‘Naked Video’ actor and director Ron Bain dies aged 79

Posting on X, the actor Colin McCredie wrote: “A dear friend for over 40 years. A brilliant actor & director. We’ll miss you Ron Bain”.

The actress Gerda Stevenson wrote on Facebook: “Very sad to hear of the death of Ron Bain – a terrific actor. So clever and funny.

“I loved working with him in the Scottish Theatre Company way back in the ’80s, the precursor to the National Theatre of Scotland.

“Ron was brilliant, fearless and utterly charismatic in the title role, a wonderfully comedic and intelligent performance. A joy to work with.”

The actor and singer Tom Urie wrote: “Such sad news that Ron Bain has left us.

“Ron directed the first two series of The Karen Dunbar Show, and was responsible for directing all those classic Almost Angelic sketches.

“A unique, funny and kind man.”

Luke McCullough, head of corporate affairs at BBC Scotland, said:

“We’re saddened to hear about the death of Ron Bain. He was an important part of much-loved BBC Scotland comedies including Naked Video, Laugh? I nearly Paid My Licence Fee and Rab C Nesbitt.

“Our thoughts are with his family and friends, and all who worked with him across his career.”