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Scotch and Wry

1978 – 1979Show2 seasons11 episodes

Comedy
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score
100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Summary

Scotch and Wry was a Scottish comedy sketch show which was broadcast on BBC One Scotland and starred Rikki Fulton.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

Shows with

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Gordon Menzies
Written by
Rikki Fulton
Produced by
Gordon Menzies

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 30, 1978 · December 22, 1979 · Ended

First aired
September 30, 1978
Last aired
December 22, 1979
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 11 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Tropes

Anachronism Stew, The Artifact, Awful Wedded Life +5

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Scotch and Wry worth watching?"

Questions about Scotch and Wry

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Scotch and Wry worth watching?

100
MasterpieceGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 100.

Is Scotch and Wry okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Scotch and Wry?

6 h

About 6 hours: 11 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1978 to 1979.

Will Scotch and Wry make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Scotch and Wry?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.