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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 3, Episode 1

We pop into a trendy coffee shop that has an original way of serving a cappuccino; the proprietor of a business specialising in wooden pallets gives us his idea of a sophisticated sales pitch; and more.

Preview clips

Further details

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

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

Cast
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
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
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

Videos

Widden Palettes

Got wood? Got palettes? Got both.

Featuring: Robert Florence.

Burnistoun Bra

At the bar with the bra.

Featuring: Iain Connell & Robert Florence.

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