Stanley Baxter's Bedside Book of Glasgow Humour

by Stanley Baxter

Stanley Baxter looks back to the great days of Glasgow comedy. In a series of brilliantly funny sketches and anecdotes, he introduces a cast of typical Glasgow the ladies of Bearsden, the Glasgow Italians, Gloria and Clara the waitresses, and Tattie Bacchante, amongst many others. He also explores Glasgow's unique class divisions; the glottal stops, the uvular 'r', the mysteries of Bachles, Nyaffs and Dreeps and those special Glasgow appurtenances of wigs, wallies and wellies. The result is a unique introduction to the people and language of this vibrant and colorful city.

126 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1986

About the author

Stanley Baxter is a Scottish actor and impressionist, known for his popular British television comedy shows The Stanley Baxter Show, Baxter On..., Time for Baxter, The Stanley Baxter Picture Show, The Stanley Baxter Series and Mr Majeika.

Baxter began his career as a child actor on BBC Scotland. He has also written a number of books based on Glasgow.

Reviews

[Heather Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bloody marvellous!