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The Van
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It's a new start for Bob and Frank, selling giant 'Meat Attack' burgers to the Broughty Ferry public. Things are going well until a woman and a council inspector get between them. Frank's head is turned, and Bob's business plans are in disarray. Will their friendship last the day?
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How to make burgers the Bob Servant way
Spoiler alert: it’s not pretty! Do not try this at home...
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Silly Dorothy sellotape head
Duration: 01:43
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Withered Hand
King Of Hollywood
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Calvin Harris
Feel So Close
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Diplo, Featured Artist: Boaz Van Beatz, Mike Posner & RiFF RAFF
Crown
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Los Lobos
La Bamba
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Bob Servant | Brian Cox |
| Frank | Jonathan Watson |
| Dorothy | Anita Vetesse |
| Megan | Daniela Nardini |
| Hendo | Alex Norton |
| Darren | Daniel Hird |
| Stewpot | Anthony Strachan |
| Woman at Van | Anne Downie |
| Mum at Van | Gail Watson |
| Children at Van | Amy Gallagher |
| Children at Van | Conor Barry |
| Male Customer | Ncuti Gatwa |
| Newsagent | Gordon Morris |
| Busker | Andrew Mitchell |
| Writer | Neil Forsyth |
| Director | Simon Hynd |
| Producer | Owen Bell |
Broadcasts
Mon 1 Dec 201422:35BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only- Mon 9 Feb 201521:30
- Tue 10 Feb 201503:00
- Thu 12 Feb 201501:30
Sun 26 Apr 202022:15- Thu 30 Apr 202023:30
- Sat 7 Jun 202522:35
The characters of Broughty Ferry
Bob, Frank, Dorothy, Megan, Hendo, Objection and Darren.
The radio programme: The Bob Servant Emails
Bob is a hero for our troubled times. He takes on internet spammers so you don't have to.
