Julia Sutherland
The Funny Life Of...

The Funny Life Of...

  • Radio documentary
  • BBC Radio Scotland
  • 2018 - 2019
  • 11 episodes (2 series)

Julia Sutherland gets personal with Scotland's most fascinating comedy talents.

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Series 1, Episode 1 - Scott Agnew

Further details

Julia Sutherland meets comedian Scott Agnew for a personal and detailed look at his life, digging into the darkest corners of his psyche and discovering how his life has influenced his art.

Scott hasn't led a 'traditional' life. With a bleak outlook and whilst battling with depression, he planned to commit suicide on his 25th birthday. Looking back now, he sees this as the first pivotal moment in his life; he survived, but sought refuge and comfort in all the wrong places.

The second pivotal moment was discovering that he had contracted HIV. Scott quit the life of excess and promiscuity and now lives and works happily in Glasgow.

Broadcast details

Date
Friday 12th January 2018
Time
1:30pm
Channel
BBC Radio Scotland
Length
30 minutes

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