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Jonathan Watson (born 23 November 1957) is a Scottish actor best known for his comedy sketch show Only an Excuse?, which parodied people and events from the world of Scottish football, as well as roles in the BBC comedies Bob Servant Independent in which he appears with Brian Cox, and as Colin in the acclaimed Two Doors Down (2013–present). In the 1980s he was also a regular cast member of the Scottish sitcom City Lights and the sketch show Naked Video.

Key Information

Early life and education

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Watson was born in Glasgow and was educated at Hillhead Primary and Hillhead High School.[2] He trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and graduated in 1979.[2] He joined the TAG Theatre Company then followed this with a season with the 7:84 company.[3]

Career

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Television and film

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He had a part in Bill Forsyth's 1983 film Local Hero,[3] and moved to London in 1986 before returning to Scotland two years later.[2] Watson appeared in all five seasons of Naked Video that were broadcast on BBC Scotland between 1986 and 1991,[4] He was also in City Lights,[4] Rab C. Nesbitt[5] and Only an Excuse?.[6]

Watson's appeared as Frank (Francis) the campaign manager of local cheeseburger magnate in the cult BBC Four[7] Neil Forsyth comedy Bob Servant Independent.[8] This show was first broadcast in the UK in January 2013, and ran for two series.[9]

In 2013, Watson appeared in Rob Drummond's Quiz Show at the Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh.[10] In 2014 he played Archie in John Byrne's adaptation of Chekhov's The Three Sisters for The Tron, Glasgow.[11] He was also in The National Theatre of Scotland's production of Yer Granny, which toured Scotland & Northern Ireland.[12][13]

He appeared in the horror film Let Us Prey which was released in 2015.[14] Early television appearances included minor parts in The Bill and Casualty.[2] In Bob Servant which sees him playing opposite Brian Cox, as Bob's trusty sidekick - Frank.[12] He was acted as Clice Bagshawe in Fried.

Following the success of a one-hour pilot, a six-part comedy series Two Doors Down was made which screened on BBC2 beginning in March 2016.[15]

From December 2019 to January 2020, Watson played King Hector in the pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk at the King's Theatre, Glasgow[16] In 2021 he appeared in Doctor Who - Flux as Sontarans 'Commander Riskaw' and 'Skaak'.

Comedy impressions

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Watson's Wind Up was a political satire show that was aired on BBC Radio Scotland.[17][18] The show was recorded on Fridays at the Glasgow Film Theatre.

Personal life

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Watson is a supporter of Rangers F.C.[19]

Theatre

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Year Title Role Company Director | Notes
2014 Three Sisters Archie Tron Theatre, Glasgow Andy Arnold adaptation by John Byrne

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Jonathan Watson is an American convict incarcerated in the California state prison system, serving a life sentence imposed in 2009 for a first-degree in Humboldt . In January 2020, while housed at the California Treatment Facility in Corcoran, Watson fatally assaulted two fellow inmates—David Bobb, convicted of lewd acts with a minor under 14, and Graham De Luis-Conti, convicted of continuous of a —with a metal walking cane, an act to which he publicly confessed in a letter to media outlets, stating he had previously alerted guards to his intent due to perceived provocations but received no intervention. Watson expressed no remorse for the killings, framing them as aligned with personal moral convictions against child sex offenders, which drew polarized public reactions amid debates over prison safety and inmate .

Early Life and Education

Upbringing in

Jonathan Watson was born in , , in 1957 and spent his formative years in the city. He attended Hillhead before progressing to Hillhead High School in 's West End, a neighborhood noted for its proximity to cultural institutions like the . The post-war urban setting of provided a backdrop of resilient community life, where local humor—often dry, observational, and laced with Glaswegian dialect—served as a mechanism amid industrial decline and . Watson's exposure to this everyday and satirical bent toward authority figures laid groundwork for his affinity for mimicking regional idiosyncrasies. The city's all-encompassing football obsession, with rivalries like those between Celtic and Rangers dominating public discourse, further embedded a of tribal loyalties and match-day rituals that resonated deeply in working Scots' identities. As an whose father worked in , Watson initially considered a similar path but displayed nascent performance inclinations through school-linked activities. Encouraged by a teacher, he enrolled in drama classes and secured child acting roles in series such as Dr. Finlay's Casebook and This Man Craig, experiences that honed an appreciation for unscripted authenticity over polished pretense. These early engagements, amid Glasgow's unvarnished street-level realism, cultivated a skeptical of and attuned to the absurdities of ordinary life.

Training at the Royal Scottish Academy

Watson completed his formal training at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD), now known as the , earning a Diploma in Speech and Drama in 1979. The institution's drama programs during this period emphasized foundational performance disciplines, including vocal training and interpretive techniques suited to stage work. This education honed Watson's abilities in voice modulation and character delineation, skills central to his subsequent proficiency in impressions and multifaceted roles. Following graduation, he transitioned directly into professional theatre by joining the Citizens' TAG Theatre Company, an ensemble linked to the that provided early opportunities for applied stage experience.

Career

Initial Theatre Work

Upon graduating from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in 1979, Jonathan Watson joined the Citizens' T.A.G. Theatre Company, the youth-oriented ensemble linked to the . This marked his entry into professional stage work, where he gained his Equity card through roles at the itself. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Watson extended his involvement across Scotland's regional theatre circuit, performing with companies including the Traverse Theatre, Borderline Theatre Company, 7:84, , Perth Repertory Theatre, and the Scottish Theatre Company. These engagements typically featured repertory-style productions, requiring actors to handle diverse ensemble parts in quick succession amid challenging conditions like underfunded venues and variable audiences. Such foundational experience in live Scottish cultivated Watson's adaptability to audience dynamics and character immersion, distinct from the scripted that later defined his career trajectory. By the mid-1980s, this base supported his relocation to for broader opportunities before returning to .

Comedy Breakthrough: Only an Excuse? and Impressions

Watson's entry into comedy prominence occurred through his creation and lead performance in the satirical sketch series Only an Excuse?, which originated as a one-off special in 1986 parodying Scottish football culture. The program featured Watson's impressions of football managers, players, and commentators, exaggerating their mannerisms and dialects to lampoon match-day absurdities, tribal rivalries between clubs like Celtic and Rangers, and the outsized national fixation on the sport. Evolving into an annual Hogmanay broadcast from 1993 to 2020, the series spanned 27 years and maintained its format of rapid-fire sketches centered on current season events, with Watson voicing multiple roles to highlight behavioral idiosyncrasies without restraint. His impressions, including those of Sir Alex Ferguson—marked by the manager's distinctive Glaswegian inflection and authoritative post-match rhetoric—and other figures like Graeme Souness and Frank McAvennie, relied on meticulous replication of vocal patterns and physical tics observed from public appearances and interviews. The show's enduring success stemmed from its direct confrontation of football's cultural dominance in , evidenced by viewership figures routinely surpassing one million per episode in its peak years, far outpacing other domestic programming. Watson extended his impression repertoire to politicians, such as in 2013 sketches critiquing Holyrood dynamics, underscoring the format's versatility in skewering authority through phonetic and gestural fidelity rather than scripted narrative. This approach, prioritizing observable traits over sanitized portrayals, sustained fan loyalty across formats, as demonstrated by the absence of reported backlash from subjects like Ferguson, who acknowledged the accuracy in personal communications.

Television Series and Roles

Watson's television career expanded beyond into ensemble character roles, particularly in Scottish-produced series that highlighted his ability to portray relatable, everyday figures with understated humor and . These appearances often drew on his post-impressions versatility, blending comedic timing with dramatic nuance in narratives centered on ordinary social dynamics. A prominent example is his recurring role as Colin in Two Doors Down, a sitcom that debuted on December 1, 2016, and has run for seven series as of 2023, comprising 47 episodes. In the series, created by Simon Carlyle and Gregor Sharp, Watson plays Colin, the mild-mannered, beleaguered husband to the domineering Cathy (), navigating the petty rivalries and familial absurdities among neighbors in a fictional Latimer Crescent suburb. The portrayal emphasizes subtle satire on contemporary Scottish middle-class life, including themes of passive-aggression, holiday mishaps, and social one-upmanship, with key episodes such as "Break-in" (2018) showcasing Colin's response to domestic crises. Watson also took on supporting roles in other UK series reflecting grounded realism, such as his guest appearance as Kevin Baxton in the 2011 episode "Setting Out Your Stall" of BBC's New Tricks, a procedural drama involving cold-case investigations tied to drug-related crimes in East London. This one-off performance aired on July 19, 2011, and demonstrated his capacity for tense, character-driven interludes in ensemble formats. Further versatility appeared in dramatic guest spots, including the pawnbroker in the 2013 Waterloo Road "Crossing the Line," which explored school and community tensions in a Scottish-set educational drama. Additionally, in Scottish crime series like Guilt (2019), he contributed to narratives of familial deceit and legal intrigue, reinforcing his range in productions grounded in regional authenticity.

Bob Servant Independent

Bob Servant Independent is a BBC Four sitcom in which Jonathan Watson portrayed Frank, the devoted yet inept campaign manager and longtime friend to the titular character, played by Brian Cox. Created and written by , the series draws from his Bob Servant books, depicting a cheeseburger entrepreneur's quixotic independent run for Parliament in Dundee's after the incumbent MP's fatal car crash decapitation. The first series, comprising six episodes, aired from 23 January to 13 February 2013, centering on the chaotic by-election campaign marked by Bob's outlandish policies and Frank's futile attempts at damage control. A second series, shortened to three episodes and retitled Bob Servant, broadcast in February 2014 on BBC One, shifting focus to post-election schemes like a burger van enterprise amid ongoing personal and political mishaps. Watson's understated, reactive performance as Frank served as the ideal foil to Cox's over-the-top bombast, amplifying the duo's dynamic in scenarios exposing the causal pitfalls of unchecked local ambition and electoral amateurism. The series' dry, observational targeted bureaucratic , voter cynicism, and the eccentric undercurrents of small-town , evidenced by plotlines involving protest-inducing radio rants and threadbare campaign tactics against professional rivals. Critically, it garnered acclaim for this edge, with reviewers highlighting the leads' chemistry and Watson's straight-man restraint as key to the humor's bite, yielding a 7.1/10 user score from 352 ratings and comparisons to Larry David-esque discomfort . Its niche appeal fostered a loyal audience, drawn to the unvarnished portrayal of political folly over mainstream bombast.

Theatre Productions

Key Stage Roles

In 2013, Watson starred in Rob Drummond's Quiz Show at the Traverse Theatre, portraying a contestant in a haunting exploration of the dark underbelly of , which drew acclaim for its psychological intensity and Watson's adept handling of tense dialogue. The production highlighted his stage command in a compact, high-stakes narrative that demanded precise timing and emotional restraint, distinct from his comedic television persona. Watson took on the role of a family patriarch in Douglas Maxwell's The Whip Hand during its 2017 premiere at the Traverse Theatre as part of the , embodying a character confronting historical complicity in the slave trade amid explosive domestic revelations. Critics noted the "gutsy energy" of his performance, which leveraged physicality and Glaswegian dialect to underscore themes of inherited guilt, contributing to the play's raw theatrical impact in a festival setting known for rigorous audience scrutiny. In Frances Poet's Fibres (2019), Watson played a afflicted by exposure at Paisley Arts Centre, delivering a performance that intertwined personal devastation with industrial critique, emphasizing endurance in a role requiring sustained emotional and physical authenticity. The production's focus on preventable harm amplified Watson's ability to convey dialect-infused realism, marking a shift toward socially pointed in his work. Watson portrayed the ineffectual Archie in a 2014 revival of Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters at the Tron Theatre, infusing the character with subtle Scottish inflection and to highlight futility and longing in a controlled ensemble piece. This adaptation underscored the demands of classical revival, where his contributions balanced levity against the play's brooding tone, showcasing versatility amid the rigors of live textual fidelity. More recently, Watson performed the solo role in Douglas Maxwell's at Òran Mór and the Traverse Theatre, navigating a one-man that tested his stamina in intimate venues through layered monologic delivery and physical expressiveness. The production exemplified his post-television commitment to stage endurance, relying on unamplified vocal projection and audience proximity for comedic and dramatic effect. Watson has also excelled in Scottish traditions, including King Hector in at the King's Theatre, (December 2019–January 2020), where his impressions and physical antics drove family-oriented sold-out runs typical of the genre's high-energy demands. Earlier, in 2005's at the same venue, he partnered with , blending mastery with to attract intergenerational crowds, affirming pantomime's role in sustaining his live performance prowess amid broadcasting schedules.

Collaborations and Revivals

Following his early training, Watson collaborated with the politically oriented 7:84 Theatre Company, a touring ensemble known for productions addressing class issues in during the late and , where he contributed to collective stagings that emphasized communal performance over individual stardom. These partnerships honed his ensemble skills in raw, site-specific revivals of worker-focused narratives, drawing audiences through unvarnished depictions of Scottish socioeconomic realities without later dilutions for broader appeal. In 2013, Watson partnered with playwright Rob Drummond for the premiere of Quiz Show at the Traverse Theatre, portraying the sleazy host Daniel Caplin in a meta-exploration of truth and formatted as a rigged ; critics noted the production's sharp ensemble interplay and Watson's authentic evocation of light-entertainment hucksterism rooted in Scottish skepticism toward authority. This collaboration extended Drummond's interactive style, engaging audiences directly to underscore causal links between and public gullibility. A notable revival came in 2014 with John Byrne's Scottish-inflected adaptation of Anton Chekhov's The Three Sisters at The Tron Theatre in , where Watson played , a role leveraging Byrne's colloquial dialogue to refresh the classic's themes of stagnation and aspiration for modern Scottish viewers; reviews highlighted the production's fidelity to regional cadences, preserving the original's existential amid provincial without imposed contemporary revisions. Byrne's version, drawing on his prior Chekhov adaptations like , demonstrated Watson's adaptability in ensemble revivals that prioritized empirical resonance with local identity over sanitized universality.

Recent Developments

Ongoing Television Work

Watson has sustained his involvement in Two Doors Down, the BBC sitcom depicting interpersonal tensions in a Scottish , through recurring roles that emphasize everyday absurdities and social observations. The series, which concluded its seventh season in December 2023, saw Watson reprise characters contributing to the ensemble's portrayal of community rivalries and family quirks. In July 2025, announced a one-off special airing that year, with Watson among the returning cast, extending the show's format into holiday-themed episodes focused on festive mishaps. No additional television series or spin-offs featuring Watson have been commissioned post-2023, though episodes remain accessible via , reflecting the sitcom's digital persistence in Scottish . This ongoing work underscores his adaptability to episodic formats amid BBC's emphasis on established comedies for seasonal broadcasts.

Public Engagements and Reflections

In 2025, Watson appeared on The Braw and the Brave podcast hosted by , where he discussed his 40-year career trajectory, beginning with early theatre training at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (formerly the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama) and his first professional acting role as a young participant in stage productions. He attributed his comedy evolution to hands-on experiences in Scottish theatre and impressions work, emphasizing practical immersion over formal theory as key to developing versatile character voices, including those in Only an Excuse?. Watson highlighted causal factors like persistent gigging in the and , which honed his timing amid audience feedback, rather than institutional acclaim driving his breakthrough. Watson co-hosts the Forget the Ball podcast, launched in 2025 with Philip Differ and Chick Young, focusing on Scottish football nostalgia, match analysis, and cultural anecdotes without overt scripting. Episodes feature unfiltered discussions on football's role in Scottish identity, drawing from Watson's impressions of figures like managers and fans to illustrate shifts from 1980s tribalism to modern commercialization. Live recordings at The Stand Comedy Club in Glasgow, such as on September 25, October 30, and November 27, 2025, incorporate audience Q&A, where Watson recounts empirical interactions like 1990s Rangers team gigs, noting consistent laughter patterns tied to regional dialects over polished delivery. These events underscore his appeal through direct engagement, with attendance figures reflecting sustained draw among 40-60-year-old demographics familiar with his satirical takes. On the Some Laugh podcast in April 2025, Watson reflected on sobriety's impact post-2000s, linking it to sharper focus in roles like Two Doors Down, and credited audience retention to authentic West of Scotland portrayals amid evolving media landscapes. In a June 2025 Fantasy Fives episode, he tied career longevity to adaptive impressions of Scottish public figures, observing how fan queries at events reveal preferences for raw humor over sanitized narratives. These engagements reveal Watson's view of as audience-validated causality, with data from live turnout—averaging 100-200 per session—evidencing resilience against digital fragmentation in .

Personal Life

Family Background

Jonathan Watson was born on 23 November 1957 in , , as an only child. His family lived in Clairmont Gardens, , until he was two years old, after which they relocated to St George's Cross. There was no prior history of theatre or acting in his immediate family background. Watson is married and has one son, residing in . He has adopted a low-profile approach to his family life, with few public details disclosed beyond these basic relational structures. This privacy has supported a stable personal foundation amid his professional career, absent any reported scandals or controversies involving his kin.

Lifestyle and Interests

Watson resides in , a suburb near , maintaining strong ties to the city where he was born and raised. This affinity reflects his cultural roots in west , where he values a low-profile, everyday lifestyle, eschewing habits like frequent pub visits in favor of and a "man in the street" persona. He has identified as a football fan, citing personal understanding of the sport's cultural significance in as key to his appreciation of its community dynamics. Watson also favors family-friendly humor rooted in generational Scottish traditions, emphasizing accessible, light-hearted over more provocative styles. In community involvement, Watson has supported efforts against , earning honorary membership from Action on Asbestos in November 2020 for his ongoing dedication to affected individuals, particularly victims. He has further participated in fundraising, including running the Great Scottish Run half-marathon in October for Maggie's Centres, a cancer support charity.

Reception and Legacy

Critical Acclaim and Achievements

Jonathan Watson earned a nomination for Best Actor - Television at the 2018 Awards for his portrayal of Colin in the Two Doors Down. The series itself garnered recognition, including Scotland Awards for Best Comedy in 2017 and 2024, reflecting its sustained appeal through Watson's contributions to ensemble dynamics. His work in Bob Servant Independent (2013–2014), where he played a supporting role alongside Brian Cox, received a user rating of 7.1/10 on from 352 votes, indicating solid reception for its satirical take on local politics. Similarly, Two Doors Down holds an rating of 8.1/10, with praise centered on its realistic depiction of working-class Scottish interactions, bolstered by Watson's recurring performance as the hapless neighbor Colin. Watson's long-running sketch series Only an Excuse? (1993–2020), parodying Scottish football figures and events, achieved cultural staple status as a broadcast tradition over 27 years, underscoring its empirical draw through consistent annual airings and viewer retention. This longevity highlights his prowess in observational , drawing from verifiable cultural archetypes without reliance on scripted exaggeration.

Influence and Criticisms

Jonathan Watson's work, particularly through the long-running sketch series Only an Excuse?, has exerted significant influence on Scottish comedy by establishing football as a staple of satirical television. Debuting on in 1986 and transitioning to television in 1993, the show featured Watson's impressions of prominent Scottish football figures such as and , offering exaggerated critiques of , posturing, and the obsessive fervor of fan culture without softening for contemporary sensitivities. This approach promoted a form of causal realism in humor, highlighting behavioral excesses in sports and media personalities through rapid-fire sketches that resonated during events like the 1986 Mexico World Cup. The series' annual Hogmanay broadcasts cemented its status as a cultural tradition, influencing subsequent formats like Off the Ball and broadening to encompass and showbusiness alongside football. Over 27 years, it amassed a dedicated audience by blending affection for the with pointed mockery of its tribalism and media hype, fostering a niche but enduring style of unfiltered commentary that prioritized recognizable archetypes over broad appeal. Watson's versatility extended this impact beyond impressions, as seen in his contributions to radio like Watson's Wind-Up, which similarly targeted public figures with irreverent precision. Criticisms of Watson's output have been limited and primarily minor, focusing on perceived repetition in impressions and a niche appeal confined to Scottish audiences familiar with football lore. Later editions of Only an Excuse? drew backlash for sketches deemed outdated or insufficiently fresh, with some labeling them misaligned with evolving cultural norms, such as a garage skit critiqued in the "woke era." Watson dismissed such detractors as "zoomers and munters," emphasizing disregard for online negativity, while co-creator Phil Differ attributed declines in vitality to editorial constraints that diluted the original edge. Notably, no major scandals or widespread professional controversies have marred his career, contrasting with more volatile figures in . In legacy terms, Watson's oeuvre preserves a strain of raw, tradition-bound amid shifting societal expectations, as evidenced by the 2025 revival of Only an Excuse? as a incorporating fresh sketches with figures like Chick Young. This endurance underscores a commitment to unapologetic cultural dissection, countering tendencies toward sanitized humor by sustaining critique of entrenched behaviors in sports and celebrity without concession to transient orthodoxies.

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