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.

Episode menu

Series 2, Episode 3

Entrepreneur Alex Ciderson demonstrates his new invention, squabbling siblings Paul and Walter celebrate their dead mother's birthday with their usual rivalry, and cheeky 12-year-old boys Marky and Rosso set out to embarrass a family friend.

Preview clips

Further details

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

Entrepreneur Alex Ciderson demonstrates his new invention, squabbling siblings Paul and Walter celebrate their dead mother's birthday with their usual rivalry, and cheeky 12-year-old boys Marky and Rosso set out to embarrass a family friend.

Plus, quality policemen McGregor and Toshan tackle the problem of teenage delinquency in their own inimitable way, the horrific consequences of consuming a ready meal 400 years past its use-by date, the home time travel kits that are a hit for fun-loving couples, and a young millionaire's encounter with his former teacher proves to be revelatory.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 18th April 2011
Time
10:40pm
Channel
BBC One Scotland
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 23rd April 2011 11:30pm BBC2 Scot
Thursday 3rd November 2011 11:20pm BBC2
Friday 19th January 2024 10:30pm 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
David Allan Ensemble Actor
Jim Muir Ensemble Actor
Jennifer Ball Ensemble Actor
Gerry McLaughlin Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Kimberly Neill (as Kimberley Neill) 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
Laura Wilson Editor
Iain McDonald Production Designer
Denise Coombes Costume Designer
Oliver Cheesman Director of Photography
Marion McCormack Make-up Designer
Morris Milne 1st Assistant Director

Video

Quality Polis

McGregor and Toshan - Burnistoun's quality police - have a new method for tackling the problem of teenage delinquency.

View this clip on the BBC website

Featuring: Iain Connell & Robert Florence.

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