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Growing Up Scottish

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

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Series 1, Episode 4 - Work & Party

Comedians remember their first jobs, and talk about how and where to have a 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

  1. Saturday 23rd November 2024 at 10:15pm on BBC Scotland (15 minute version)

Cast & crew

Cast
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
Production team
Stuart Locke Executive Producer
Gavin Smith Executive Producer
Fiona Gallie Archive Producer
Evan Crichton Editor
Ian Browne Editor
Rick Walker Director of Photography

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