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Robert Florence

Robert Florence

  • 46 years old
  • Scottish
  • Actor, writer, executive producer and comedian

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Fern Brady & fellow comedians dominate The List magazine's Hot 100

Comedians dominate Scottish culture magazine The List's Hot 100 creative movers and shakers, with Fern Brady in the number 2 position, Marjolein Robertson at 3 and Kieran Hodgson at 9.

British Comedy Guide, 30th November 2023

Paul Black stand-up special Nostalgia lands on BBC One Scotland

Paul Black's debut stand-up special, Nostalgia, is one of several comedy shows announced for BBC Scotland's Christmas television offerings, airing alongside a special from Susie McCabe and returns for sketch show Queen Of The New Year and panel show Breaking The News.

British Comedy Guide, 28th November 2023

The Scotts creators share images from Series 3 filming

The Scotts creators Robert Florence and Iain Connell have been sharing images of the cast during filming of the BBC Scotland sitcom's third series.

British Comedy Guide, 3rd September 2023

Paul Black brings a Hogmanay whodunnit spoof to BBC Scotland

TikTok star Paul Black writes, directs and stars in Paul Black's First Footing for BBC Scotland, part of a festive line-up for the corporation north of the border that also features the return of Greg Hemphill and Robert Florence's Queen Of The New Year and Ooh The Banter, a celebration of Scottish humour presented by Jack Docherty.

British Comedy Guide, 30th November 2022

The Scotts returning for Series 2

BBC Scotland sitcom The Scotts is returning for a second series. Shooting on further episodes of the comedy created by Robert Florence and Iain Connell will begin next summer.

British Comedy Guide, 7th December 2021

Robert Florence talks about hosting GamesMaster

We were lucky enough to have a chance to sit down with Robert in a cosy little corner of a bar in Glasgow to chat him about the new show, the old show, what we can hope to expect when GamesMaster hits E4 later this year, and a few other bits and pieces besides.

Nintendo Life, 1st October 2021

Robert Florence to host GamesMaster

The new series of computer games challenge format GamesMaster will be helmed by Burnistoun star Robert Florence.

British Comedy Guide, 29th September 2021

Burnistoun set for film return

Burnistoun is set to return, as a film focused on the characters Peter and Scott. Robert Florence and Iain Connell have confirmed to British Comedy Guide they've begun work on a feature-length spin-off of their cult sketch show.

British Comedy Guide, 8th September 2021

The Scotts touted as Still Game rival

Written and starring Burnistoun's Robert Florence and Iain Connell, the sitcom, which hits our screens tomorrow night, is being touted as the next Still Game - a comparison which scares its creators.

Heather Greenaway, Daily Record, 5th September 2021

Robert Florence and Iain Connell interview

What is it like interviewing Robert Florence and Iain Connell, the comedy writing double act who have brought us TV gems such as Legit, Burnistoun and the upcoming BBC Scotland mockumentary-style series The Scotts? Well, as you might guess, it is delightfully chaotic.

Susan Swarbrick, The Herald, 4th September 2021

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