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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Burnistoun's back: and Florence & Connell are delighted

A winning revival of their TV characters for two live King's Theatre shows at this year's Glasgow Comedy Festival has led to three more this month and a one-off Burnistoun special.

Paul English, Daily Record, 15th August 2015

Interview: Burnistoun boys Florence and Connell

Burnistoun boys Robert Florence and Iain Connell are back with characters both old and new.

Jay Richardson, The List, 5th June 2015

Burnistoun: Live & For Real, Glasgow, review

The on-stage chemistry between Florence and Connell makes thir live performing look so easy.

Paul English, Daily Record, 26th March 2015

Interview: The Burnistoun boys on going live

"If we'd never done it live, we knew that in a few years we'd regret it," says Iain Connell and Robert Florence.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 21st March 2015

Burnistoun goes live for Glasgow Comedy Festival

Robert Florence pulls out his wallet and proudly flourishes the business card of an executive from Russian state television.

Angela McManus, The Herald, 15th March 2015

GICF preview: Burnistoun

Deceased comedy show given new life at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 20th February 2015

Burnistoun comedy duo set for live stage show

If fans of television's cult comedy Burnistoun are wondering why it took Robert Florence and Iain Connell so long to bring their favourite characters to the stage, they might want to consider the duo's last live appearance together.

Angela McManus, Glasgow Evening Times, 10th February 2015

Burnistoun Live sold out in 60 minutes

Burnistoun writers Robert Florence and Iain Connell have pledged to ensure fans get to see the live version of the show after tickets sold out in under an hour today.

Paul English, Daily Record, 19th December 2014

Burnistoun takes to the stage with 2015 live show

Comedy duo Robert Florence and Iain Connell are taking their Scottish show to Glasgow's King's Theatre during the annual event.

Paul English, Daily Record, 17th December 2014

Burnistoun duo shoot a new sitcom

Burnistoun creators Robert Florence and Iain Connell have shot a new sitcom pilot for the BBC.

Jay Richardson, Chortle, 20th September 2013

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