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Only Fools and Horses star teases new TV programme with former co-star
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (497+ words) Only Fools and Horses star Gwyneth Strong has teased a new TV programme featuring one of her co-stars from the show. The hit UK series, which follows'the Trotter brothers'as they try a number of questionable get-rich-quick schemes to become millionaires,…...
Penny Mordaunt visibly fuming after comedian’s brutal takedown on Channel 4 show
22+ hour, 16+ min ago (303+ words) IRISH comedian Vittorio Angelone sparked laughter after his brutal takedown of former Tory minister Penny Mordaunt during an episode of The Last Leg. Speaking on the Channel 4 comedy panel show, Mordaunt was discussing her role as an ambassador for the…...
Fringe show with 18 walk-outs and audience members fainting heads to Glasgow
3+ week, 1+ day ago (731+ words) HER show saw 18 walk-outs and nine audience members fainting " and now Marjolein Robertson is bringing her impressive, informative work to Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Last year, Roberston was nominated for Billy Connolly's Spirit of Glasgow award, after her festival offering…...
Comedy helps us deal with the darkness in the world, says Karen Dunbar
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (683+ words) GLASGOW is an ambassador of welcoming people in and using comedy to "laugh together" at the darkness in the world, comedian and actor Karen Dunbar has said." The Glasgow-born star, best known for her roles in BBC comedy sketch shows…...
Glasgow International Comedy Festival launches full 2026 programme
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (854+ words) THE Glasgow International Comedy Festival (GICF) has unveiled its full programme for this year, including big names like Daniel Sloss, Karen Dunbar, Susie McCabe, and Mhairi Black. Scottish comedy giants, along with a host of homegrown talent, will be joined…...
New bus service will take festival-goers home from Fringe by the Sea
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (347+ words) A NEW direct bus service will take festival-goers home from next year's Fringe by the Sea, organisers have announced, travelling across East Lothian, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Every year, additional ScotRail trains are put on for the event, including a special…...
Second outing for fund helping Scottish comedians stage Edinburgh Fringe shows
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (516+ words) A NEW fund launched to help Scottish comedians who are being priced out of the Edinburgh Fringe is to run for a second year. Scottish comedy producer Kate Palmer launched the award after realising working-class Scottish talent was under-represented at…...
Scotland's music scene is anything but stagnant – it's alive and bold
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (1302+ words) WHEN the 2026 TRNSMT line-up was announced, social media was awash with the now annual outrage at how one of Scotland's biggest music festivals still continues to devalue women and non-binary artists. "I almost want to applaud their commitment to the…...
Tributes as iconic Scottish actor and comedian Stanley Baxter dies aged 99
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (301+ words) ICONIC Scottish actor and comedian Stanley Baxter has died at the age of 99. Born in Glasgow in 1926, Baxter entertained audiences of up to 20 million people during his career which started at the age of six in Paisley. Baxter worked with…...
Kevin Bridges adds extra dates to Glasgow tour after huge demand
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (173+ words) KEVIN Bridges has added more Glasgow dates to his 2026 tour following high demand. Initially lined up for six performances at the Ovo Hydro venue, on Monday the Scottish comedian announced an extra two dates on November 3 and 4. These have now…...