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Still Game. Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill). Copyright: The Comedy Unit
Greg Hemphill

Greg Hemphill

  • 54 years old
  • Scottish
  • Actor, writer and director

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BBC Scotland to air Euro football comedy specials

To tie in with this summer's European football tournament, BBC Scotland is to air The All Star Euros Sketch Show, a Breaking The News special and an entertainment series hosted by Martin Compston and Gordon Smart.

British Comedy Guide, 24th May 2024

Greg Hemphill on new comedy Dinosaur, "empty nest syndrome" and his take on Pittenweem witches row

The former Still Game star says he's been training for new sitcom's "embarrassing dad" role for 20 years - but with his real-life kids now gone, he's also embracing life in Fife!

Michael Alexander, The Dundee Courier, 20th April 2024

Dinosaur review

Greg Hemphill's new Glasgow comedy Dinosaur fails to catch light.

Alison Rowet, The Herald, 20th April 2024

The Windsors put "on hold" by Channel 4 after King's cancer diagnosis

The Windsors has been put "on hold" Channel 4 has confirmed to British Comedy Guide, with sensitivities around senior Royals' health reportedly mooted as the reason.

British Comedy Guide, 19th April 2024

Dinosaur review

BBC sitcom about autism takes a while to find its stride.

Katie Rosseinsky, The Independent, 19th April 2024

Why we'll never see Still Game star's Balmoral sitcom

The death of Queen Elizabeth brought a halt to Greg Hemphill's project, which involved the royal retreat being listed on Airbnb.

Stuart MacDonald, The Times, 19th April 2024

Greg Hemphill on his new TV role in BBC comedy Dinosaur

He may be best known for playing a mischief-making pensioner but if there was ever a role that was made for Greg Hemphill, it is that of an embarrassing dad.

Susan Swarbrick, The Herald, 13th April 2024

Dinosaur: First look pictures

The BBC has released a selection of first look images for Dinosaur, the comedy series starring Ashley Storrie which is coming to BBC Three in April.

British Comedy Guide, 18th March 2024

Greg Hemphill on River Tay wild swimming, becoming a Fifer - and why he won't rule out a Jack and Victor comeback

Greg Hemphill and his actress wife Julie Wilson Nimmo, who live in Elie, visited Tayside and Fife swim spots to film their new TV series, Jules And Greg's Wild Swim.

Michael Alexander, The Dundee Courier, 13th January 2024

Paul Black stand-up special Nostalgia lands on BBC One Scotland

Paul Black's debut stand-up special, Nostalgia, is one of several comedy shows announced for BBC Scotland's Christmas television offerings, airing alongside a special from Susie McCabe and returns for sketch show Queen Of The New Year and panel show Breaking The News.

British Comedy Guide, 28th November 2023

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