Rikki Fulton
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Biography: Robert Kerr "Rikki" Fulton, OBE was a Scottish comedian and actor best remembered for writing and performing in the long-running BBC Scotland sketch show, Scotch and Wry. He was also known for his appearances as one half of the double act, Francie and Josie, alongside Jack Milroy.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland
Adult: No
Birthday: April 15, 1924
Age: 101 years old
Gender: Male
Deathday: January 27, 2004
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Double Scotch & Wry
Overview: Rikki Fulton and friends return with another selection of sketches and comedy characters, including the Reverend I.M. Jolly, Supercop, dirty barber Alky Broon and Big Chief Swift Half.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-12-07
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Comfort and Joy
Overview: Radio host Alan 'Dickie' Bird witnesses how an icecream van is attacked and destroyed by angry competitors. This leads him into the struggle between two Italian families over the icecream market of Glasgow.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-08-14
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Local Hero
Overview: An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery. But things don't go as expected.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-02-17
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Rikki Fulton - Prince of Pochlers in Scotch & Wry 4
Overview: Starring Rikki Fulton. Supercop, McGlinchey and of course, the Reverend I M Jolly are all back along with a host of hilarious take-offs including Robin Hood and Gone with the Wind.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-10-30
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Gorky Park
Overview: Police Inspector Renko tries to solve the case of three bodies found in Moscow's Gorky Park but finds his attempts to solve the crime impeded by his superiors. Working on his own, Renko seeks out more information and stumbles across a conspiracy involving the highest levels of the government.
Genres: Thriller Crime Drama Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-12-15
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Jolly: A Life
Overview: Rev IM Jolly at the award ceremony
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-12-31
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The Winter's Tale
Overview: The jealous King Leontes falsely accuse his wife Hermione of infidelity with his best friend, and she dies. Leontes exiles his newborn daughter Perdita, who is raised by shepherds for sixteen years and falls in love with the son of Leontes' friend. When Perdita returns home, a statue of Hermione "comes to life", and everyone is reconciled.
Genres: Romance Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-02-08
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The Dollar Bottom
Overview: Light-hearted tale about an enterprising Edinburgh boarding school boy who sets up an insurance scheme for fellow pupils in 1953 against getting caned, which quickly earns him a small fortune
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-02-01
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The Girl in the Picture
Overview: Alan and Mary are pretty miserable together and split up. As a very presentable Glaswegian photographer, Alan soon has chances to find consolation elsewhere, but more and more thinks of Mary. She, however, seems a lot less keen to try again.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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Francie & Josie: The Farewell Performance
Overview: The final and farewell performance celebrating 36 years of Francie & Josie, recorded live at the Kings Theatre, Glasgow.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-02-16
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Francie & Josie
Overview: Francie & Josie perform live from The Kings Theatre, Glasgow.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-01-01
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Triple Scotch & Wry
Overview: More comedy sketches from Scottish comedian Rikki Fulton. Characters include: Michael Jackson - from Jordanhill; Shirley Bassey - from Bearsden; Jonathan Partington; Bonnie Prince Charlie; and the Last Call team.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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Rikki Fulton's Reverend IM Jolly And Friends
Overview: Two hours of vintage comedy with Scottish comedy legend Rikki Fulton. For the first time on DVD the very best of the 'Last Call' sermons from Scotch and Wry which had the nation in stitches for over twenty years.The permanently depressed Rev IM Jolly takes centre stage and there are also classic contributions from the Rev David Goodchild the only man to perform the miracle of turning water into gin fire breathing preacher the Rev WE Free and many many more. This is one religious experience you can't afford to miss.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-29
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Tis' the Season to be Jolly
Overview: Christmas is not a jolly time for the Rev. I.M. Jolly. His wife has gone home to his mother, his parishioners are revolting, His Father Christmas has the kids in tears and his turkey is frozen solid. Is it surprising that the Swear Box is full? In this hilarious Christmas Special, the inimitable Rikki Fulton takes the outrageous, cynical, Doomsday-faced Jolly on a disaster-filled seasonal odyssey bringing mayhem and mirth from Christmas Eve to Hogmanay.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-12-31
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Scotch & Wry
Overview: 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.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-11-03
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Jolly: A Man for All Seasons
Overview: Dearly bewildered we are gathered here today to celebrate a year in the life of the most Reverend IM Jolly. Witness catastrophes of biblical proportions and holy bedlam staring in spring where a (not so) young man's fancy turns to love. As the happy couple prepare to jet off on honeymoon our hapless minister prepares to spend a night in jail.Summer finds the good Reverend in Edinburgh for the General Assembly and in autumn his generosity knows no bounds.Finally the winter of discontent - Jolly's daydreams of a better life keep him warm amid the winter snow but alas even in his dreams things do not go to plan.Yea verily this classic programme of the comic genius of Rikki Fulton will have you rolling in the aisles. Not so much loaves and fishes but pies and Irn Bru. The moral of this story is let us gives thanks to the Reverend for he is good and behold his gift of mirth is bountiful.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-12-31
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It's a Jolly Life
Overview: Reverend IM Jolly looks back at his career as he prepares for his final Last Call
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-12-31
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Laxdale Hall
Overview: A starchy parliamentary delegation is sent to a remote Scottish Highlands community, where the residents are protesting the poor condition of their road by withholding their taxes, and spend a few days among the locals.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-04-01
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Rikki
Overview: A centenary celebration of the life and legacy of Rikki Fulton, one of Scotland’s most beloved comic actors. Ashley Jensen narrates an affectionate tribute to one of Scotland’s funniest comedians, Rikki Fulton. It’s 100 years since Rikki first made an entrance on to the world stage and 20 years since he bowed out. For decades, he’s been making the nation laugh with his rubber face, razor sharp wit and laconic demeanour. His influence is still felt in new generations of comics, and clips of his sketches still make us laugh to this day.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-12-31
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Caledonian Cascade
Overview: A bored upper class Edinburgh woman decides to rebel against societal conventions.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-11-13
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Ooh the Banter!
Overview: Jack Docherty brings together a jam-packed cast of comedians, actors and famous faces for a riotous celebration of Scotland's most valuable export – its sense of humour. Scotland is a small nation with a big funny bone. It's known the world over for self-deprecation, quick-witted patter and deadpan asides. But what makes it so funny? To find out the answer, this programme delves deep into the BBC Scotland archives to find a century’s worth of classic characters, catchphrases and comedy clips.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-12-31
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Rikki Fulton: The Time Of His Life
Overview: This tribute to Rikki Fulton, the Scottish comedian who retired in 1996, includes footage of all his most famous comedy creations, including the Reverend I.M. Jolly and Supercop. Also included are clips of Rikki's dramatic roles in 'Tales of Para Handy' and 'Gorky Park', plus interviews with the man himself and colleagues such as Gregor Fisher.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-04-15
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