Hilarious Lanarkshire TikTokers feel closer to sitcom dream as new BBC sketch gets rave reviews

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Hilarious Lanarkshire TikTokers feel they are one step closer to their dream as their new BBC sketch gets rave reviews.Comedians Lewis Reid and Bothwell-based funnyman Pierce Higgins have accumulated over 3.9 million likes on the social media platform after launching their page, Jamaica Street, in November 2021.Now, after months of hard work, their new BBC Short sketch has hit the online world like a freight train, acheiving a very positive response.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Lewis said: “We started filming in April, and it has been a long time coming.

It’s fantastic to have it out, and it has made it all worthwhile getting such a nice response.“Working with the BBC is great because we got to show that we could take it to the next level with that added resource.“The reception has been good on Instagram and TikTok, and I think people are excited for something new because for our generation there are very few, if any, Scottish comedy shows for our generation and now they have a taste of what it could be like.”The pair’s dream is to eventually have a sitcom which represents the younger generation.The 22-year-old added: “It feels like we are getting one step closer to achieving that dream.