Growing Up Scottish
- TV comedy
- BBC Scotland
- 2021 - 2022
- 9 episodes (2 series)
A comic look at life in Scotland and how growing up north of the border shaped an array of comic and TV talent. Stars Chris Forbes, Fern Brady, Des Clarke, Janey Godley, Ashley Storrie and more.
- Series 1, Episode 1 repeated Sunday 4th May at 8:45pm on BBC Scotland
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 1 - Learn & Stylish
Further details
Jane McCarry, Des Clarke, Fred MacAulay, Julia Sutherland and Brian Taylor, amongst others, remember School Days. Whilst Martel Maxwell, Raymond Mearns, Janey Godley and TJ Singh, amongst others, remember teenage fashions.
Sharing the highs and lows of Scottish teachers, Burns recitals, (long) coach trips & bad behaviour. The unique phenomenon of Scottish Country Dancing is examined, whilst asking the important question: whatever happened to PE?
Plus, sharing the pleasure (and occasional horrendous pain) of hand-me-downs! As well as the joys of dressing up, finding a rebel styles and celebrating Scotland's finest fabrics. Our comedians also deal with the often-overlooked phenomenon of 'Up Kilting' and how men have learnt to live with it.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 6th May 2021
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Scotland
- Length
- 30 minutes
Upcoming repeats
- Sunday 4th May 2025 at 8:45pm on BBC Scotland (15 minute version)
Cast & crew
| Chris Forbes | Self |
| Fern Brady | Self |
| Des Clarke | Self |
| Janey Godley | Self |
| Fred MacAulay | Self |
| Leo Kearse | Self |
| Raymond Mearns | Self |
| Julia Sutherland | Self |
| Bruce Devlin | Self |
| Brian Taylor | Self |
| Martel Maxwell | Self |
| TJ Singh | Self |
| Bruce Fummey | Self |
| Graeme Stevely (as Grado) | Self |
| Zara Janjua | Self |
| Jane McCarry | Self |
| Stuart Locke | Executive Producer |
| Gavin Smith | Executive Producer |
| Fiona Gallie | Archive Producer |
| Evan Crichton | Editor |
| Ian Browne | Editor |
| Rick Walker | Director of Photography |