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Scotch & Wry
Scotch & Wry

Scotch & Wry

Genres

Comedy

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Video Compilation of the Scottish TV Comedy Sketch Show. Stand out characters include Supercop, an idiot motorcycle policeman whose catchphrase was 'Alright Stirling, oot the car' and whose goggles would spring off his helmet; Dirty Dickie Dandruff; Gallowgate Gourmet, the unbelievably unhygienic TV chef; and McGlinchey, a colourful wide-boy.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

180 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

03 November 1986

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Rikki Fulton

Rikki Fulton

Gregor Fisher

Gregor Fisher

Claire Nielson

Claire Nielson

Tony Roper

Tony Roper

Gerard Kelly

Gerard Kelly

Miriam Margolyes

Miriam Margolyes

David Hayman

David Hayman

Barbara Dickson

Barbara Dickson

Juliet Cadzow

Juliet Cadzow

John Bett

John Bett

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