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Tributes paid to Scots stand-up legend behind Vladimir Mc Tavish character
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (451+ words) STAND-UP comedian Paul Sneddon has passed away aged 70 after battling cancer. The funnyman, known by his stage name Vladimir Mc Tavish, had previously been undergoing chemotherapy treatment. The Stand comedy club in Edinburgh hailed Sneddon's "immense talent" as the venue…...
Scots comedian worth "4. 2m even though he believes money is "pointless
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (14+ words) The Scottish Sun...
Eighties music icon & UK comedy legend spotted together hanging out near Glasgow
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (594+ words) AN EIGHTIES music icon and a UK comedy legend were spotted on a visit to a homelessness village near Glasgow last week. A-listers Sir Bob Geldof and Rob Brydon enjoyed a tour of the newly opened Harriet Gardens Village " which…...
Top Scots comic set to perform in Glasgow for first time in over 30 years
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (367+ words) CRAIG Ferguson hopes his stand-up act is still a buzz in his home city " where he's not performed sober in more than 30 years. The funnyman, 62, was the world's highest-paid TV host when he fronted the The Late Late Show in…...
Billy Connolly's aunt, 103, awarded honour - but she's "not in touch' with comic
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (649+ words) Her daughter has opened up about their family ties to the Scots comedy legend SIR Billy Connolly's 103-year-old's aunt has been awarded a medal for her time in the RAF during WWII. Rene Mac Lean was recognised for service in…...
Stanley Baxter didn't want to be movie leading man " he was bored playing just one character, says star's s. ..
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (938+ words) STANLEY Baxter's sister has revealed her sadness that her famous brother didn't live to celebrate his 100th birthday. The comedy actor died last month aged 99, just five months shy of his centenary. BBC Scotland had even made a documentary about the…...
Kevin Bridges adds four extra shows to massive UK tour after huge demand
7+ mon, 7+ hour ago (397+ words) One city has had even more dates added KEVIN Bridges has added five new dates to his UK tour after a surge in demand. The Scots funnyman, 39, is set to take to stages across the UK and Ireland next year…...
Kevin Bridges announces major UK tour with 13 key Scottish dates revealed
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (459+ words) KEVIN Bridges will return to his roots with a new UK tour " after having a crack at making it big in America. The 39-year-old funnyman launched a bid to follow in the footsteps of his idol Sir Billy Connolly by…...