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 3 - Women And God

It's just three weeks to the by-election and Bob's faltering campaign urgently needs a boost. In a daring twin attack, Bob and Frank target both the religious vote and Broughty Ferry's womenfolk.

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Bob Servant. Image shows from L to R: Kirsty (Shirley Henderson), Bob Servant (Brian Cox). Copyright: BBC

It's just three weeks to the by-election and Bob's faltering campaign urgently needs a boost. In a daring twin attack, Bob and Frank target both the religious vote and Broughty Ferry's womenfolk.

Faced with opposing candidates posing with their partners, Frank urges Bob to find a 'bit of skirt'. It's a challenge that Bob takes up with gusto until a romantic date brings unexpected danger. Meanwhile, a day at the local church leads to Bob disrupting a prayer group.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 6th February 2013
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Four
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 7th February 2013 2:30am BBC4
Thursday 7th February 2013 11:20pm BBC HD
Friday 8th February 2013 10:00pm BBC2 Scot
Tuesday 12th February 2013 11:00pm BBC4
Sunday 10th November 2013 10:00pm BBC2 Scot
Wednesday 18th March 2020 10:00pm BBC Scotland
Thursday 19th March 2020 11:00pm BBC Scotland
Thursday 18th February 2021 10:55pm BBC Scotland
Wednesday 5th October 2022 11:30pm BBC Scotland

Cast & crew

Cast
Brian Cox Bob Servant
Jonathan Watson Frank
Rufus Jones Nick Edwards
Pollyanna McIntosh Phillippa Edwards
Guest cast
Sanjeev Kohli Norrie (Leather Shop Proprietor)
Vince Docherty Gardener
Gail Watson Claire (Worried Mother)
Ann-Louise Ross Ruby (Woman with Car Trouble)
Andrew Watson Derek (Worried Husband)
Niall MacGregor Craig (Waiter)
Shirley Henderson Kirsty
Derek Riddell Reverend Thomson
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

The Wizard

Bob tries to win the religious vote.

View this clip on the BBC website

Featuring: Brian Cox (Bob Servant), Jonathan Watson (Frank) & Derek Riddell (Reverend Thomson).

Eyes like...

Bob pulls some more top drawer moves on his dinner with Kirsty.

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Featuring: Brian Cox (Bob Servant) & Shirley Henderson (Kirsty).

Bob in a mop

Bob flirts with Kirsty.

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Featuring: Brian Cox (Bob Servant), Shirley Henderson (Kirsty) & Derek Riddell (Reverend Thomson).

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