James Young
Comedy set in a chaotic Hogmanay party. Beth and Eric Baird's Hogmanay goes horribly wrong as family, friends and neighbours descend on their home. As they count down to the bells in traditional Scottish style, a lively evening is assured as drink flows and Beth's legendary steak pie comes out of the oven. Secrets are revealed, tempers fray, scores are settled and a gazebo is destroyed.
The Karen Dunbar Show was a television comedy sketch show that aired on BBC One Scotland, starring the popular Scottish comedian Karen Dunbar. It was produced by BBC Scotland. To date, there have been three series of 6 episodes each and one, the 2006 series, consisting of four. Directors included Ron Bain and Iain Davidson. Many writers contributed to the series, including: Gordon Robertson, Graeme Sutherland and Ben Verth. The original theme tune which was used on Series 3, has a similar sound to the David Essex classic Hold Me Close. There were many recurring characters, such as: From series 1: Shoeless Josie; a blonde drunkard, often seen carrying a bag of chips. Almost Angelic; a Pub 'n' Club duo from Ayrshire, consisting of Angela Silvery and her tolerant husband Ricky. Series 1: 9 January 2003 to 12 February 2003. Series 2: 20 February 2004 to 26 March 2004. Series 3: 2005 to 2005. Series 4: 17 March 2006 to 7 April 2006.
Hamish Macbeth is a comedy-drama series made by BBC Scotland and first aired in 1995. It is loosely based on a series of mystery novels by M. C. Beaton. The series concerns a local police officer, Constable Hamish Macbeth in the fictitious town of Lochdubh on the west coast of Scotland. The titular character was played by Robert Carlyle. It ran for three series from 1995 to 1997, with the first two series having six episodes and the third having eight.
