Brian Ferguson
- Scottish
- Actor
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Susan Calman taking over BBC's Hogmanay coverage
Susan Calman is to take over from Jackie Bird as the host of BBC Scotland's Hogmanay coverage.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 6th November 2019First look: Still Game live finale in Glasgow
Still Game stars begin final farewell with Hydro spectacular in Glasgow.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 28th September 2019Scotsman review set Still Game on road to iconic status
Still Game's creators have recalled how a five-star review in The Scotsman kick-started the comedy phenomenon.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 27th September 2019Fringe needs to shout about its many success stories
It is clear that culture has been, and continues to be, Edinburgh's calling card to the rest of the world. But just as its remarkable literary history was a closely-kept secret until it was officially recognised by Unesco, perhaps the Fringe's contribution has been under-sold, even after more than 70 years?
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 25th September 2019Fringe-goers could be charged £10 for 'reusable' cups
Festival-goers could be charged up to £10 for "reusable" cups at pop-up bars during Edinburgh's main events as part of a bid to drive down their carbon footprint.
Brian Ferguson, Edinburgh Evening News, 20th September 2019Still Game stars promise 'different vibe' at live show
Still Game stars Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill have vowed to stage a huge "retirement party" for Jack and Victor when they take their final bow at the Hydro in Glasgow - with classic characters from Chewin' the Fat set to help give them a send-off.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 28th August 2019Fringe could become a 'playground for the privileged'
Grass-roots promoters are demanding an overhaul of the Fringe to end the "exploitation" of venue workers and ensure it is properly regulated for the first time.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 10th August 2019Fair Fringe campaigners getting bolder over poverty
Fair Fringe campaigners getting bolder about exposing 'poverty pay'.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 31st July 2019Gender pay gap at Edinburgh Fringe exposed
Men are earning an average of 60 per cent more than women at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, according to new research published today. Their pay packet for the month is said to be nearly £200 more than for the average female worker - both on and off-stage.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 26th July 2019New Fringe events to help stressed-out performers
The Fringe Society is to set-up drop-in mental health and wellbeing sessions and workshops at its headquarters in August in response to demand from previous participants.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 6th June 2019