Burnistoun

Set in a fictionalized version of Glasgow’s urban sprawl, Burnistoun redefined Scottish sketch comedy for the digital age. Created by Robert Florence and Iain Connell, the series moved beyond traditional parochial tropes to embrace the surreal. Its most enduring contribution to the global lexicon is the "Voice Activated Elevator" sketch, which remains a viral sensation years after the final broadcast. The show’s brilliance lay in its ability to find universal humor within localized neuroses, from the manic energy of Jolly Boy John to the mundane frustrations of its citizens. By the time it concluded, it had cemented its place as a cornerstone of modern satire. Set a reminder for your digital calendar; in an era of reboots, news of a return to this eccentric town could drop at any moment.