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 2, Episode 4

Burnistoun's crimefighting caped crusader Doberman Man attempts to track down his nemesis - the boy who teased him at school.

Preview clips

Further details

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

Burnistoun's crimefighting caped crusader Doberman Man attempts to track down his nemesis - the boy who teased him at school.

Plus, the secret appeal of a visit to the boxing gym, paranoia reigns at both the pub and local pole dancing club, two friends who bump into each other after 15 years struggle to converse, an overpriced takeaway pizza leads to a breakdown, and martial arts superhero Bunnetcatcher steps in to save a group of schoolchildren being held hostage.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 25th April 2011
Time
10:15pm
Channel
BBC One Scotland
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Saturday 30th April 2011 11:15pm BBC2 Scot
Thursday 10th November 2011 11:20pm BBC2
Friday 19th January 2024 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
Jim Muir Ensemble Actor
Gerry McLaughlin Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Erin Foy Ensemble Actor
Finlay McLean 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

Bond Gadgets

To prepare him for his first mission in Burnistoun, James Bond, 007 himself, meets Q to receive instruction on a series of ingenious gadgets.

View this clip on the BBC website

Featuring: Iain Connell & Robert Florence.

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