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The celebs of a lot beloved Scottish programmes, Gary Tank Commander and Rab C Nesbitt, are to affix forces for a brand new sitcom.
Greg McHugh and Gregor Fisher will play a father and son duo within the BBC Scotland comedy Solely Little one.
The present will comply with budding writer Richard (McHugh), who travels house to north east Scotland to take care of his ageing and wilful dad Ken (Fisher).
Filming will happen in Glasgow and the north east.
Written by Bryce Hart, Solely Little one is a fictional comedy from from Completely satisfied Tramp North, the co-producers of the hit BBC present Guilt.
The programme will function neighbourly squabbles, home and inter-generational variations all instructed by the lens of Richard and Ken’s father-son relationship.
McHugh performed the title function in Gary Tank Commander
Greg McHugh mentioned: “Bryce Hart has written a really good present, and I am completely thrilled to be part of it. ‘Dream gigs’ are sometimes simply that…however I have been assured that is actual. Yaaaaas!”
McHugh made his identify enjoying the title function in BBC Three’s Gary Tank Commander. He has additionally starred in comedy Contemporary Meat and drama The A Phrase.
Gregor Fisher is greatest recognized for his portrayal of the title character within the comedy collection Rab C. Nesbitt however has additionally obtained credit on the large display screen for movies equivalent to Love Truly and The Service provider of Venice.
“I am probably not one for giving quotes, however I’m very a lot wanting ahead to working with younger McHugh,” he added.
Gregor Fisher as Rab C Nesbitt
The present will likely be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Louise Thornton, head of commissioning at BBC Scotland mentioned: “Solely Little one represents our dedication to growing and delivering prime quality content material for audiences in Scotland and throughout the UK.
“Having Gregor Fisher and Greg McHugh enjoying father and son is a dream and we’re so excited to be bringing these two titans of Scottish comedy collectively, it is a profitable mixture.
“Bryce has written lovely scripts stuffed with humour and heat and we will not wait to see them delivered to life by Scotland’s best appearing expertise.”
