IN CHARACTER
A face you won’t forget
William Burke
Played by Simon Farnaby
Irish-born murderer who, with William Hare, killed people in Edinburgh in 1828 and sold their bodies to anatomist Robert Knox; hanged in 1829. Portrayed in comedy sketches as the historical figure.
1sketch in the archive
1performer in the role
In character. On screen.
Their moment in the spotlight.
Behind the character
The people in the part.
A little character study
More to the story.
Seen in the same sketches
They’re in good company.
One great character.
A whole cast to discover.