BBC comedy series 'Only Child' starring Gregor Fisher, Greg McHugh, begins shoot

Production began this week in Scotland 

Author: Gabriella Geisinger

Published: 03 Jul 2024

Gregor Fisher, Greg McHugh; Cr: Happy Tramp North/BBC Scotland

Filming began this week on Only Child, a six-part comedy from BBC Comedy and BBC Scotland made by Happy Tramp North, starring Gregor Fisher and Greg McHugh as father and son.

McHugh plays Richard, an only child and budding actor, who travels back to his family home in Scotland to look after his ageing and wilful dad Ken, played by Fisher.

Filming in Glasgow and locations in the North East of Scotland over the summer, Only Child is written by Bryce Hart and directed by Al Campbell with development supported by Screen Scotland. 

As well as Fisher and McHugh, Only Child features Amy Lennox, Stuart Bowman, Forbes Masson, Clare Barrett, Robin Laing, and Paul Rattray.

Only Child is produced by Ursula Haworth whose credits include Inside No.9 and Brassic. Neil Webster executive produces for Happy Tramp North.

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