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Jay Lafferty shares her thoughts on her comedy hero Dylan Moran
The List
I have always had a thing for dark haired, unshaven, slightly dishevelled gents. I'm a big fan of the sardonic drunk who turns up at parties to roll his eyes and make sardonic quips which is why Dylan Moran is not only my comedy hero but something of an icon for me.
The Bench, Gilded Balloon Rose Theatre (Venue 76) ****
The Scotsman
It feels like the start of the kind of dealing-with-death play that you may have come to fear at the Fringe. Luckily, comedian Keir McAllister’s writing is far sharper than the opening soundtrack and does a brilliant job of subverting any such expectations.
Jay Lafferty: Women lead the way in politics and comedy
The National
THE notion that politics and comedy are closely related has only grown stronger since Donald Trump entered the Presidential candidacy race. From outrageous plans to build walls to quips about his member, “The Donald” is taking satire to the brink of destruction
Breaking The News Podcast
BBC Radio Scotland
Scotland's award winning satirical news quiz is now a podcast.
Have a listen to Series 6 Episode 10 featuring Raymond Mearns, Val McDermid, AlBarrie and Jay Lafferty.
With host Des Clarke
Brexit Heads for That Riveting Black Hole
The New York Times
Brexit could still happen. But for the first time the odds on it happening are no better than even