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Classic Scottish Comedians

Anna Miles introduces a selection of programmes featuring Scottish comedians including Jimmy Logan, Johnny Beattie, Gerard Kelly, Richard Wilson, Arnold Brown and Andy Cameron.

Anna Miles introduces a selection of programmes featuring some of Scotland's best loved classic comedians and entertainers. Tune in to hear tributes to Gerard Kelly and Jimmy Logan as well as conversations with Una McLean, Richard Wilson, Arnold Brown, Andy Cameron, Johnny Beattie, the late Rikki Fulton and Rory Bremner.

5 hours, 15 minutes

Last on

Sat 26 Feb 2011 00:45

Chapters

  • My Comedy Heroes 鈥 Andy Cameron

    In this episode of My Comedy Heroes from 2005 Bruce Morton speaks to Andy Cameron about the comedians and entertainers who have influenced him.

    Duration: 25:57

  • Janice Forsyth in conversation with Arnold Brown

    Arnold Brown is a stand-up comedian who first came to prominence in the early 1980s and went on to win the prestigious Perrier Award in 1987. Here he is in conversation with Janice Forsyth from 1994.

    Duration: 19:13

  • The Jimmy Logan Story

    In April 2001 Scotland lost one of its most cherished performers, Jimmy Logan. In this programme broadcast in 2001 Jimmy鈥檚 friends, family and colleagues pay tribute to the much loved entertainer.

    Duration: 54:44

  • Stark Talk: Una McLean

    Una McLean appeared in many pantomimes with Jimmy Logan and Stanley Baxter, including Jimmy鈥檚 final pantomime appearance in Jack and the Beanstalk. Here she is in conversation with Edi Stark in 2000.

    Duration: 26:05

  • The Arts Show 鈥 A Life of Variety: Johnny Beattie

    Johnny Beattie 鈥 actor, entertainer, singer and comedian 鈥 in conversation with Janice Forsyth in 2004.

    Duration: 47:17

  • Janice Forsyth in conversation with Rory Bremner

    Edinburgh born impressionist, Rory Bremner, first came to prominence in 1985 with his parody of Paul Hardcastle鈥檚 number one hit 鈥19鈥. Here he is in conversation with Janice Forsyth.

    Duration: 18:20

  • Tronversations with Richard Wilson

    Gerard Kelly in conversation with actor Richard Wilson for a special edition of the Radio Caf茅 from 2006.

    Duration: 43:54

  • Hiya Pal 鈥 a Tribute to Gerard Kelly

    We lost Gerard Kelly suddenly in October 2010. In 鈥淗iya Pal鈥 Janice Forsyth leads a tribute to the late Glasgow born actor and panto star.

    Duration: 28:00

  • James Cox meets Rikki Fulton

    A conversation between James Cox and the late Rikki Fulton. Rikki is best known in Scotland for his double act with Jack Milroy 鈥淔rancie and Josie鈥 and comedy sketch show Scotch and Wry.

    Duration: 44:01

Broadcast

  • Sat 26 Feb 2011 00:45