Having a Laugh
Greg Hemphill reviews how Scottish comedy has evolved over the years, exploring how it expresses and mocks national identity and uses the richness of its language.
Celebrating 60 years of television in Scotland, this episode traces the evolution of comedy from the 1950s and features the best of Scottish humour on the box. Scottish comedy expresses and mocks national identity, giving us the chance to laugh at ourselves and our foibles, sometimes in a very bleak way. It also makes full use of the Scots language, from Chick Murray through Rab C Nesbitt to Burnistoun.
Presented by Greg Hemphill
With Elaine C Smith, Tony Roper, Robert Florence, Robbie Coltrane, Bob Black, and Andy Gray.
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Web Extra: Roper on Rikki
Duration: 02:29
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Francie & Josie
Duration: 01:32
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Para Handy & The Vital Spark
Duration: 02:46
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The World of Chic Murray
Duration: 01:48
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Greg Hemphill |
| Director | Brian Ross |
| Producer | John Archer |
| Participant | Elaine C Smith |
| Participant | Tony Roper |
| Participant | Robert Florence |
| Participant | Robbie Coltrane |
| Participant | Bob Black |
| Participant | Andy Gray |
