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 3, Episode 4

A local priest is revealed to have a direct line to God, but simply uses it to have daft banter with the Almighty. A novel interactive mobile phone app gets tested on the streets of Burnistoun with unintended consequences for its inventor.

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Further details

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

A local priest reveals he has a direct line to God - but simply uses it to have daft banter with the Almighty. A novel interactive mobile phone app gets tested on the streets of Burnistoun with unintended consequences for its inventor, while eating a pizza proves problematic for a Burnistoun man out on a date.

There's also the world premiere of the instructional DVD 'How to Punch A Guy' and tensions are high as two pals argue which one of them can do the best gasp of shock whilst watching a horror film.

Elsewhere in Burnistoun, two brothers clearing out the family loft following the death of their father make a discovery that gives them a real headache.

Also this week, Burnistoun's self-styled 'favourite son' Biscuity Boyle, causes havoc among the puppets on the miniature set of a clay animation TV show.

Broadcast details

Date
Monday 3rd September 2012
Time
10pm
Channel
BBC Two Scotland
Length
30 minutes

Repeats

Show past repeats

Date Time Channel
Sunday 9th September 2012 12:05am BBC1 Scot

Cast & crew

Cast
Robert Florence Various
Iain Connell Various
Richard Rankin Ensemble Actor
Kirsty Strain Ensemble Actor
Louise Stewart Ensemble Actor
Gerry McLaughlin Ensemble Actor
Guest cast
Doreen McGillivray 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
Walter J. Grant (as Walter Grant) Editor
Iain McDonald Production Designer
Denise Coombes Costume Designer
Oliver Cheesman Director of Photography
Marion McCormack Make-up Designer
James Houston Graphics
John McLellan Graphics
Morris Milne 1st Assistant Director

Videos

Jolly Boy John's Eggs

Jolly Boy John's cooking with gas.

Featuring: Iain Connell.

A Guy Needs Nookie

A hole in a shirt causes all sorts of problems.

Featuring: Robert Florence & Louise Stewart.

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