3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Iconic Glasgow actress spotted filming 'new Paul Black film'
Elaine C. Smith, known for her role in Two Doors Down and for playing Mary Doll in Rab C. Nesbitt, was seen being filmed in the Southside.
Locals have hinted that the actress is in a new short film written and directed by Glasgow comedian Paul Black.
They also say that the film will be centred around the historic Govan Fair Queen.
Govan Fair is a centuries-old tradition, held on the first Friday of June, where parades take to the streets.
Iconic Glasgow actress spotted filming 'new Paul Black film' (Image: Facebook/acumfaegovan) Paul, who shot to fame after filming funny sketches on TikTok, will be crowning the fair's Queen this year.
Excited locals snapped the pictures and shared their joy at the filming.
READ MORE: The Govan Fair returns to Glasgow's Southside this weekend
They said in a social media post: "Spotted them filming Elaine C. Smith and a little girl dressed as Govan Fair Queen outside Fairfield Heritage a few weeks ago.
"Just found out that it is a BBC and Screen Scotland short film named Govan Fair Queen - written and directed by Paul Black and coming to BBC iPlayer this summer.
"Very fitting that comedian, writer, and director Paul will be crowning this year's Queen.
"Thanks to The Old Govan Fair for the information."
A group of young children at the Govan fair in 1960 (Image: Archive) Other locals flocked to the comments on the post to share the excitement.
One said: "We lived in Govan in our early childhood. I still remember the Govan Fair Parade. Happy memories."
Another said: "Govan Fair parade this Friday. There is always a good crowd. I hope it stays dry."
The Fair announced Paul as the person who will crown the Queen this year and gushed over his new project - they described it as the comedian's "love letter to the Govan Fair."
READ MORE: Memories: Govan Fair in 1958
The Glasgow Times reported on the 2022 Govan Fair, which was the first to take place since the Covid lockdown thwarted previous years.
Honorary chairperson, Dorothy Courtney, spoke then and said: "I've been on the committee for almost 33 years now and chairperson for around 31.
'It's a real passion for me.
'I'll probably cry on the night.
READ NEXT: Stranger saved my life by noticing deadly cancer growing in my neck, says mum
'It's been two years since we've been able to hold the event fully because of Covid.
"This year feels like the first time that everything has been allowed to open back up properly.
'It's a great thing for the people of Govan.'
