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Bob Servant. Image shows from L to R: Frank (Jonathan Watson), Bob Servant (Brian Cox). Copyright: BBC
Bob Servant

Bob Servant

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One Scotland / BBC Four
  • 2013 - 2014
  • 9 episodes (2 series)

TV series about a small-time Scottish businessman with a vastly inflated sense of his own importance and abilities. Stars Brian Cox, Jonathan Watson, Anita Vettesse, Daniela Nardini, Antony Strachan and more.

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Bob Servant Independent, Episode 1 - Launch Day

Bob launches his political campaign with controversial results. A radio appearance leads to a home visit from the police and protests and uproar from local dog owners, and Bob's campaign lies in tatters.

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Further details

Bob Servant. Image shows from L to R: Frank (Jonathan Watson), Bob Servant (Brian Cox). Copyright: BBC

The Scottish town of Broughty Ferry doesn't know what's hit it. The sudden death of the sitting MP, in a fairground accident, has resulted in a by-election that could change the political map of the UK. Bob Servant has been waiting his whole life for this level of attention and he's willing to do anything to keep it...

Bob launches his political campaign with controversial results. A radio appearance leads to a home visit from the police and protests and uproar from local dog owners, and Bob's campaign lies in tatters.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 23rd January 2013
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Four
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Brian Cox Bob Servant
Jonathan Watson Frank
Guest cast
Lesley Hart Miss Wilson
John Buick Taxi Driver
Moyo Akande Radio Producer
Kevin O'Loughlin Police Inspector
Jordan Young Paramedic
Michael Moreland Angler
Grant O'Rourke Father
Greg McHugh Anders (Radio Host / Debate Moderator)
Writing team
Neil Forsyth Writer
Production team
Annie Griffin Director
Owen Bell Producer
Mark Freeland Executive Producer
Ewan Angus Executive Producer
Chris Buckland Editor
Tom Sayer Production Designer
Jim Sutherland Composer

Videos

Bob Servant on the radio

Bob Servant appears on a local radio show to promote his policies as he runs for the local by-election.

Featuring: Brian Cox (Bob Servant), Greg McHugh (Anders) & Moyo Akande (Radio Producer).

Bob Servant on PR

Bob explains PR to Frank.

Featuring: Brian Cox (Bob Servant) & Jonathan Watson (Frank).

Campaign Posters

Frank shows Bob the campaign posters.

Featuring: Brian Cox (Bob Servant) & Jonathan Watson (Frank).

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