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Burnistoun 2010

Status
Ended
First Aired
March 1, 2010
Last Aired
September 17, 2012
Format
3 seasons · 18 eps
Total Runtime
~9 hours (30 min/ep)
Created By
Iain Connell, Robert Florence
Networks
BBC Scotland, BBC One Scotland, BBC Two Scotland
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 7.9/10 from 24 votes Comedy 3 seasons · 18 eps Ended
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Topic: Television series "Burnistoun" (2010). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
TV series
Year
2010
Status
Ended
Episodes
18
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Mar 1, 2010
Last aired
Sep 17, 2012
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
BBC Scotland, BBC One Scotland, BBC Two Scotland
Genres
Comedy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.9/10 from 24 votes
Format
3 seasons · 18 episodes
Episode runtime
~30 minutes
Status
Ended
Networks
BBC Scotland, BBC One Scotland, BBC Two Scotland
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[1] TMDB: Comedy sketch show set in fictional Scottish town of Burnistoun near Glasgow. Characters include an aspiring girl band and a serial killer unhappy with media portrayal. Year: 2010.
[2] IMDb: TV Series 2009–. Full cast & crew.
[3] TV Guide: Comedy sketch show set in fictional Scottish town of Burnistoun near Glasgow. Characters include an aspiring girl band and a serial killer unhappy with media portrayal.
[4] Wikipedia: Burnistoun Kilty Club is a parody of The White Heather Club. Harry MacLauderie (Florence) sings in braid Scots then switches to standard English for a line about a celebrity/pop culture.
[5] British Comedy Guide: Cast includes Robert Florence, Iain Connell, Allan Miller, Richard Rankin, Kirsty Strain, Louise Stewart.
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“Explore the eccentric residents of a fictional Scottish town in this hilarious sketch comedy series.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features a wide array of eccentric characters including bumbling cops and an aspiring girl band.
  • Showcases memorable recurring segments like the Burnistoun Kilty Club parody.
  • Brings a unique Scottish comedic perspective to the sketch format.
Keep in mind
  • Some viewers may find the regional focus and specific sketch format not to their personal taste.

Watch it if you enjoy sketch comedy series featuring eccentric characters in a fictional Scottish town.

The tone is comedic and lighthearted, delivering sketches at a varied pace suited for fans of British comedy.

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Season 1 · 6 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →
Season 2 · 6 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
Season 3 · 6 episodes Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →
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Burnistoun is available for streaming on platforms such as Netflix.

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It is worth watching if you enjoy sketch comedy with eccentric characters and Scottish humor.

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