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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Series 2, Episode 2 - Court

Bob faces court after assaulting his arch-rival, Hendo, with a bag of frozen burgers.

Preview clips

Further details

When arch nemesis Hendo becomes a love rival for council official Megan, Bob takes drastic action, with a deftly lobbed bag of frozen burgers that lands him in court.

Defending himself, with a support team of Frank and washed up lawyer Objection McNally, Bob finds himself in serious danger. The big question is, can he convince the jury of his innocence?

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 8th December 2014
Time
10:35pm
Channel
BBC One Scotland
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Monday 16th February 2015 9:30pm BBC4
Tuesday 17th February 2015 3:00am BBC4
Thursday 19th February 2015 1:00am BBC4
Sunday 3rd May 2020 11:00pm BBC Scotland
Thursday 7th May 2020 11:30pm BBC Scotland

Cast & crew

Cast
Brian Cox Bob Servant
Jonathan Watson Frank
Anita Vettesse Dorothy
Daniela Nardini Megan
Alex Norton Jim 'Hendo' Henderson
Moray Hunter Objection McNally
Guest cast
Ron Donachie Medical Director
Kevin O'Loughlin Police Inspector
Georgie Glen Sheriff
Andy Clark Advocate
Edward McCabe Juror
Writing team
Neil Forsyth Writer
Production team
Simon Hynd Director
Owen Bell Producer
Ewan Angus Executive Producer
Steven Canny (as Steve Canny) Executive Producer
Laura Wilson Editor
Iain McDonald Production Designer

Videos

Frank attempts to influence the jury

Frank delivers Bob's message to the jury - but will his offer be accepted?

View this clip on the BBC website

Featuring: Jonathan Watson (Frank) & Edward McCabe (Juror).

Megan takes the stand

Bob questions Megan, but it's a dinner date that interests him more than her evidence.

View this clip on the BBC website

Featuring: Brian Cox (Bob Servant), Jonathan Watson (Frank), Daniela Nardini (Megan), Alex Norton (Jim 'Hendo' Henderson), Georgie Glen (Sheriff) & Andy Clark (Advocate).

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