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Burnistoun. Image shows from L to R: Robert Florence, Iain Connell. Copyright: The Comedy Unit
Burnistoun

Burnistoun

  • TV sketch show
  • BBC Scotland / BBC One Scotland / BBC Two Scotland
  • 2009 - 2019
  • 22 episodes (3 series)

Robert Florence and Iain Connell write and star in this BBC Scotland sketch show based around the residents of a fictional town. Also features Allan Miller, Richard Rankin, Kirsty Strain, Louise Stewart, David Allan and more.

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Series 1, Episode 3

In this week's visit to the strangely familiar fictional Scottish town, the Burnistoun hitman discovers it's not as easy as you might think to assemble your weapon of choice.

Further details

Burnistoun. Image shows from L to R: Kirsty Strain, Iain Connell, Robert Florence, Louise Stewart. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Meanwhile a local photographer hopes to develop a relationship with wannabe popstar Kelly McGlade... but she's not easily charmed by his patter.

Also this week, Burnistoun's self-appointed sex therapist Biscuity Boyle, is forced to face up to the fact he's not as young as he once was; there's a visit to the town's first ever cloning warehouse; and Radio Burnistoun's DJ Tony interviews local rap star MC Hottie Boxtrot who causes offence amongst council officials.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 15th March 2010
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Two Scotland
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Robert Florence Various
Iain Connell Various
Allan Miller Ensemble Actor
Richard Rankin Ensemble Actor
Kirsty Strain Ensemble Actor
Louise Stewart Ensemble Actor
Jim Muir Ensemble Actor
Jennifer Ball Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Kimberly Neill (as Kimberley Neill) Ensemble Actor
Sean Purden-Brown Ensemble Actor
Kelly Morton Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Robert Florence Writer
Iain Connell Writer
Niall Clark Script Editor
Production team
Iain Davidson Director
Iain Davidson Producer
Ewan Angus Executive Producer
Rab Christie Executive Producer
Elaine Campbell Line Producer
Calum Ross Editor
Iain McDonald Production Designer
Denise Coombes Costume Designer
Alan McSheehy Director of Photography
Marion McCormack Make-up Designer
Morris Milne 1st Assistant Director

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