Bob Servant
- TV sitcom
- BBC One Scotland / BBC Four
- 2013 - 2014
- 9 episodes (2 series)
TV series about a small-time Scottish businessman with a vastly inflated sense of his own importance and abilities. Stars Brian Cox, Jonathan Watson, Anita Vettesse, Daniela Nardini, Antony Strachan and more.
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Bob Servant Independent, Episode 2 - A Local Man
Further details
The by-election favourite Nick Edwards arrives in town with his smart, glamorous wife and campaign manager, Philippa.
For Bob and his slightly less smart, glamorous campaign manager, Frank, the arrival of the Edwards causes great discomfort. The two teams have a highly charged first meeting that ends, inevitably, with Bob making unlikely claims about a photocopier.
Seeking an edge over Edwards, Bob positions himself as a 'local man'. From the pubs of Broughty Ferry to the Lady Provost's Dinner (the hottest ticket in town), Bob chaotically attempts to gather support. When the Edwards also arrive at the Provost's Dinner, the scene is set for a dramatic conclusion.
Notes
Due to a late running schedule, this episode was broadcast approximately 3 minutes later than intended.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Wednesday 30th January 2013
- Time
- 10:03pm
- Channel
- BBC Four
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
| Brian Cox | Bob Servant |
| Jonathan Watson | Frank |
| Antony Strachan (as Anthony Strachan) | Stewpot |
| Rufus Jones | Nick Edwards |
| Pollyanna McIntosh | Phillippa Edwards |
| Vicki Liddelle (as Victoria Liddelle) | Rhona McDonald |
| Ron Donachie | Medical Director |
| John Buick | Taxi Driver |
| Kevin O'Loughlin | Police Inspector |
| James Young | Delivery Man |
| Finlay Welsh | Arthur (Accountant) |
| Kirstin McLean | Provost's Secretary |
| Neil Forsyth | Writer |
| Annie Griffin | Director |
| Owen Bell | Producer |
| Mark Freeland | Executive Producer |
| Ewan Angus | Executive Producer |
| Chris Buckland | Editor |
| Tom Sayer | Production Designer |
| Jim Sutherland | Composer |
Videos
Daley Thompson's Biscuits
Bob finds a unique way to handle a difficult conversation with his accountant, Arthur.
Featuring: Brian Cox (Bob Servant), Jonathan Watson (Frank) & Finlay Welsh (Arthur).
Willy Wonka
Bob tells Frank why they must go to the Lady Provost's dinner.
Featuring: Brian Cox (Bob Servant) & Jonathan Watson (Frank).
Shmoozing
Bob tries to win the votes of Broughty Ferry's elite.
Featuring: Brian Cox (Bob Servant), Jonathan Watson (Frank), Ron Donachie (Medical Director) & Kevin O'Loughlin (Police Inspector).
Press
This would-be politician is what you might call "in your face". His alphabet omits the letters P and C, and his self-opinion is so inflated he should be reported to Air Traffic Control. The sudden death of Broughty Ferry's sitting MP has sparked him into action; he's waited his whole life to be in the spotlight and he'll do and say anything to keep it shining on him.
This week Bob (Brian Cox) and his heroically inept campaign manager Frank meet slick opponent Nick Edwards, whose wife promises humiliation for Bob. It feels as though we should be rooting for the little guy - would that we had a vestige of sympathy for him.
Mark Braxton, Radio Times, 30th January 2013