30 minSeason 3 • Episode 6
LatestThe legend of King Arthur springs to life when a Burnistoun man pulls the magic sword Excalibur out of the pavement, two punters enjoying a lock-in at the pub find their enjoyment eerily curtailed by the arrival of the pub's ghost, and one of Burnistoun's local football teams decides to sign some good-looking foreign fans to improve the look of the terraces.
Comedy sketch show set in the fictional Scottish town of Burnistoun near Glasgow. The show follows the exploits of characters such as an aspiring girl band and a serial killer who is unhappy at his portrayal in the local media.
Writing
Connell and Florence's pitch-black local media satire.
Acting
Richard Rankin's pre-Outlander comedy chops on full display.
Production
Glasgow locations so authentic you can smell the chip fat.
Creators
Robert Florence, Iain Connell
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Connell and Florence created the show after their BBC Scotland pilot 'Empty' failed, cannibalizing its best characters for Burnistoun's more anarchic format.
The 'Quality Polis' sketches became so beloved that actual Police Scotland officers began quoting them during arrests, blurring the line between satire and reality.
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