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Description: A group of Scottish comics performs sketch comedy in the vein of Monty Python, Fry & Laurie and The Kids in the Hall. Ongoing skits included The Stoneybridge Town Council, the most boring man in the world, and the Nice Family.
Genre: Comedy
Year Released: 1989
Number of seasons: 4
Number of episodes: 28
First episode air date: May 23, 1989
Production Locations: The London Studios; (television); Γ’ran MΓ³r, Glasgow; (radio)
Network: Channel 4
Spin Off: Mr Don & Mr George
Genres: Comedy, Sketch comedy
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