Tony Roper

10

Double Scotch & Wry

Dec 07, 1987

Double Scotch & Wry

1987 178 min 1 vues

Rikki Fulton and friends return with another selection of sketches and comedy characters, including the Reverend I.M. Jolly, Supercop, dirty barber Alky Broon and Big Chief Swift Half.

Comedy

1

Normal Service

Feb 02, 1988

Normal Service

1988 75 min 1 vues

It's General Election day 1964, and the resources of Forth and Clyde Television are under stress. Too many shows want too many things done too quickly. Some of the design and graphics staff are intent on not getting involved. Others won't survive the strain.

Drama

1

Rab C. Nesbitt Live

Nov 02, 1992

Rab C. Nesbitt Live

1992 120 min 1 vues

The cast of BBC2's hit comedy series have taken to the stage of Aberdeen's Capitol Theatre on the final night of their triumphant nationwide tour. Now the scene is set for the usual Rab blend of vitriolic comedy. String-vested superslob Rab C. Nesbitt faces a frosty reception from his family when he finally staggers home from the World Cup, several months later spurned by delinquent sons and driven out of the house by his exasperated spouse, he finds himself reluctantly sharing a squalid bedsit with his wholesome and equally estranged pal, Jamesie. ‘I Married the wrong woman’ laments the rueful Rob rekindling memories of his first true love. A sweet schoolgirl called Isobel Niddrie.

1

The Boat

Jan 01, 1975

The Boat

1975 19 min 1 vues

The comedic shenanigans of a man who inherits a boat.

Comedy

1

Rikki Fulton - Prince of Pochlers in Scotch & Wry 4

Oct 30, 1992

Rikki Fulton - Prince of Pochlers in Scotch & Wry 4

1992 76 min 1 vues

Starring Rikki Fulton. Supercop, McGlinchey and of course, the Reverend I M Jolly are all back along with a host of hilarious take-offs including Robin Hood and Gone with the Wind.

Comedy

7.341

The Wicker Man

Dec 06, 1973

The Wicker Man

1973 93 min 1440 vues

Suite à la disparition mystérieuse d'une jeune fille, le sergent Neil Howie débarque sur l'île de Summerisle afin de mener son enquête. Très vite, Howie est surpris par les mœurs libertaires de la communauté qu'il découvre, leur goût du secret et par Lord Summerisle, un homme charismatique qui semble régner sur l'île.

Horror

1

Triple Scotch & Wry

Jan 01, 1990

Triple Scotch & Wry

1990 90 min 1 vues

More comedy sketches from Scottish comedian Rikki Fulton. Characters include: Michael Jackson - from Jordanhill; Shirley Bassey - from Bearsden; Jonathan Partington; Bonnie Prince Charlie; and the Last Call team.

Comedy

10

Scotch & Wry

Nov 03, 1986

Scotch & Wry

1986 180 min 1 vues

Video Compilation of the Scottish TV Comedy Sketch Show. Stand out characters include Supercop, an idiot motorcycle policeman whose catchphrase was 'Alright Stirling, oot the car' and whose goggles would spring off his helmet; Dirty Dickie Dandruff; Gallowgate Gourmet, the unbelievably unhygienic TV chef; and McGlinchey, a colourful wide-boy.

Comedy

1

Rikki & Me

Nov 05, 2007

Rikki & Me

2007 137 min 1 vues

A play following the life and times of much loved comedian Rikki Fulton.

1

Degree of Uncertainty

Mar 06, 1979

Degree of Uncertainty

1979 75 min 1 vues

Mature student, divorcee and mother of three Josie finds the social pressures in and out of university more demanding than her academic studies.

Drama

1

The Silly Season

Feb 09, 1982

The Silly Season

1982 75 min 1 vues

Four students working in a factory cause emotional, as well as industrial catastrophe, for when theory and reality meet it is the 'Silly Season'.

Drama

1

Biting the Hands

Apr 11, 1989

Biting the Hands

1989 75 min 1 vues

Linda and Gail are Hell's Belles - an alternative comedy double act. When success begins to beckon, they must decide whether to change their act or keep doing what they believe in. Are their principles justified - or are they just 'biting the hands' that feed them?

Comedy

1

Rikki

Dec 31, 2024

Rikki

2024 59 min 1 vues

A centenary celebration of the life and legacy of Rikki Fulton, one of Scotland’s most beloved comic actors. Ashley Jensen narrates an affectionate tribute to one of Scotland’s funniest comedians, Rikki Fulton. It’s 100 years since Rikki first made an entrance on to the world stage and 20 years since he bowed out. For decades, he’s been making the nation laugh with his rubber face, razor sharp wit and laconic demeanour. His influence is still felt in new generations of comics, and clips of his sketches still make us laugh to this day.

Documentary

1

Ooh the Banter!

Dec 31, 2022

Ooh the Banter!

2022 59 min 1 vues

Jack Docherty brings together a jam-packed cast of comedians, actors and famous faces for a riotous celebration of Scotland's most valuable export – its sense of humour. Scotland is a small nation with a big funny bone. It's known the world over for self-deprecation, quick-witted patter and deadpan asides. But what makes it so funny? To find out the answer, this programme delves deep into the BBC Scotland archives to find a century’s worth of classic characters, catchphrases and comedy clips.

Comedy

8.3

The Steamie

Dec 31, 1988

The Steamie

1988 78 min 3 vues

Tony Roper wrote 'The Steamie' for Glasgow's Mayfest in 1987. Return to Hogmany 1957 when a fiesty group of Glasgow women; Mrs Culfeathers, Dolly, Doreen and the irrepressible Magrit, all meet at The Steamie to do the traditional family wash before the New Year. The Steamie is a hilarious cameo of Glasgow's social history where the washing was always easier to do when the Women shared their laugher and sorrow and a scandalous supply of gossip. This is the definitive version of the most popular play of the last 20 years with the all star cast of Dorothy Paul as Magrit, Eileen McCallum as Dolly, Kate Murphy as Doreen, Sheila McDonald as Mrs Culfeathers and a very young Peter Mullan as Andy, the whisky loving handy man.

Comedy

1

Triple Scotch & Wry

Jan 01, 1990

Triple Scotch & Wry

1990 90 min 1 vues

More comedy sketches from Scottish comedian Rikki Fulton. Characters include: Michael Jackson - from Jordanhill; Shirley Bassey - from Bearsden; Jonathan Partington; Bonnie Prince Charlie; and the Last Call team.

Comedy

1

Rikki & Me

Nov 05, 2007

Rikki & Me

2007 137 min 1 vues

A play following the life and times of much loved comedian Rikki Fulton.

1

Rikki Fulton's Reverend IM Jolly And Friends

Nov 29, 2004

Rikki Fulton's Reverend IM Jolly And Friends

2004 120 min 1 vues

Two hours of vintage comedy with Scottish comedy legend Rikki Fulton. For the first time on DVD the very best of the 'Last Call' sermons from Scotch and Wry which had the nation in stitches for over twenty years.The permanently depressed Rev IM Jolly takes centre stage and there are also classic contributions from the Rev David Goodchild the only man to perform the miracle of turning water into gin fire breathing preacher the Rev WE Free and many many more. This is one religious experience you can't afford to miss.

Comedy

8

All Along the Watchtower

Apr 11, 1999

All Along the Watchtower

1999 min 2 vues

All Along the Watchtower is a British sitcom that aired on BBC One in 1999 about an RAF base in Scotland. It was written by Pete Sinclair and Trevelyan Evans.

Comedy

6.7

Naked Video

Nov 18, 1991

Naked Video

1991 min 3 vues

Naked Video was a BBC Scotland comedy series, broadcast between 1986 and 1991 on BBC2, the series was created by Colin Gilbert who also created A Kick Up the Eighties and Naked Radio.

Comedy

7.5

Monarch of the Glen

Oct 23, 2005

Monarch of the Glen

2005 min 20 vues

Archie MacDonald, a young restaurateur is called back to his childhood home of Glenbogle where he is told he is the new Laird of Glenbogle.

Drama

6.3

Taggart

Feb 22, 2011

Taggart

2011 min 20 vues

Taggart is a Scottish detective television programme.The series revolves around a group of detectives initially in the Maryhill CID of Strathclyde Police, though various storylines have happened in other parts of the Greater Glasgow area, and as of the most recent series the team have operated out of the fictional John Street police station across the street from the City Chambers.

Crime

10

Only an Excuse?

Jan 01, 1970

Only an Excuse?

1970 min 1 vues

Only An Excuse? is an annual Scottish football comedy sketch show that airs each Hogmanay. Starring actor and comedian Jonathan Watson, the show features impressions of some of Scottish football's great characters such as Denis Law, Tommy Burns, Barry Ferguson, Sir Alex Ferguson, Frank McAvennie, Walter Smith and Graeme Souness, as well as caricatures of the "typical" Celtic and Rangers fan.

Comedy

6.982

Rab C. Nesbitt

Nov 09, 2011

Rab C. Nesbitt

2011 min 28 vues

BBC comedy series about Rab C. Nesbitt, a drunken, string vested layabout who lives with his long suffering wife Mary and his two sons in the working class area of Govan in Glasgow. When he's not getting drunk with his pals that include the devious, womanizing Jamesie Cotter. He's offering his philosophical outlook on life to whoever will listen.

Comedy

7

City Lights

Oct 24, 1988

City Lights

1988 min 3 vues

Hapless bank clerk Willie Melvin dreams of being a successful writer but is held back by his own incompetence, the dodgy dealings of his best friend Chancer, and lack of support from his mother, the bank's manager Adam McLelland and his obsequious fellow teller, Brian.

Comedy

6

The Play on One

Aug 29, 1991

The Play on One

1991 min 3 vues

A series of plays specially written for television.

Drama

10

Scotch and Wry

Dec 22, 1979

Scotch and Wry

1979 min 1 vues

Scotch and Wry was a Scottish comedy sketch show which was broadcast on BBC One Scotland and starred Rikki Fulton. After two series, in 1978 and 1979, the programme continued as a regular part of the channel's Hogmanay celebrations between 1980 and 1992, pulling in millions of viewers. The show gave early exposure to actors like Gregor Fisher, Tony Roper, Gerard Kelly and Miriam Margolyes.

Comedy

1

The Very Best of Scotch And Wry

Dec 09, 2005

The Very Best of Scotch And Wry

2005 min 1 vues

This title brings togther classic highlights from the fantastic Scotch & Wry. All the old favourites are here - Supercop, Dickie Dandruff, Last Call, and many more. Rikki Fulton and co. provide the laughs with their unique brand of humour in this hilarious blast from the past. From vampires to aliens, office parties to tenement parties, it's political incorrectness gone mad! And watch out for the Frankenstein sketch - it's good to see that a good use has been found for Francie's old hairpiece!

10

The Very Best of Scotch And Wry

Dec 22, 1979

The Very Best of Scotch And Wry

1979 min 1 vues

Scotch and Wry was a Scottish comedy sketch show which was broadcast on BBC One Scotland and starred Rikki Fulton. After two series, in 1978 and 1979, the programme continued as a regular part of the channel's Hogmanay celebrations between 1980 and 1992, pulling in millions of viewers. The show gave early exposure to actors like Gregor Fisher, Tony Roper, Gerard Kelly and Miriam Margolyes.

Comedy