UNDERTAKER.. AS ONE OF THE REGULARS IS KILLED OFF
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Halloween and I can imagine there might be a few wee Sheathings dooking for apples and chapping for monkey nuts come October 31. Wouldn’t that be brilliant?”
Bruce, who grew up in Glasgow’s Tollcross, said he enjoyed every minute of his time on set.
He said: “It was pretty wild to finally be in the TV show. I’ve always been a massive fan. It was an absolute delight to do. The writing is impeccable, wellstructured and frighteningly
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good. I’ve known most of the cast for years so there were no nerves and I was very comfortable on set. I found shooting the show fascinating and enjoyed every minute. “I’m an old hand at comedy but I’m quite new to this old acting business. What I have done, I’ve loved and it has created a yearning in me to do more so the Still Game role came at a perfect time.” Modest Bruce, who was best man at Ford’s wedding, laughs off claims that without him and that night on the lash, Greg and Ford might never have met and there could be no Still Game. He said: “They did a lot before they brought us Still Game and there is no doubt in my mind that they would have found each other if I hadn’t introduced them. “They were both destined to be stars. They have enormous talent and great comedy intuition. They are the Lennon and McCartney of comedy. “Comedy will always be my passion but I’m getting quite fond of this acting lark. “Who k nows where my Sti l l Game role could end up taking me.”