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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 2, Episode 1

Paul and Walter have trouble dealing with a customer's unlikely order, Peter and Scott try out some unusual exercise machines at the gym, and Jolly Boy John is once again 'for real' in another video filmed in his bedroom.

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Further details

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

This second series of the acclaimed sketch show sees the return of some popular comic characters first seen in series one, including Paul and Walter, the snippy siblings who manage to create high drama out of running an ice cream van. This week they have trouble dealing with a customer's unlikely order.

Also back for the second series are pals Peter and Scott who try out some unusual exercise machines at the local gym, and Jolly Boy John who is once again 'for real' in another video filmed in his own bedroom.

Joining the regulars in this first episode of the new series are 12 year old boys, Marky and Rosso who create mayhem in the cinema. Also new to the show is Burnistoun's self proclaimed 'quality' police team - McGregor and Toshan - whose definition of 'quality' is extremely suspect. This week they inadvertently leave their own incriminating marks all over a crime scene.

We also visit Burnistoun's racetrack where an infuriated racehorse takes revenge on a disappointed punter; witness the blossoming love affair between two Kenny Rogers impersonators; and find out how a wee wardrobe terrified a whole community.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 4th April 2011
Time
10:35pm
Channel
BBC One Scotland
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Robert Florence Various
Iain Connell Various
Richard Rankin Ensemble Actor
Kirsty Strain Ensemble Actor
Louise Stewart Ensemble Actor
David Allan Ensemble Actor
Jim Muir Ensemble Actor
Jennifer Ball Ensemble Actor
Gerry McLaughlin Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Erin Foy 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
Laura Wilson Editor
Iain McDonald Production Designer
Denise Coombes Costume Designer
Oliver Cheesman Director of Photography
Marion McCormack Make-up Designer
Morris Milne 1st Assistant Director

Videos

Brace Mouth

Alex Ciderson introduces his latest ingenious product.

Featuring: Robert Florence, Jennifer Ball & Jim Muir.

Electric Shock

Electric shock treatment for rude and discourteous partners.

Featuring: Iain Connell, Robert Florence & Louise Stewart.

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