Comic Jonathan Watson does Donald Trump take-off in Only an Excuse's Hogmanay special
Jonathan Watson said mastering the billionaire's ridiculous hairstyle was harder than getting the voice right.
Controversial business tycoon Donald Trump has been trumped…by Only an Excuse.
The
American billionaire is taken off by Jonathan Watson in the annual BBC
Scotland Hogmanay comedy which pokes fun at the biggest names in sport.
Trump comes into focus through his contentious golf development on the Menie Estate in Aberdeenshire.
Jonathan
said: “With Donald, it’s not so much about getting the voice right, it
is the fun of getting the ridiculous hairstyle right. It is quite a
funny wig.
“The sketch is a quickie, about his involvement with Aberdeen. Hopefully, he won’t be suing us.”
The show also has guest stars in the shape of Olympic cycling hero Sir Chris Hoy and Gaelic broadcaster Cathy MacDonald.
Jonathan said: “We couldn’t not touch on the Olympics and Sir Chris was delighted to be involved.
“We
wanted to do something about Gaelic football coverage. It is funny when
they break off and speak in English to some guy who has played for
Rangers.
“We thought we’d have Chick Young as the roving reporter
and we needed somebody to represent the Gaelic nation and asked Cathy,
who was happy to take part.
“She was great. She kept me right on the pronunciation. I had to actually speak Gaelic, it was a nightmare.”
After another incredible year on and off the field for Scottish football, there is no shortage of material for the show.
Highlights
include Celtic’s 125th anniversary as seen through the eyes of founder
Brother Walfrid and Scotland’s dismal World Cup campaign. The trials of
Rangers will also be touched on with both Craig Whyte and Charles Green
being lampooned.
Only an Excuse? is on BBC1 on Hogmanay at 11pm.
Source (including photo): Daily Record
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