An
investigation got underway this week into the
cause of a fire at a television and film studio
in Glasgow.
Over
30 firefighters fought to control the blaze
at the Comedy Unit, in the Maryhill area of
the city, which started at around 2330 BST on
Saturday.
The
Comedy Unit - which is an independent production
company - is responsible for making programmes
like the BBC Scotland hit Chewin' the Fat.
A
spokesman for Strathclyde Fire Brigade said
that six fire crews were called to the blaze
at the complex of studios, offices and store
rooms at Craigmont Street.
He
said that the fire was quickly brought under
control and that efforts to establish the cause
were continuing.
A
spokeswoman for Strathclyde Police said the
fire was not thought to be suspicious.
Chewin'
the Fat - which has its own particularly
Scottish brand of humour - has been a success
on both sides of the border.
It
has propelled former stand-up comedians Greg
Hemphill and Ford Kiernan to cult status.
Gonnae
no dae that, a catchphrase from the show, has
made it onto the dance floors of Scotland in
a track by club DJ known as Daddy Cool.
Hemphill
was elected rector of Glasgow University in
March, ahead of show co-star Karen Dunbar.
Colin
Gilbert, who manages the Comedy Unit, also produced
Rab C Nesbitt.