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As part of the 大象传媒's Commonwealth Games coverage, 大象传媒 One Scotland brings a brand new two-part comedy series Don't Drop the Baton.

Starring comedians Susan Calman and Mark Nelson, there will be a mixture of topical stand-up and sketches relating to all things Glasgow 2014.

In the first episode, transmitting on the weekend of Festival 2014's launch, we meet a range of colourful characters including: lovable volunteer Betty who attends the Clydesider training camp, but discovers it is not quite the friendly games she was expecting; the calamitous Creative Council who aim for the stars to ensure the Opening Ceremony is a real showstopper, the Head of Planning executive, Jill Travis, who learns a few surprising last minute facts about the Games, an unlikely speed swimmer aiming to shave another few seconds off his personal best, and browbeaten Dougie who performs under immense pressure as his wife Yvie takes planning to a whole new level. The sketches have been filmed around Glasgow and feature some of the new Commonwealth venues.

The second episode will be shown after the Commonwealth Games in August.

Along with Susan Calman and Mark Nelson, the cast includes James Kirk, Gabriel Quigley, Paul McCole, Sally Reid and Arron
Usher. The first episode also includes a special guest appearance from Sheila Donald (The Steamie).