With the return of Revered I. M. Jolly set for our screens this Hogmanay, we wanted to take a look back at the Scottish legend who created the character.
Born in April 1924, Fulton is well remembered for his long-running sketch show Scotch and Wry. He passed away in 2004 at the age of 79.
Here are five of what we think are his funniest, and most memorable, performances.
Supercop meets Taggart
Supercop pulls over none other than Chief Inspector Taggart, played by Mark McManus, while on a stake-out. Unfortunately for Supercop, he doesn't recognise the famous detective.
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Last Call
Rikki Fulton plays Rev. David Goodchild on an episode of Scotch and Wry in 1978. The reverend gets a little too well aquainted with the bottle beside him will performing his duties on air.
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Are Ye Dancin?
Rikki Fulton and Jack Milroy take on the characters of Francie and Josie to immortalise the lines "Are ye dancin? Ye askin? Ah'm askin. Dancin'."
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The Curries
This gentle send-up of folk legends The Corries plays up to their focus on Scottish identity. Fulton, with Gregor Fisher, have come to the pub to share their song "The Splattered Blood of your Slaughtered Sons".
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Rev IM Jolly Farewell
The final performance from Rikki Fulton of his iconic character Reverend I. M. Jolly. It aired on Hogmanay in 1999.
Gregor Fisher, best known for playing Rab C Nesbitt, will take on the role of Reverend I.M. Jolly when it returns this New Year.
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