The sketches and indeed the radio shows always have the line "You’ll have had your tea?" in them. This is reputed to stem from a common question in Edinburgh asked by tight-fisted hosts of their guests.
The characters became so popular amongst ‘Clue’ fans that they got their own series of 4 episodes, each 15 minutes long, which were broadcast over Christmas in 2002. In the series, Graeme Garden and Barry Cryer are ably supported by Jeremy Hardy as the local Laird and Alison Steadman as Mrs Naughtie, their housekeeper. Music is arranged by John Garden, son of Graeme and keyboard & bass player with the brilliant and successful Scissor Sisters, and performed by a four-piece ceilidh band.
There have now been three series and two 30-minute specials. The first two series are available to buy on audiocassette and CD, (and are well worth a listen), we will keep you informed as to when Series 3 hits the shops!
For further information and an Episode Guide see The UK Pirate Goodies Site's Hamish & Dougal Page