chewin' the fat - BBC Scotland

Chewin’ the Fat is one of the best loved Scottish comedy programmes of recent years and has run to four series and six Hogmanay specials to date.

The show started out on BBC Radio Scotland in 1997 with Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill at the helm. Karen Dunbar joined for the second series and in 1998 it hit television screens across Scotland.

Catchphrases like ‘Gonna no dae that’ and ‘I love boaby’ spread through pubs and playgrounds, as well as turning up in the Scottish Parliament. These memorable catchphrases coupled with strong characters like hapless actor Ronald Villiers and frustrated school teacher Miss Gourlay, made Chewin’ the Fat one of the most popular shows ever in Scotland.

Awards and Nominations

Chewin’ the Fat has been nominated twice for the prestigious Golden Rose, narrowly missing out in 2000 and receiving a special mention for innovation.

It was the winner of the entertainment award at the Celtic TV and Film Festival.

It was also the arena for the first television outing of curmudgeonly pensioners Jack and Victor, who were subsequently awarded their own series, Still Game, which went on to be another phenomenal success for the Comedy Unit.

 

Watch out for The Best of Chewin’ the Fat DVD - In shops soon!

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