Press clippings

Brian Cox named as new patron of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has announced actor Brian Cox as the newest Patron of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st March 2024

Fern Brady & fellow comedians dominate The List magazine's Hot 100

Comedians dominate Scottish culture magazine The List's Hot 100 creative movers and shakers, with Fern Brady in the number 2 position, Marjolein Robertson at 3 and Kieran Hodgson at 9.

British Comedy Guide, 30th November 2023

Brian Cox returns as Bob Servant for two final Radio 4 specials

Succession star Brian Cox is returning to his Dundee burger van owner character Bob Servant for two specials in which the character announces his retirement from public life.

British Comedy Guide, 8th November 2023

Bob Servant reboot speculation after cryptic post with Brian Cox

The creator of the iconic Scottish TV series Bob Servant has sparked speculation among fans that a series reboot or special could be on the cards after a cryptic post on social media.

Lucy Garcia, The National (Scotland), 28th July 2023

Matt Berry, Kevin Eldon & Spencer Jones join Vic & Bob film The Glove

Vic & Bob's debut film The Glove appears to have found its supporting cast, with a script readthrough at production company StudioPOW featuring Matt Berry, Kevin Eldon and Spencer Jones joining the previously announced Brian Cox, alongside Gina McKee, Dan Renton Skinner, Lauren O'Rourke, Bobby Mair, Sunil Patel and Rob Carter.

British Comedy Guide, 1st February 2023

Paul Black brings a Hogmanay whodunnit spoof to BBC Scotland

TikTok star Paul Black writes, directs and stars in Paul Black's First Footing for BBC Scotland, part of a festive line-up for the corporation north of the border that also features the return of Greg Hemphill and Robert Florence's Queen Of The New Year and Ooh The Banter, a celebration of Scottish humour presented by Jack Docherty.

British Comedy Guide, 30th November 2022

Toast Of Tinseltown wins Rose d'Or award

Toast Of Tinseltown has won the international Rose d'Or award for comedy.

British Comedy Guide, 28th November 2022

Brian Cox joins Vic & Bob movie The Glove

Succession star Brian Cox has joined the cast of Vic & Bob movie The Glove.

British Comedy Guide, 22nd November 2022

Craig Charles to present UFO series

Craig Charles is to present a ten-part series on alien encounters for Sky History.

British Comedy Guide, 1st November 2021

BBC Radio's Christmas 2017 highlights

BBC Radio has announced its festive comedy offerings for 2017. Radio 4 will celebrate 50 years of Just A Minute, whilst other specials include comedy drama Anansi Boys, 15 Minute Musical, Dead Ringers and Count Arthur Strong.

British Comedy Guide, 22nd November 2017