Chris Forbes
- Scottish
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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BBC Scotland orders more The Farm and three more comedies
The BBC has ordered another 30 minute episode of The Farm for BBC One Scotland, plus another instalment of sketch show Stevens & McCarthy, and two new sitcoms, The Islelanders and Stunners, for iPlayer.
British Comedy Guide, 22nd June 2022Gilded Balloon announces full Edinburgh Fringe Programme
Britney Spears, mental health, fitness, relationships, disability and sex are just a snippet of themes covered, while hilarious storytelling, music and magic take kids on an unforgettable journey of laughs and self-discovery.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th June 2022Judy Murray to make her Edinburgh Fringe debut
One of a new batch of shows announced by Gilded Balloon.
MacAulay, Chortle, 4th May 2022Luminaries of Lockdown: part one
We have now handed out the last of our Chortle Awards for 2021 for the Legends Of Lockdown. But what was clear from the almost 8,000 suggestions we received was the vast range of comedians and producers working to create comedy during the pandemic. More than we could possibly honour with the accolades. So today and tomorrow we highlight some of the other streaming gigs, social media feeds, podcasts and more who have done so much to provide laughs over the past 12 months.
Chortle, 29th March 2021Jim Smith makes The Farm sitcom pilot for BBC Scotland
Comedian and farmer Jim Smith has shot a half-hour sitcom pilot of The Farm, inspired by his working life, after a string of successful shorts on BBC iPlayer.
British Comedy Guide, 1st February 2021Scottish Comedy Awards 2019 nominations
The nominations for the Scottish Comedy Awards 2019 have been announced. Breaking The News leads the lists. Chris Forbes, Christopher MacArthur-Boyd, Jay Lafferty, Larry Dean, Liam Withnail, Limmy, Susie McCabe and Tom Stade are in the running for best solo show.
British Comedy Guide, 10th May 2019Chris Forbes on being a prom king during time in USA
Stand-up star Chris Forbes looks back on his time in America and wearing a See You Jimmy hat and kilt for his first gig.
Brian McIver, Daily Record, 8th May 2019Scottish Comedy Awards 2018 winners announced
The winners of the Scottish Comedy Awards 2018 have been announced. Those accepting prizes include Frankie Boyle, Des Clarke, Ray Bradshaw and Mark Nelson.
British Comedy Guide, 1st August 201827 great shows to see at the Edinburgh Festival
The Festival season is upon us and we've picked one show a day to keep you right for August. Enjoy . . .
Edinburgh Evening News, 31st July 2018Filming starts on Scot Squad Series 5
BBC Scotland has ordered a fifth series of its spoof police mockumentary series Scot Squad. Filming is now underway on six new episodes.
British Comedy Guide, 25th June 2018