comedy

Comedian and Women's Aid ambassador Maddy Anholt has died of brain cancer at the age of 35. Photo by GoFundMe/Anholt family.

'Beloved' comedian and mum dies of brain cancer, aged 35

Jim Moir illustrates members of the public at the seaside

Comedian surprises seaside-goers by illustrating members of the public

Stan Laurel and his connection to Glasgow

Glasgow’s 18 greatest television shows, chosen by Glaswegians

Viggo Venn is the winner of Britain’s Got Talent. (YouTube)

Britain’s Got Talent 2023: Norwegian comedian Viggo Venn wins

BBC iPlayer is set to release 11 short comedy films, including one directed by comedian Ricky Gervais. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

Ricky Gervais to direct short comedy film for BBC

George Logan was renowned for his double act as Dr Evadne Hinge (right) with Patrick Fyffe as Dame Hilda Bracket (left) - Credit: Getty

Hinge and Bracket star George Logan dies aged 78

Catherine Tate will announce UK Eurovision points on Saturday

Catherine Tate will announce UK Eurovision points on Saturday

Barry Humphries as Dame Edna Everage

Barry Humphries rushed to hospital in serious condition

Still Game characters. A number of recognisable faces have joined the Still Game cast in Craiglang.

Famous faces that have appeared in Still Game

Tony Robinson is best known for playing Balrick in Blackadder

Blackadder star Tony Robinson teases return of legendary comedy

The Inbetweeners star says revival would be ‘sad and pathetic’

Legendary comedian Billy Connolly with a cigarette during an interview in Edinburgh in August 1980.

The life and times of Billy Connolly in quotes from the Big Yin

Glasgow’s historic Pavilion sold to new owners

Billy Connolly speaks onstage at the 21st National Television Awards (Credit: Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)

Billy Connolly to award comedian with the ‘Spirit of Glasgow’ award

Watch: Canadian comic hails Glasgow’s warm welcome and sense of humour

Eddie Izzard will headline the Friday night of the Festival. Eddie is one of the most celebrated comics of her generation since the early 1990s and has an equally stellar reputation as a film, television and stage actor.

Suzy Eddie Izzard tells Lorraine Kelly about inspiration for new name

Billy Connolly signs his artwork

Billy Connolly talks us through his latest art collection

Some of the Wholesome Prison Blues crew post-performance at HMP Polmont

Glasgow comedians bring Barlinnie stand-up show to a venue near you

Comedian Frankie Boyle and climate campaigner Vanessa Nakate have urged the Prime Minister to throw out plans to develop a new oil and gas field in the North Sea.

Glasgow International Comedy Festival launches today

James McFadden assistant manager of Scotland looks on prior to the UEFA Nations League C Group One match between Scotland and Albania at Hampden Park in September 2018

Scotland legend McFadden to join Tam Cowan in ‘aff the baw’ event

Karen Dunbar. Picture: BBC Scotland

Karen Dunbar says “class system” to blame for inequalities in pay

Phil Wang is due to make his appearance at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival

Phil Wang to appear at Glasgow International Comedy Festival

Janey Godley was among the early guests at this year's Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Janey Godley apologises for choking during show at SEC Armadillo

The top 15 best and funniest Glasgow comedians of all time

Micky Flanagan’s If Ever We Needed It tour will take place soon

Micky Flanagan announces extra UK tour dates - how to get tickets

Micky Flanagan has announced a new UK tour

Micky Flanagan announces new UK tour including Glasgow show

Martin Graham (far left) is in the running to win £100k from the OnlyFans creative fund

Glasgow comedian in running to win £100k from OnlyFans comedy show

Fans of Parks and Recreation were treated to an impromptu reunion as Amy Poehler joined former castmate Aubrey Plaza during this weekend’s Saturday Night Live (Credit: NBCUniversal)

Parks and Recreation fans joyous over reunion on recent SNL episode

BBC Christmas Day schedule: What’s on TV - including Songs of Praise

Tim Heidecker will embark on his UK tour in March of 2023

Where to get tickets for Tim Heidecker Glasgow show

Seen here hosting the awards in 2013, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will once again be presenting the ceremony in 2021 - though this time, they will be on opposite sides of the US (Photo: Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)

Here's the full list of Golden Globe TV and film nominations for 2021

Look who was voted the best TV family of all time..

Comedy, drama and more: ten of the best shows to watch at home in the coming day...

Comedy and curry night in Giffnock

Liam Dolan and Johnny Mac will perform at the Pavilion Theatre as Francie and Josie this month

Comedy icons making a return to Glasgow stage

A shot from The Man Who Couldn't Stop Putting Things in Bins - shortlisted for a Virgin Media award.

Aspiring filmmaker set for short stardom