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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½r's surprise Scottish origins

When you think of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½r Simpson, you probably don't think of Scotland.

But the character's catchphrase was actually inspired by a Golden Age actor from Stirling.

When you think of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½r Simpson, you probably don't think of Scotland.

But the character's catchphrase was actually inspired by an actor from Stirling.

James Finlayson, who starred in dozens of films with Laurel and Hardy, is now being commemorated with a new portrait in the theatre where he first tread the boards more than a century ago.

The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Will Chalk looks back at his life, with the help of the portrait artist - and a Simpsons impressionist. (Image: Getty)

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