Burnistoun. Image shows from L to R: Robert Florence, Iain Connell. Copyright: The Comedy Unit
Burnistoun

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.

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Series 1, Episode 5

Wannabe girl band member Kelly McGlade takes her story to the Burnistoun Herald but ends up hitting more than just headlines.

Further details

Burnistoun. Image shows from L to R: Iain Connell, Robert Florence, Kirsty Strain. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

A trip to a restaurant's toilets takes a devilish turn for the worst for one diner; Burnistoun's most persistent market researcher literally takes a lifetime to get some answers; and the latest addition to the Sarcastics Anonymous group finds the cutting comments hard to handle, ironically.

The Burnistoun boozer is buzzing with tall takes of local gangsters but Kelly McGlade's barmaid skills lack spirit after she takes exception to a punter's comments.

Also this week, the police demonstrate a foolproof interview technique which works purely by rearranging furniture.

Broadcast details

Date
Wednesday 31st March 2010
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Two Scotland
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Friday 18th September 2020 10:00pm BBC Scotland
Saturday 19th September 2020 10:20pm BBC Scotland
Thursday 11th February 2021 11:30pm BBC Scotland
Friday 25th August 2023 10:30pm BBC Scotland
Monday 28th August 2023 11:00pm BBC Scotland
Friday 17th November 2023 9:30pm BBC Scotland
Monday 20th November 2023 11:00pm BBC Scotland

Cast & crew

Cast
Robert Florence Various
Iain Connell Various
Allan Miller Ensemble Actor
Richard Rankin Ensemble Actor
Kirsty Strain Ensemble Actor
Louise Stewart Ensemble Actor
Writing team
Robert Florence Writer
Iain Connell Writer
Niall Clark Script Editor
Production team
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

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