BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes
#BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes
December 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
An immersive childcare course is having students learn while being exposed to the typical noises in an early years classroom. It's hoped that studying amongst the sound of tantrums and noisy play will help with everyone getting jobs, either in nurseries, or parliament
#BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes
#BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes
It's not a Charcuterie board , it's a...
December 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
It's not a Charcuterie board , it's a...
If you see this, quote with your model of positive masculinity:
December 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
If you see this, quote with your model of positive masculinity:
"The aspiration is to find a format-first idea that prioritises funny moments and spontaneity rather than anything which is heavily scripted or topical."
So a panel or ensemble show then.
So a panel or ensemble show then.
December 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
"The aspiration is to find a format-first idea that prioritises funny moments and spontaneity rather than anything which is heavily scripted or topical."
So a panel or ensemble show then.
So a panel or ensemble show then.
A delight to write some #funny #satire for this week's United State of News. Get it in your ears and laugh at the world we live in as it's cheaper than therapy.
#Writing #WritingCommunity
#Writing #WritingCommunity
04/12/25 It's not Christmas but it is more biting satire of this week's world events, including...
SLIPPERY PETE
AI BUBBLE TROUBLE
SLEEPING AROUND
Plus bonus material
BUDGET POLITICIANS
Apple tinyurl.com/32a6bry8
Spotify tinyurl.com/82nfk7yp
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SLIPPERY PETE
AI BUBBLE TROUBLE
SLEEPING AROUND
Plus bonus material
BUDGET POLITICIANS
Apple tinyurl.com/32a6bry8
Spotify tinyurl.com/82nfk7yp
Buzzsprout tinyurl.com/9u3tukpd
27/11/25 United State of News
Podcast Episode · Comedy Pilot Presents · 11/27/2025 · 9m
tinyurl.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:47 PM
A delight to write some #funny #satire for this week's United State of News. Get it in your ears and laugh at the world we live in as it's cheaper than therapy.
#Writing #WritingCommunity
#Writing #WritingCommunity
Insert a movie into another movie:
Gregory's Girl, Interrupted.
Gregory's Girl, Interrupted.
Insert a movie into another movie:
EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST
EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST
Insert a movie into another movie:
CARRY ON HENRY: PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER
CARRY ON HENRY: PORTRAIT OF A SERIAL KILLER
December 4, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Insert a movie into another movie:
Gregory's Girl, Interrupted.
Gregory's Girl, Interrupted.
Go listen, as doing this was a delight, and the other two sketches are fabulously well-written, with the cast doing a wonderful job performing them all, and clearly having a good time doing so.
#Writing #WritingCommunity #Comedy
#Writing #WritingCommunity #Comedy
Meet The Reject Pile Autumn 2025 cast: Jonathan Amphlett, Rachel Cook, Alexis Coward, Ronan Hatfull and Rob Stephenson.
Hear them in Dinosaur's Den by Mike Grace, The Doctor Won't See You by @jsdocherty.bsky.social and Breaking News by Robbie Fox.
lredwards.substack.com/s/the-reject...
#writing
Hear them in Dinosaur's Den by Mike Grace, The Doctor Won't See You by @jsdocherty.bsky.social and Breaking News by Robbie Fox.
lredwards.substack.com/s/the-reject...
#writing
December 4, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Go listen, as doing this was a delight, and the other two sketches are fabulously well-written, with the cast doing a wonderful job performing them all, and clearly having a good time doing so.
#Writing #WritingCommunity #Comedy
#Writing #WritingCommunity #Comedy
Front page again on Newsbiscuit. From a joke to an article.
#jokes #humour #funny #satite #writingcommunity
www.newsbiscuit.com/post/jonatha...
#jokes #humour #funny #satite #writingcommunity
www.newsbiscuit.com/post/jonatha...
Jonathan Gullis Defection Means Lee Anderson No-Longer Thickest in Reform
Residents of Ashfield in Derbyshire were delighted with the news that their Member of Parliament is no longer the dimmest member of the Reform Party after former MP Jonathan Gullis announced his defec...
www.newsbiscuit.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Front page again on Newsbiscuit. From a joke to an article.
#jokes #humour #funny #satite #writingcommunity
www.newsbiscuit.com/post/jonatha...
#jokes #humour #funny #satite #writingcommunity
www.newsbiscuit.com/post/jonatha...
Look, the whole 'Is Due Hard a Christmas Movie' debate has been done to death and we all need to move on to the bigger questions, like Is Die Hard 2 a Christmas Movie?
December 2, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Look, the whole 'Is Due Hard a Christmas Movie' debate has been done to death and we all need to move on to the bigger questions, like Is Die Hard 2 a Christmas Movie?