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 6 - Election Day

Election day has arrived, and after a strong performance in the debate, Bob's dangerously confident. A final PR push is on the cards, but can he keep up the momentum and win?

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Further details

It's election day and Broughty Ferry is buzzing. After his success in the debate, Bob is dangerously confident as he and Frank head out on a final 'PR blitz'. This leads to an unexpected confrontation with Bob's first ever boo boy and soon Bob and Frank are under terrible pressure.

Somehow Bob keeps his head high while the votes are counted - but they can't win, surely?

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 27th February 2013
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Four
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Thursday 28th February 2013 2:30am BBC3
Thursday 28th February 2013 11:20pm BBC HD
Friday 1st March 2013 10:00pm BBC2 Scot
Wednesday 6th March 2013 1:00am BBC4
Sunday 1st December 2013 10:30pm BBC2 Scot
Wednesday 8th April 2020 11:00pm BBC Scotland
Thursday 18th March 2021 10:30pm BBC Scotland
Wednesday 26th October 2022 11:30pm BBC Scotland

Cast & crew

Cast
Brian Cox Bob Servant
Jonathan Watson Frank
Antony Strachan (as Anthony Strachan) Stewpot
Alex Norton Jim 'Hendo' Henderson
Rufus Jones Nick Edwards
Pollyanna McIntosh Phillippa Edwards
Vicki Liddelle (as Victoria Liddelle) Rhona McDonald
Guest cast
Kevin O'Loughlin Police Inspector
Ian Cairns Tom Ferrie (Socialist Candidate)
Leigh Biagi Susan Blackburn (Green Candidate)
Anne Downie Housewife
Kari Corbett Vote Counter
Derek Riddell Reverend Thomson
Writing team
Neil Forsyth Writer
Production team
Simon Hynd Director
Owen Bell Producer
Mark Freeland Executive Producer
Ewan Angus Executive Producer
Chris Buckland Editor
Tom Sayer Production Designer
Jim Sutherland Composer

Video

Nicest Jumpers in the Town

Bob meets his first ever boo boy, Jim "Hendo" Henderson and has an old score to settle.

Featuring: Brian Cox (Bob Servant), Jonathan Watson (Frank) & Alex Norton (Jim 'Hendo' Henderson).

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