The Scotsman cartoon: Independence & Dr Who

Claims that Doctor Who may not be aired in an independent Scotland have been dismissed as “off the planet” by a former BBC chief.

Pro-independence campaigner Blair Jenkins - who previously held senior roles at STV and BBC Scotland and is now the chief executive of Yes Scotland - issued a 100% “guarantee” that the popular sci-fi show and other TV favourites such as Strictly Come Dancing would continue to be broadcast in Scotland under independence.