The Karen Dunbar Show
The Karen Dunbar Show was a television comedy sketch show that aired on BBC One Scotland, starring the popular Scottish comedian Karen Dunbar. It was produced by BBC Scotland. To date, there have been three series of 6 episodes each and one, the 2006 series, consisting of four. Directors included Ron Bain and Iain Davidson. Many writers contributed to the series, including: Gordon Robertson, Graeme Sutherland and Ben Verth. The original theme tune which was used on Series 3, has a similar sound to the David Essex classic Hold Me Close. There were many recurring characters, such as: From series 1: Shoeless Josie; a blonde drunkard, often seen carrying a bag of chips. Almost Angelic; a Pub 'n' Club duo from Ayrshire, consisting of Angela Silvery and her tolerant husband Ricky. Series 1: 9 January 2003 to 12 February 2003. Series 2: 20 February 2004 to 26 March 2004. Series 3: 2005 to 2005. Series 4: 17 March 2006 to 7 April 2006.
Karen Dunbar returns after her phenomenal success in ""Chewin' The Fat"" with her brand new sketch show. Sketches in this show include: the ""Ned"" family, success in bed, a russian Anne Robinson and a very twisted Shakira song called ""This is my ar*e - it's not yours, it's mine"".
Sketches included: Almost Angelic (Destiny Child's ""Indepent Woman"" was sang), The Dummy Sketch, Karen Dunbar dancers and Dr. Hambone's ""Proving Proverbs"".
Sketchs included: Clichà Cops, Powerful Posh Women, Speak-out-loud hairdressers, The Dummy Sketch and Dr Hambone's ""Proving Proverbs"".
Sketches included: Cliche Cops, Speak Out Loud Hairdressers, Almost Angelic, The Dummy Sketch and a new sketch: ""Up Yer Maw!"".
Sketch's include: The one-liner soap, Clichà Cops, Almost Angelic and the Over-Excited Police Recruit.
In the last episode of the season, Karen Dunbar finishes the show With Dr. Hambone's Proving Proverbs, Almost Angelic personal advertisment, The Dummy Sketch, Russian Anne Robinson, Mis-reading Signals, Mr Materson and Miss Dacey, Desparate Caroline, ""Taxi!"", Clichà Cops and Almost Angelic gives her final performance of the year.
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| Language | English |
| Release | 2003-01-09 |
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