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 2, Episode 1 repeated tomorrow at 11:45pm on BBC Scotland
Episode menu
Series 1, Episode 3 - A Family & Watch
Further details
Wendy Wason, Chris MacArthur-Boyd, Jamie McDonald, Ashley Storrie and Janey Godley, amongst others, remember Scottish family life. Whilst Chris MacArthur-Boyd, Bruce Fummey, Des Clarke, Amy Irons and TJ Singh, amongst others, remember trips to the movies.
Sharing the rituals of dinner time, sibling rivalries, family phrases and how to pass the time indoors... when the rain won't stop! The unique phenomenon of taking a telling off is explored; asking whether to accept it and if getting sent to your room was really as bad as it seemed.
Plus, sharing memories of their favourite films, our biggest stars and Hollywood's take on Scotland. Who does the worst Scottish accents and have we actually no-one to blame but ourselves? And don't miss the indispensable guide for how NOT to behave in a Scottish cinema.
Broadcast details
- Date
- Thursday 20th May 2021
- Time
- 10pm
- Channel
- BBC Scotland
- Length
- 30 minutes
Repeats
- Saturday 27th April 2024 at 10:00pm on BBC Scotland (15 minute version)
Show past repeats
| Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 21st May 2021 | 11:00pm | BBC Scotland |
| Monday 2nd August 2021 | 11:15pm | BBC Scotland |
| Saturday 4th September 2021 | 11:30pm | BBC Scotland |
| Monday 15th August 2022 | 11:15pm 15 minute version |
BBC Scotland |
| Wednesday 24th August 2022 | 11:00pm | BBC Scotland |
| Sunday 13th November 2022 | 10:45pm 15 minute version |
BBC Scotland |
| Sunday 27th November 2022 | 10:45pm 15 minute version |
BBC Scotland |
| Friday 31st March 2023 | 11:30pm | BBC Scotland |
| Monday 3rd April 2023 | 10:30pm | BBC Scotland |
| Tuesday 18th July 2023 | 11:30pm | BBC Scotland |
| Thursday 7th March 2024 | 11:30pm | BBC Scotland |
| Monday 11th March 2024 | 11:30pm | BBC Scotland |
Cast & crew
| Chris Forbes | Self |
| Des Clarke | Self |
| Janey Godley | Self |
| Ashley Storrie | Self |
| Fred MacAulay | Self |
| Leo Kearse | Self |
| Wendy Wason | Self |
| Christopher Macarthur-Boyd (as Chris MacArthur-Boyd) | Self |
| Ray Bradshaw | Self |
| Jamie MacDonald | Self |
| Jojo Sutherland | Self |
| Judith Ralston | Self |
| TJ Singh | Self |
| Amy Irons | Self |
| Graeme Stevely (as Grado) | Self |
| Zara Janjua | Self |
| Stuart Locke | Executive Producer |
| Gavin Smith | Executive Producer |
| Fiona Gallie | Archive Producer |
| Evan Crichton | Editor |
| Ian Browne | Editor |
| Rick Walker | Director of Photography |