Growing Up Scottish
- TV comedy
- BBC Scotland
- 2021 - 2022
- 9 episodes (2 series)
A comic look at life in Scotland and how growing up north of the border shaped an array of comic and TV talent. Stars Chris Forbes, Fern Brady, Des Clarke, Janey Godley, Ashley Storrie and more.
- Series 1, Episode 4 repeated at 10:15pm on BBC Scotland
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 4 - Work & Party
Further details
Chris Forbes, Martel Maxwell, Leo Kearse, Zara Janjua and Bruce Fummey, amongst others, remember their first jobs. Whilst Grado, Fern Brady, Bruce Devlin and Jane McCarry, amongst others, remember how and where to have a party.
Sharing the highs and lows of getting hired, learning the ropes, how to deal with the boss and the range of jobs on offer depending where you live in Scotland. The phenomenon of avoiding, accepting or dealing with the sack is examined, whilst thanking previous jobs and employers for some valuable experiences.
Plus, sharing the fun and frolics of house parties, hitting the town, how approach toilet banter and Scotland's response to international dance crazes. Plus the perils and pitfalls the end of the party and successfully navigating that tricky journey home.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 27th May 2021
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Scotland
- Length
- 30 minutes
Upcoming repeats
- Saturday 23rd November 2024 at 10:15pm on BBC Scotland (15 minute version)
Cast & crew
| Chris Forbes | Self |
| Fern Brady | Self |
| Des Clarke | Self |
| Janey Godley | Self |
| Fred MacAulay | Self |
| Leo Kearse | Self |
| Raymond Mearns | Self |
| Julia Sutherland | Self |
| Bruce Devlin | Self |
| Brian Taylor | Self |
| Martel Maxwell | Self |
| TJ Singh | Self |
| Bruce Fummey | Self |
| Graeme Stevely (as Grado) | Self |
| Zara Janjua | Self |
| Jane McCarry | Self |
| Stuart Locke | Executive Producer |
| Gavin Smith | Executive Producer |
| Fiona Gallie | Archive Producer |
| Evan Crichton | Editor |
| Ian Browne | Editor |
| Rick Walker | Director of Photography |