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 ...

A Chewin’ the Fat fan has fooled transport bosses into issuing a Ronald Villiers rail card. Prankster Craig Baillie, 22, submitted a picture of Ford Kiernan ’s famous character online - but now risks ...

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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 ...

The BBC has removed sketches from old episodes of Chewin' The Fat to avoid offending modern audiences. The hit Scottish comedy series has been re-edited for repeat showings to take out any material ...

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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 ...

True to its name, after dining on cheese-fondue burger sliders ($12), chocolate-glazed spare ribs ($8) and pan-fried mozzarella balls ($6) at chef Ten Vong’s new Lower East Side comfort food outpost ...