J S Docherty

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 www.comedy.co.uk/pro/features...

I've been at the crosswords again www.mycrossword.co.uk/mini/364#com...

Bluesky has four kinds of users.

My entry last time, which fits nicely with the current TV. Be funnier than me and enter now.

Me and the regular group who like my posts.

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"a distinctively British approach to artificial intelligence"

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A sewage treatment plant in Fife is to get a new odour control system to replace the current ineffective system. Locals are said to be pleased, but annoyed that they'll now have to blame any unexpected smells on the dog #BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes

Partners of gamers have been told to modify their language when it comes to day to day things, suggesting cleaning is a side quest, popping to the shops is a speed run, and going upstairs is raiding a loot box. #BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes

Home renovation series DIY SOS will be rested next year in order to help save money. Starting off as a craggy wreck with no prospects and ending up presentable, Nick Knowles hosted the show for nearly 25 years #BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes

Tommy Robinson has appeared in court this week on charges of harassment. He said the case was down to persecution by the media, the government and even the king. When asked by the judge how much Charlie features in all this, Tommy replied, about five grams a day. #BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes

This is still one of the funniest things I think I've ever seen, though the episode that starts as Juliet Bravo and led to calls to the BBC runs close behind.

A version of The Larry Sanders show set in a podcast edges a step closer

To paraphrase Jeremy Hardy: Threesomes are like Ferrari's, something you read about in magazines, and other people have.

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Add ‘piss’ to a band name Lemon Jelly Piss

Share a TV show you love set primarily in a workplace

Someone hoping they might get tossed.

The kiss was described as French, or possibly Italian or Ranch.

New privately-educated posh girl final boss just released by B&Q

Not sure what to wear for Halloween? These outfits are set to be the most popular this year

Well done to everyone who got a gag on Episode 2 of this series. It's been a great one so far #BTN #BreakingTheNews www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0032yd3

Authorities have revealed an AI agent went rogue earlier this year and sent police a fake tip about an unsolved murder. The system examined all the information about the case and confidently said it was Colonel Mustard, in the Billiard Room with the candlestick #BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes

The German and UK governments plan to develop interests in space through the use of SaxaVord Spaceport. The UK planned for its first rocket flight this year, but is having to wait for a German company to go first, as they got up early and put a towel on the launchpad #BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes

An AI program has won the Times Cryptic Crossword competition against human opponents. Things looked tight when it stumbled naming the band featuring Claire and H, because like most robots, it has trouble with Steps #BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes

Digger was made by the same director as The Revenant, and people are comparing the two, saying the only way this would be better would be if Tom Cruise got eaten by a bear. #BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes

A grandmother in the final of a beauty pageant has also reached the top 16 for the talent award with an ice-skating submission, becoming the first 71 year old to slide on the ice and it not end up with a hip replacement. #BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes

A member of the opposition in the Scottish Parliament said he'd consider speaking up to criticise thi pretentious idea of an artist in residence in the chamber, but he preferred to express himself through the medium of dance. #BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the prime minister was unpicking the agreement the UK signed with the EU, which isn't so difficult when the stitching is so flimsy, you'd think the deal came from Temu. #BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes

A flight between Italy and Australia was cancelled due to an outbreak of bedbugs on the plane. Many of the passengers said they're used to journeys disrupted by horrific bloodsuckers, having previously flown with Ryanair. #BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes

My little bit for this week's #BTN

#CelebrityTraitors delivers

New memes from tonight's episode of #TheTraitors

The joys of #BTN now being on YouTube, it's easy to share on here youtu.be/Tur5X17h-qM?...

I spent a train journey this week writing #jokes for #BTN. Delighted that a combination of Delay Repay and one of the gags getting on this week's show means the trip is now paid for. #Writing #WritingCommunity www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Turn on Radio 4, hear them promising Robert Jenrick will be joining them live. Switch to Radio 3

Final bits to this week's #BTN Two long train journeys, meaning I ended up writing 40 jokes this week. Productive. #Writing #WritingCommunity

Ruin a book by adding a word: Smiley's People Pleaser

For years people have got married in Gretna Green, with many tying the knot thanks to a bang on the Blacksmith’s anvil, and some conceived their kids that way too. #BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes

In her Tory Party Conference speech, Kemi Badenoch promised the Conservatives were playing with a united team and the drama of the old party was gone, mainly to Reform #BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes #satire

At the Labour Party Conference, Prime Minister Andy Burnham promised a new National Care Service. He also said they’d look at closer ties with the EU, as that’s the only way they’ll get enough Eastern Europeans to work in all the new care homes. #BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes #satire

Dutch champion Gina Saarberg won the coveted Golden Spurtle at the world porridge making championships after using ingredients she brought with her from the Netherlands. Judges praised her oatmeal’s flavour, texture, and how they felt, like, so relaxed, man. #BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes

The USA has removed all its aircraft from RAF Fairford. The Secretary of State said this was part of standard squadron rotations, President Trump said it was because of a threat to the base, and the pilots said it was because they didn’t get tickets to Glastonbury. #BTN #BTNNB #BTNRejects #jokes

Excellent, my joke on #BTN made the radio and TV versions #writing #writingcommunity

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Straight out the blocks with a credit on #BTN episode one. With the TV and YouTube episodes still to come, catch it now on BBC sounds #writing #writingcommunity