TV series

Burnistoun

2010–2012 · 3 seasons

A loose, silly sketch show that ambles through odd small-town characters with dry Scottish humour and occasional dark edges.

Created by: Robert Florence, Iain Connell
Genres: Comedy
Starring: Iain Connell, Robert Florence, Richard Rankin

Overview: 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.

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Created by: Robert Florence, Iain Connell
Genres: Comedy
Starring: Iain Connell, Robert Florence, Richard Rankin

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Tone: absurdstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
media
celebrity
class
friendship
Places: small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
anthology
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	2
Horror	2
Humour	8
Realism	6
Romance	1
Tension	2
Darkness	4
Complexity	3
Emotional weight	2

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Genres: comedy
Created by: Robert Florence, Iain Connell
Written by: Robert Florence, Iain Connell
Starring: Iain Connell, Robert Florence, Richard Rankin, Kirsty Strain, Louise Stewart, Gerry McLaughlin, Jim Muir, Frankie Boyle
Music: Julian Corrie
Cinematography: Alan McSheehy, Oliver Cheesman
Length: 3 seasons, 18 episodes, 30 min each
Network: BBC Scotland, BBC One Scotland, BBC Two Scotland
Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English

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