Iain Connell
- 48 years old
- Scottish
- Actor, writer and executive producer
Press clippings
The Scotts axed? Fans lobby BBC Scotland for revival
The Scotts looks set to end after co-creator Robert Florence suggested that the BBC Scotland mockumentary would not be returning. The BBC maintains that the door is still open for further episodes.
British Comedy Guide, 11th September 2024BBC Scotland to air Euro football comedy specials
To tie in with this summer's European football tournament, BBC Scotland is to air The All Star Euros Sketch Show, a Breaking The News special and an entertainment series hosted by Martin Compston and Gordon Smart.
British Comedy Guide, 24th May 2024The Scotts creators share images from Series 3 filming
The Scotts creators Robert Florence and Iain Connell have been sharing images of the cast during filming of the BBC Scotland sitcom's third series.
British Comedy Guide, 3rd September 2023The Scotts returning for Series 2
BBC Scotland sitcom The Scotts is returning for a second series. Shooting on further episodes of the comedy created by Robert Florence and Iain Connell will begin next summer.
British Comedy Guide, 7th December 2021Burnistoun set for film return
Burnistoun is set to return, as a film focused on the characters Peter and Scott. Robert Florence and Iain Connell have confirmed to British Comedy Guide they've begun work on a feature-length spin-off of their cult sketch show.
British Comedy Guide, 8th September 2021The Scotts touted as Still Game rival
Written and starring Burnistoun's Robert Florence and Iain Connell, the sitcom, which hits our screens tomorrow night, is being touted as the next Still Game - a comparison which scares its creators.
Heather Greenaway, Daily Record, 5th September 2021Robert Florence and Iain Connell interview
What is it like interviewing Robert Florence and Iain Connell, the comedy writing double act who have brought us TV gems such as Legit, Burnistoun and the upcoming BBC Scotland mockumentary-style series The Scotts? Well, as you might guess, it is delightfully chaotic.
Susan Swarbrick, The Herald, 4th September 2021BBC Scotland orders Billy Connolly series and The Scotts sitcom
BBC Scotland has ordered a new documentary series with Billy Connolly and a full series of its new sitcom The Scotts. They are also in talks about a second series of Guilt.
British Comedy Guide, 24th February 2020Robert Florence and Iain Connell interview
Burnistoun duo on transforming into 'Scottish Gallagher brothers' for new sitcom.
Rick Fulton, Daily Record, 2nd January 2020BBC Scotland reveals new sitcom pilots
BBC One Scotland has announced three sitcom pilots: The Scotts, Group and The Daly Grind. It's also been confirmed that Scot Squad will return for a sixth series.
British Comedy Guide, 26th November 2019