Brian Donaldson

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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

The Skewer TV review

Channelling a little bit of Chris Morris and a fair smattering of Cold War Steve, the TV version of The Skewer is a silly, surreal and sometimes serious delight.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 1st November 2023

Sex Education review

The talented cast comes back for the last season of Sex Education filled with inclusivity.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 2nd October 2023

Dara Ó Briain on stand-up: 'This is what I do because this is what I love'

We hear from a beloved Irish comic who is considering a dramatic U-turn in his comedy career. Maybe...

Brian Donaldson, The List, 1st August 2023

My perfect podcast: Liam Withnail

Comedian Liam Withnail tells us about his favourite podcasts.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 20th June 2023

Zoe Lyons discusses her comedy heroes, Sam Kinison and Steven Wright

Perrier-nominated British comedian says who makes her laugh in run-up to UK-wide tour.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 2nd October 2022

Ben Hart: 'I'm always happy to help people out with a beheading'

As he tackles his biggest Fringe show to date, Hart tells us that working with the 'brilliant and kind' Tom Cruise was a blast.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 16th August 2022

Comedy newbie Q&A: Patrick Spicer

The Edinburgh Fringe is right on top of us now, and here we throw some questions at a comedy debutant.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 5th August 2022

Comedy newbie Q&A: Vidura Bandara Rajapaksa

I feel as though I learned early on that just about any advice from other comics is, with few exceptions, almost entirely useless. At least for me.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 5th August 2022

The Q&A with Stewart Lee

A household name in UK comedy takes his place in our regular Q&A hot seat to tell us about punchlines, impersonating Ed Gamble and his love of otters.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 5th August 2022

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