Rikki Fulton

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Rikki Fulton

Born April 15, 1924 · Glasgow, Scotland

Died January 27, 2004 · aged 79

Robert Kerr "Rikki" Fulton, OBE was a Scottish comedian and actor best remembered for writing and performing in the long-running BBC Scotland sketch show, Scotch and Wry. He was also known for his appearances as one half of the double act, Francie and Josie, alongside Jack Milroy.

Known For

Gorky ParkGorky Park · 1983
Gorky Park
6.31983
MovieThrillerCrime
Police Inspector Renko tries to solve the case of three bodies found in Moscow's Gorky Park but finds his attempts to solve the crime impeded by his superiors. Working on his own, Renko seeks out more information and stumbles across a conspiracy involving the highest levels of the government.
Francie & JosieFrancie & Josie · 1989
Francie & Josie
10.01989
MovieComedy
Francie & Josie perform live from The Kings Theatre, Glasgow.
Local HeroLocal Hero · 1983
Local Hero
6.81983
MovieComedyDrama
An American oil company sends a man to Scotland to buy up an entire village where they want to build a refinery. But things don't go as expected.
Triple Scotch & WryTriple Scotch & Wry · 1990
Triple Scotch & Wry
7.01990
MovieComedy
More comedy sketches from Scottish comedian Rikki Fulton. Characters include: Michael Jackson - from Jordanhill; Shirley Bassey - from Bearsden; Jonathan Partington; Bonnie Prince Charlie; and the Last Call team.
Comfort and JoyComfort and Joy · 1984
Comfort and Joy
6.61984
MovieComedy
Radio host Alan 'Dickie' Bird witnesses how an icecream van is attacked and destroyed by angry competitors. This leads him into the struggle between two Italian families over the icecream market of Glasgow.
Francie & Josie: The Farewell PerformanceFrancie & Josie: The Farewell Performance · 1996
Francie & Josie: The Farewell Performance
7.01996
MovieComedy
The final and farewell performance celebrating 36 years of Francie & Josie, recorded live at the Kings Theatre, Glasgow.
The Dollar BottomThe Dollar Bottom · 1981
The Dollar Bottom
7.31981
Movie
Light-hearted tale about an enterprising Edinburgh boarding school boy who sets up an insurance scheme for fellow pupils in 1953 against getting caned, which quickly earns him a small fortune
It's a Jolly LifeIt's a Jolly Life · 1999
It's a Jolly Life
9.01999
MovieComedy
Reverend IM Jolly looks back at his career as he prepares for his final Last Call

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Jolly: A Man for All SeasonsJolly: A Man for All Seasons · 1994
Jolly: A Man for All Seasons
7.01994
MovieComedy
Dearly bewildered we are gathered here today to celebrate a year in the life of the most Reverend IM Jolly. Witness catastrophes of biblical proportions and holy bedlam staring in spring where a (not so) young man's fancy turns to love. As the happy couple prepare to jet off on honeymoon our hapless minister prepares to spend a night in jail.Summer finds the good Reverend in Edinburgh for the General Assembly and in autumn his generosity knows no bounds.Finally the winter of discontent - Jolly's daydreams of a better life keep him warm amid the winter snow but alas even in his dreams things do not go to plan.Yea verily this classic programme of the comic genius of Rikki Fulton will have you rolling in the aisles. Not so much loaves and fishes but pies and Irn Bru. The moral of this story is let us gives thanks to the Reverend for he is good and behold his gift of mirth is bountiful.

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