CHEWIN’ The Fat sketches which mocked Japanese and blind people have been banned by the BBC. Last month it was revealed that old episodes of the hit Scottish comedy series were being re-edited for ...

FORD Kiernan says Chewin’ The Fat could not be made today as it would be too offensive. The star, 58, fears many risqué sketches in the BBC comedy would be baulked at by modern audiences. He said ...

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"I think every river town has got a black sense of humour that other's don't. That's why our stuff is able to travel." That's how Ford Kiernan sums up the appeal of his cult sketch show: Chewin' the ...

Comedy stars Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill are to revisit characters from the early days of their partnership for the live finale of Still Game at the SSE Hydro. Chewin’ The Fat, which also starred ...

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Chewin' the Fat is a Scottish comedy sketch show, starring Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill and Karen Dunbar. Comedians Paul Riley and Mark Cox also appeared regularly on the show. Chewin' the Fat first ...