Scotch and Wry | |
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Directed by | Gordon Menzies (1978–1989) Brian Jobson (1989–1990) Ron Bain (1990–1992) |
Starring | Rikki Fulton Gregor Fisher Tony Roper Claire Nielson Juliet Cadzow John Bett Barbara Dickson |
Theme music composer | Reg Tilsley |
Country of origin | Scotland |
Original language | Scots |
No. of episodes | 23 (2 series & 12 specials) |
Production | |
Executive producer | Gordon Menzies (1990–1992) |
Producers | Gordon Menzies (1978–1989) Philip Differ (1990–1991) Tony Roper (1992) |
Production locations | BBC Broadcasting House, Glasgow, Scotland, UK |
Camera setup | Multi-camera |
Production company | BBC Scotland |
Original release | |
Network | BBC One Scotland |
Release | 30 September 1978 31 December 1992 | –
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Scotch and Wry is a Scottish television comedy sketch show produced by BBC Scotland and starring Rikki Fulton and a revolving ensemble cast which over the years included Gregor Fisher, Tony Roper, Claire Nielson, Juliet Cadzow and John Bett.
Initially running for two series from 1978 to 1979, the show went on to become a top-rating annual Hogmanay special for over a decade.[1] The series also gave early exposure to emerging Scottish actors such as Gerard Kelly and Miriam Margolyes. In later years, cast members from sister BBC Scotland comedy show Naked Video would also make sporadic appearances.