Brian Cox returns as Dundee’s third most profitable cheeseburger van proprietor for a remaining radio sequence.
After his astonishing profession, it’s time for Bob Servant to retire. As befits this titan, BBC Radio 4 are inviting us to look again over his profession is a festive two-part retrospective.
It guarantees to proper wrongs, bear grudges and provide as much as us what Bob has learnt about life, romance, Scotland, and operating a genuinely worthwhile burger van.
Right here’s what else to anticipate as Bob Servant Says Cheerio:
Whether or not he’s offering recommendation on one of the simplest ways to strategy a funeral or praise a girl, or negotiating a pardon from the Tayside Police for a litany of minor felony prices; Bob’s delusion and dedication by no means fail.
These qualities are unflinchingly demonstrated when urging his physician to offer on-air affirmation of his bodily attributes or – most significantly – persevering in his makes an attempt to re-establish contact with Lulu who he met outdoors a petroleum station in 1983 and with whom, in his phrases, he fashioned a ‘real lifelong connection’.
Created by Neil Forsyth (Gullt), Bob Servant has amassed a loyal following since his first BBC radio look in 2012. He then made the leap to tv for 2 sequence.
Becoming a member of Brian Cox (Succession) the 2 specials function Phyllis Logan, Greg McHugh, Rufus Jones and Jonathan Watson. Plus, we stay up for a climactic reunion between Bob and particular visitor star, Lulu.
Brian Cox. Credit score Oliver Bowring, Musicarta Media
Brian Cox stated:
“To as soon as once more have the chance to play Bob Servant is a superb thrill. There are a handful of roles that are coveted by all actors, and taking part in the third most profitable cheeseburger van operator in Dundee is definitely one in every of them.”
Bob Servant Says Cheerio is produced by Lucy Armitage for Tannadice Footage.
The primary episode airs on BBC Radio 4 on Wednesday 27 December at 11:30am. The second follows on with a second episode the next Wednesday 3 January, 2024.