Janey. Janey Godley. Credit: Hopscotch Films
Janey Godley

Janey Godley

  • Scottish
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian

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Janey Godley reveals cancer return means next tour 'may be her last'

The comedian underwent a hysterectomy earlier this year after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in November 2021.

Vidushi Tiwari, STV, 13th December 2022

National Theatre of Scotland announces Billy Connolly play Dear Billy

Dear Billy, a play made up of stories about Billy Connolly's life, will tour Scotland next year.

British Comedy Guide, 24th November 2022

Janey Godley reveals plans to return to live comedy following cancer treatment

Scottish stand-up comic Janey Godley has revealed she is set to perform live comedy for the first time after undergoing cancer treatment.

Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 15th August 2022

Janey Godley reflects on cancer journey

Janey Godley has reflected on her cancer journey and revealed that she is finally starting to feel like herself again.

Daily Record, 28th July 2022

Janey Godley gets cancer all-clear

Janey Godley has announced that she is free of ovarian cancer after her latest scan came back clear.

Chortle, 29th June 2022

Arrest that joke! A history of gags so offensive that punters called the cops

Stand-up Joe Lycett has revealed that he was reported to police for one of his routines. From Sacha Baron Cohen to Jo Brand, Brian Logan looks at what happens when laughter and the law collide.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 28th June 2022

Janey Godley: Still Got It review

To say Janey Godley has had quite the six months since she was last on stage would be an epic understatement.

Steve Bennett, Chortle, 13th June 2022

Janey Godley records debut Radio 4 special, on cancer & cancellation

Janey Godley has recorded her first stand-up special for Radio 4, addressing offensive tweets, her ovarian cancer, suicidal thoughts and more.

British Comedy Guide, 13th May 2022

Janey Godley: Forget cancer, I've died so often on stage

The comedian discusses her illness, debut novel, tough upbringing and the old tweets that cost her £12,000.

Stephen McGinty, The Sunday Times, 8th May 2022

Janey Godley opens up on 'guilt' of not working

Janey Godley has opened up on feelings of guilt over not working due to undergoing treatment for cancer.

Bev Lyons, Daily Record, 2nd May 2022

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