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Only an Excuse? (1993)

30m

Running Time

1
Seasons

December 31, 1993
Release Date

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Only an Excuse? (1993)

30m

Running Time

1
Seasons

December 31, 1993
Release Date

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Plot.

Only An Excuse? is an annual Scottish football comedy sketch show that airs each Hogmanay. Starring actor and comedian Jonathan Watson, the show features impressions of some of Scottish football's great characters such as Denis Law, Tommy Burns, Barry Ferguson, Sir Alex Ferguson, Frank McAvennie, Walter Smith and Graeme Souness, as well as caricatures of the "typical" Celtic and Rangers fan.

Where to Watch.

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Currently Only an Excuse? is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Amazon Video, BBC iPlayer

Streaming in:
🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Cast & Crew.

Alistair McGowan

Tony Roper

Jonathan Watson

Lee Sharp

Sound Recordist

Julie Austin

Various

Tom Urie

Various

Elaine MacKenzie Ellis

Various

Gerry McLaughlin

Various

Ryan Fletcher

Various

Amanda Marment

Commonwealth Helper

Details.

Release Date
December 31, 1993

Status
Returning Series

Seasons
1

Running Time
30m

Genres
Comedy

Last updated: 2025-02-14

This TV Show Is About.

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Wiki.

Only an Excuse? is an annual Scottish comedy sketch show that was broadcast on BBC One Scotland on Hogmanay from 1993 to 2020.

It starred the actor and comedian Jonathan Watson and featured impressions of some of Scottish football's great characters such as Denis Law, Tommy Burns, Barry Ferguson, Sir Alex Ferguson, Frank McAvennie, Walter Smith and Graeme Souness, as well as caricatures of the "stereotypical" Old Firm fan.