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.
Episode menu
Series 3, Episode 1
Further details
More weird and wonderful Burnistoun characters arrive in town, as the Scottish BAFTA nominated sketch show returns for a third series.
In the first episode we pop into a trendy coffee shop which has an original way of serving customers' cappuccino. Elsewhere Donny Parker - proprietor of a business specialising in wooden pallets - attempts a sophisticated sales pitch in a specially made TV advert, while a high street boutique delivers questionable styling advice to a confused punter.
One of Burnistoun's youngest inhabitants escapes punishment for being late for school thanks to an inventive note from his dad, while a lecturer from Burnistoun University offers an insight into snide looks for all occasions.
And while one Burnistoun punter walks around the world, another struggles to make it across town thanks to his argumentative Sat-Nav.
Burnistoun favourites returning for the third series include 'quality Polis' McGregor and Toshan who misuse a breathalyser with hilarious consequences; Jolly Boy John delivers another unforgettable video clip from his bedroom accompanied by a squirrel in a bunnet; and pals Peter and Scott squabble over the merits of social media.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 13th August 2012
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two Scotland
- Length
- 30 minutes
Cast & crew
Robert Florence | Various |
Iain Connell | Various |
Richard Rankin | Ensemble Actor |
Kirsty Strain | Ensemble Actor |
Louise Stewart | Ensemble Actor |
David Allan | Ensemble Actor |
Jennifer Ball | Ensemble Actor |
Gerry McLaughlin | Ensemble Actor |
Robert Florence | Writer |
Iain Connell | Writer |
Niall Clark | Script Editor |
Iain Davidson | Director |
Iain Davidson | Producer |
Ewan Angus | Executive Producer |
Rab Christie | Executive Producer |
Walter J. Grant (as Walter Grant) | Editor |
Iain McDonald | Production Designer |
Denise Coombes | Costume Designer |
Oliver Cheesman | Director of Photography |
Marion McCormack | Make-up Designer |
James Houston | Graphics |
John McLellan | Graphics |
Morris Milne | 1st Assistant Director |