Burnistoun. Image shows from L to R: Robert Florence, Iain Connell. Copyright: The Comedy Unit
Burnistoun
- TV sketch show
- BBC Scotland / BBC One Scotland / BBC Two Scotland
- 2009 - 2019
- 22 episodes (3 series)
Robert Florence and Iain Connell write and star in this BBC Scotland sketch show based around the residents of a fictional town. Also features Allan Miller, Richard Rankin, Kirsty Strain, Louise Stewart, David Allan and more.
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3
In this week's visit to the strangely familiar fictional Scottish town, the Burnistoun hitman discovers it's not as easy as you might think to assemble your weapon of choice.
Further details
Burnistoun. Image shows from L to R: Kirsty Strain, Iain Connell, Robert Florence, Louise Stewart. Copyright: The Comedy Unit
Meanwhile a local photographer hopes to develop a relationship with wannabe popstar Kelly McGlade... but she's not easily charmed by his patter.
Also this week, Burnistoun's self-appointed sex therapist Biscuity Boyle, is forced to face up to the fact he's not as young as he once was; there's a visit to the town's first ever cloning warehouse; and Radio Burnistoun's DJ Tony interviews local rap star MC Hottie Boxtrot who causes offence amongst council officials.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Monday 15th March 2010
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Two Scotland
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 4th September 2020 | 10:00pm | BBC Scotland |
| Saturday 5th September 2020 | 10:50pm | BBC Scotland |
| Thursday 28th January 2021 | 11:30pm | BBC Scotland |
| Friday 11th August 2023 | 10:30pm | BBC Scotland |
| Monday 14th August 2023 | 11:15pm | BBC Scotland |
| Friday 3rd November 2023 | 11:30pm | BBC Scotland |
| Monday 6th November 2023 | 11:00pm | BBC Scotland |
Cast & crew
| Robert Florence | Various |
| Iain Connell | Various |
| Allan Miller | Ensemble Actor |
| Richard Rankin | Ensemble Actor |
| Kirsty Strain | Ensemble Actor |
| Louise Stewart | Ensemble Actor |
| Jim Muir | Ensemble Actor |
| Jennifer Ball | Ensemble Actor |
| Kimberly Neill (as Kimberley Neill) | Ensemble Actor |
| Sean Purden-Brown | Ensemble Actor |
| Kelly Morton | Ensemble Actor |
| Robert Florence | Writer |
| Iain Connell | Writer |
| Niall Clark | Script Editor |
| Iain Davidson | Director |
| Iain Davidson | Producer |
| Ewan Angus | Executive Producer |
| Rab Christie | Executive Producer |
| Elaine Campbell | Line Producer |
| Calum Ross | Editor |
| Iain McDonald | Production Designer |
| Denise Coombes | Costume Designer |
| Alan McSheehy | Director of Photography |
| Marion McCormack | Make-up Designer |
| Morris Milne | 1st Assistant Director |