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Des Clarke

Des Clarke

  • 43 years old
  • Scottish
  • Actor and stand-up comedian

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10 things that changed my life: Des Clarke

The host of Breaking The News reflects on Billy Connolly, the Fringe and driving.

William Paul, The National (Scotland), 9th February 2020

Scottish Comedy Awards 2019 nominations

The nominations for the Scottish Comedy Awards 2019 have been announced. Breaking The News leads the lists. Chris Forbes, Christopher MacArthur-Boyd, Jay Lafferty, Larry Dean, Liam Withnail, Limmy, Susie McCabe and Tom Stade are in the running for best solo show.

British Comedy Guide, 10th May 2019

Comics on who you should see at Glasgow Comedy Festival

We kick off our Glasgow Comedy Festival coverage by asking a bunch of acts who are in town during March to pick one show they'd most like to see during the month. As it turns out, family loyalty means nothing when it comes to a comedian's recommendation ...

The List, 14th March 2019

The 15 must-see shows at the Glasgow Comedy Festival

Sarah Watson, director of the Whyte & Mackay Glasgow International Comedy Festival, shares the shows she can't wait to see at this year's festival.

Sarah Watson, The Herald, 9th March 2019

BBC Scotland unveils Funny Firsts comedy season

BBC Scotland is to debut a number of new shows online and on TV over November and December as part of a season called Funny Firsts. Shows include The Comedy Underground, The State Of It and Whiplashed.

British Comedy Guide, 15th November 2018

Scottish Comedy Awards 2018 winners announced

The winners of the Scottish Comedy Awards 2018 have been announced. Those accepting prizes include Frankie Boyle, Des Clarke, Ray Bradshaw and Mark Nelson.

British Comedy Guide, 1st August 2018

Scottish Comedy Awards 2018 nominations

The nominations for the Scottish Comedy Awards 2018 have been announced. Various stand-up comedians, TV shows and radio programmes are shortlisted.

British Comedy Guide, 7th March 2018

Glasgow International Comedy Festival gets new sponsor

Whyte & Mackay Blended Whisky will headline sponsorship of the 2018 event.

Glasgow Evening Times, 14th November 2017

Alex Salmond 'roasted' by Trump impersonator at show

Alex Salmond's attempts to ridicule Donald Trump in a special edition of his Edinburgh festival fringe show last night saw the former First Minister upstaged by a pitch perfect impersonation of the US president.

Tom Peterkin, Edinburgh Evening News, 24th August 2017

Scottish Comedy Awards 2017 winners announced

Still Game, Frankie Boyle and 3 year-old girl Isla Nelson are amongst the winners of the 2017 Scottish Comedy Awards.

British Comedy Guide, 2nd August 2017

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