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Brian Cox

Brian Cox (I)

  • 78 years old
  • Scottish
  • Actor

Press clippings

Brian Cox cleared by watchdog after calling Donald Trump C-word three times on live TV

Ofcom reviewed an episode of Channel 4's The Last Leg in which Dundee-born Brian Cox was asked to comment on Donald Trump's re-election.

Stuart MacDonald, The Dundee Courier, 21st February 2025

The Last Leg star Adam Hills apologises multiple times for Brian Cox's furious Donald Trump rant

78-year-old Brian was a guest on the late-night Channel 4 talk show and unleashed about the current US president. It was down to 54-year-old Australian comedian Adam to clear the air after Brian blurted out the c-bomb three times.

Seamus Duff, The Mirror, 1st February 2025

Brian Cox, British comedy and the unfair treatment of Brass Eye: "That ignorant sensibility is prejudiced and biased"

When speaking with the BBC in 2001, Cox was asked for his opinion on the show Brass Eye.

Jacob Simmons, Far Out, 8th November 2024

Brian Cox named as new patron of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has announced actor Brian Cox as the newest Patron of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st March 2024

Fern Brady & fellow comedians dominate The List magazine's Hot 100

Comedians dominate Scottish culture magazine The List's Hot 100 creative movers and shakers, with Fern Brady in the number 2 position, Marjolein Robertson at 3 and Kieran Hodgson at 9.

British Comedy Guide, 30th November 2023

Brian Cox returns as Bob Servant for two final Radio 4 specials

Succession star Brian Cox is returning to his Dundee burger van owner character Bob Servant for two specials in which the character announces his retirement from public life.

British Comedy Guide, 8th November 2023

Bob Servant reboot speculation after cryptic post with Brian Cox

The creator of the iconic Scottish TV series Bob Servant has sparked speculation among fans that a series reboot or special could be on the cards after a cryptic post on social media.

Lucy Garcia, The National (Scotland), 28th July 2023

Matt Berry, Kevin Eldon & Spencer Jones join Vic & Bob film The Glove

Vic & Bob's debut film The Glove appears to have found its supporting cast, with a script readthrough at production company StudioPOW featuring Matt Berry, Kevin Eldon and Spencer Jones joining the previously announced Brian Cox, alongside Gina McKee, Dan Renton Skinner, Lauren O'Rourke, Bobby Mair, Sunil Patel and Rob Carter.

British Comedy Guide, 1st February 2023

Paul Black brings a Hogmanay whodunnit spoof to BBC Scotland

TikTok star Paul Black writes, directs and stars in Paul Black's First Footing for BBC Scotland, part of a festive line-up for the corporation north of the border that also features the return of Greg Hemphill and Robert Florence's Queen Of The New Year and Ooh The Banter, a celebration of Scottish humour presented by Jack Docherty.

British Comedy Guide, 30th November 2022

Toast Of Tinseltown wins Rose d'Or award

Toast Of Tinseltown has won the international Rose d'Or award for comedy.

British Comedy Guide, 28th November 2022

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