Bob Servant: Independent (DVD)

Original, sharp, and gloriously funny, this television comedy perfectly captures the character of Bob Servant, the star of Neil Forsyth’s well-known, and extremely witty series of books. The Scottish town of Broughty Ferry doesn’t know what’s hit it. The sudden death of the sitting MP has resulted in a by-election that could change the political map of the UK. Bob Servant has been waiting his whole life for this level of attention, and he’s willing to do anything to keep it. Bob sells himself as a man of the people but in reality, he’s far from a ‘people person’. He also has absolutely no understanding of the political process, and simply uses the by-election campaign as a heaven-sent opportunity for self-promotion. While the bewildered Broughty Ferry locals watch on, Bob and his long-suffering close friend, and campaign manager, Frank attempt to pull off the greatest political shock of all. Written by Neil Forsyth, produced by Owen Bell, and starring Brian Cox, Jonathan Watson, Rufus Jones, and Pollyanna McIntosh.