Ooh the Banter!
Synopsis
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.
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Jack Docherty
Presenter
Stanley Baxter
Self (archive footage)
Lex McLean
Self (archive footage)
Elaine C. Smith
Self (archive footage)
Alex Norton
Self (archive footage)
Karen Dunbar
Self (archive footage)
Lawrence Chaney
Self (archive footage)
Alan Cumming
Self (archive footage)
Forbes Masson
Self (archive footage)
Gregor Fisher
Self (archive footage)
Rikki Fulton
Self (archive footage)
Conor McCarron
Man in a Pub
Louise McCarthy
Self
Gayle Telfer Stevens
Self
Sarah Grant
Self
Brian Cox
Self
Katrina Allen
Self
Jim Smith
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Archer
- Original Title
- Ooh the Banter!
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Hopscotch Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Archer
Elizabeth Clutterbuck
Jack Archer
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Archer
Producer
Jack Archer
Director
Elizabeth Clutterbuck
Editor
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What is Ooh the Banter! about?
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.
Who directed Ooh the Banter!?
Ooh the Banter! was directed by Jack Archer.
Who stars in Ooh the Banter!?
The principal cast of Ooh the Banter! includes Jack Docherty, Stanley Baxter, Lex McLean, Elaine C. Smith, Alex Norton.
When was Ooh the Banter! released and how long is it?
Ooh the Banter! was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 59m.