Scotland's premier football comedy team line up for a kick at the beautiful game. Starring Jonathan Watson.
Only an Excuse
2017
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland
Jonathan Watson and the team put the spotlight on contemporary Scottish life with a look back over the last 12 months. Show more
As another year trundles towards the touchline, Scotland's premier football comedy team put on their shooting boots for one last kick at the national obsession.
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Only An Excuse? lionises the legendary Law Man. An irreverent back-heel down memory lane in the company of Denis Law, as played by Jonathan Watson.
Only an Excuse
2019
28 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HD
As 2019 rapidly approaches the final whistle, Scotland's premier comedy team line up for their annual kick of the ball. Show more
30 minutesFirst broadcast:
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Only An Excuse? welcomes the first footballing legend into Chico’s Hall of Fame. A comedy retrospective of Sir Alex Ferguson, brought to life by Jonathan Watson.
29 minutesFirst broadcast:
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Alan “Rambo” McInally is inducted into the Hall of Fame via Bayern with Munich at Bayern in Germany. Featuring a parade of fussballing icons voiced by Jonathan Watson.
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Only An Excuse? celebrates Rangers legend Barry Ferguson. A comedy kickabout through his career as Chick Young ushers "Bazza" through the doors of Chico’s Hall of Fame.
Only An Excuse? lionises the legendary Law Man. An irreverent back-heel down memory lane in the company of Denis Law, as played by Jonathan Watson.
27 minutesFirst broadcast:
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A host of famous footballing voices, provided by Jonathan Watson, welcome Graeme Souness into Chico’s Hall of Fame. A comedy interview with one of Scotland's hardest footballers.
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Comedy, nostalgia, tall tales and magical moments from Scottish fitba. Host “Chico Young” celebrates the Gods of our Game. Every icon inducted voiced by Jonathan Watson.
29 minutesFirst broadcast:
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Another illustrious inductee enters the Only An Excuse? Hall of Fame as Chick Young interviews footballing royalty, “King” Kenny Dalglish, on his life and career.
As another year trundles towards the touchline, Scotland's premier football comedy team put on their shooting boots for one last kick at the national obsession.
Scotland's premier football comedy team, led by Jonathan Watson, sharpen their studs for another sliding tackle on the national obsession.
As another year trundles towards the touchline, Scotland's premier football comedy team, led by Jonathan Watson, return for their annual flying header at the national obsession.
Scotland's premier comedy team takes a look at the nation's obsession with football. Show more
Jonathan Watson and the team look back on a year of golden moments, dire predictions and the fickle fortunes of Scottish football. Show more
Only an Excuse
2013
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland
Scotland's premier comedy team look back on the events that made the headlines on and off the pitch. Show more
Only an Excuse
2014
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland
Scotland's premier comedy team take a humorous look back at the highs and lows of the year. Show more
Only an Excuse
2015
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Scotland
An irreverent homage to the highs and lows of 2015, with Jonathan Watson. The team take a humorous look at the biggest stories and characters in Scottish football and beyond. Show more