Ashley Davies
- Journalist
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Lou Sanders: I'm trying to age joyfully. It's not easy
The comedian on her new show, her favourite Dancing On Ice outfits and the downside of swimming in freezing cold lochs.
Ashley Davies, The Times, 12th February 2025Al Murray: I could be the Duke of Atholl - or so Wikipedia said
The comedian on his family's links to Scottish nobility, debuting the Pub Landlord at the Edinburgh Fringe and his enduring love of Star Trek.
Ashley Davies, The Times, 22nd January 2025Next Big Thing 2025 nominees announced
Celya AB, Dan Tiernan, Josh Pugh, Katie Norris, Michael Odewale, Olga Koch, Paddy Young, Rachel Fairburn, Rob Copland and Tarot have been announced as the inaugural nominees for an award naming comedy's Next Big Thing.
British Comedy Guide, 9th January 2025Paul Black: I need to say sorry to anyone who ever gave me a job
The comedian on avoiding doing anything hard at all costs, his Smiths obsession and stealing his earliest memory from his sister.
Ashley Davies, The Times, 3rd October 2024Ivo Graham: 'My gig in Falkirk was top-tier awkward'
The comedian talks his most memorable Scottish performance, his long-enduring love for Gary Neville and why a recent trip to the dentist left him flabberglasted.
Ashley Davies, The Times, 14th August 2024Nina Conti: I murder other ventriloquists in their sleep
The comedian and actress on her film debut, Edinburgh show and the life-changing moment she picked up Monkey.
Ashley Davies, The Times, 26th July 2024Interview: Olga Koch
The comedian talks about wealth and where talent comes from.
Ashley Davies, Fest Mag, 25th July 2024Emma Sidi: "It's always good to do comedy that tickles yourself"
The in-demand comedian and actress talks about her new character-led performance.
Ashley Davies, The Times, 16th July 2024Eleanor Morton: "People who go into comedy to be cool are idiots"
The comedian on tackling people's misconceptions of Edinburgh, making sketches about Scottish tourism and researching inspirational tales of overlooked women.
Ashley Davies, The Times, 12th June 2024Robert Florence: "Playing is one of the most important things you can do"
The co-creator and star of the cult BBC series Burnistoun on his childhood hero, the appeal of wrestling and why he owes his parents an apology.
Ashley Davies, The Times, 15th May 2024