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The Krankies caught in rescue drama

Scots comedy duo Ian and Janette Tough, aka The Krankies, had to be towed through a huge flood after their car broke down and got stuck.

Beverley Lyons, Daily Record, 8th December 2015

Gary Hollywood: I overloaded on fake tan

Mrs Brown's Boys star Gary Hollywood has confirmed he and the cast have just completed recording their two Christmas specials for the BBC.

Beverley Lyons, Daily Record, 5th October 2015

The comedy couple who took their show to the Fringe

Working with your other half shouldn't be a laughing matter - but don't tell that to comedy couple Keir and Jay McAllister.

Beverley Lyons, Daily Record, 24th August 2015

Top 10 FREE shows which will leave you bemused & amused

Want to experience this year's Fringe but don't want to delve deep into your pockets? Our showbiz gal Bev picks 10 free shows for you to enjoy.

Beverley Lyons, Daily Record, 20th August 2015

Hardeep Singh Kohli on looking for love

The ex-TV funnyman is appearing at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh and admits he's desperate to find love again after splitting with is wife eight years ago.

Beverley Lyons, Daily Record, 18th August 2015

Show with taxidermy artist's dead animals up for award

Sing for Your Life, which features stuffed animal carcasses being used as puppets, has been listed for the new Fringe Sustainable Practice awards - for its ultimate recycling job.

Beverley Lyons, Daily Record, 14th August 2015

We've found some of the weirdest shows out there

From Pulp Fiction puppetry, to naked comedy, to the Medium in a caravan - we've found some of the weirdest shows at this year's Festival.

Beverley Lyons, Daily Record, 4th August 2015

Enjoy the fest without breaking the bank

Travel, accommodation, food and drink all amount to a total of £260 million being spent at the Fringe - but you can save on simple things using a bit of local savvy.

Beverley Lyons, Daily Record, 4th August 2015

Final colour footage of Stan Laurel emerges online

Final colour footage of the late great Stan Laurel has emerged on line to celebrate the late comedy actor's birthday today - June 16.

Beverley Lyons, Daily Record, 16th June 2015

Helen Lederer: I'd love it if I inspired Bridget Jones

The 60-year-old Helen Lederer first stepped into the comedy spotlight thirty years ago as a drunk Sloane ranger in an alternative sketch show.

Beverley Lyons, Daily Record, 1st April 2015

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