Val McDermid
- Scottish
- Writer and author
Press clippings
Rowan Atkinson joins backlash against Scottish hate law
Mr Bean star Rowan Atkinson has joined a growing backlash against the Scottish Government's new hate crime laws.
The actor joined forces with a group of 20 other artists, comics and cultural figures to raise concerns about the proposals put forward by nation's Justice Secretary.
Christine Lavelle, The Scottish Sun, 11th August 2020Comedy stars curate Summer Comedy Festival on Radio 4
Miles Jupp, Jo Brand, Daliso Chaponda, Jayde Adams, Sara Pascoe and Darren Harriott will each curate a comedy show for Radio 4's Summer Comedy Festival.
British Comedy Guide, 18th July 2020BBC at the Edinburgh Festivals 2016
An all-star line-up of top comedy, arts, writing and music - as well showcases for new fresh talent - will be at the heart of the BBC's Edinburgh Festivals coverage across TV, radio and online.
BBC, 27th July 2016