Janey Godley
- Scottish
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Janey Godley 'happy' after 'clear scan' signals ovarian cancer 'at bay'
The Scottish comedian has been in hospital while being treated for ovarian cancer.
Hannah Roberts, The Scotsman, 15th November 2023Janey Godley 'broken' after being targeted by vile trolls who sent her picture of grave
Janey took to social media to say that the post had really "got" to her as a picture of a grave was posted online with her name on it.
Kirsten McStay, Daily Record, 31st October 2023A real audience member's view of comedy at this year's Edinburgh Fringe
Last Friday afternoon I flew up from London to the Edinburgh Fringe and last Saturday evening I flew back. It was the cheapest way except for a National Express coach and I had buggered my back a few days before so did not fancy spending hour upon hour in one position in a cramped seat.
John Fleming, John Fleming's Blog, 22nd August 2023Joe Angella's Comedy Choices for Edfringe 2023
Here is my no-nonsense list of shows to see in the "comedy" category at Ed Fringe.
Joe Angella, Fringe Review, 3rd August 2023Our top 5 picks for returning comics at #EdFringe 2023
Explore our top 5 picks for returning comics at #EdFringe 2023. Guaranteed laughs with these standout performances, handpicked by theQR.
The Quintessential Review, 14th July 2023The week in audio: Janey Godley - The C Bomb; The Skewer
A comedian with true confidence and charisma; and Jon Holmes's brilliant news mash-up.
Miranda Sawyer, The Guardian, 24th June 2023Review: Janey Godley, The C Bomb
At times this slides towards we-had-it-tough misery memoir territory, but Godley always pulls things back with a joke and a laugh.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 21st June 2023Edinburgh 2023: pick of the programme - limited runs
Our top picks of Edfringe shows with limited runs.
Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 21st June 2023Janey Godley: The C Bomb review
'I like to talk about the darkest parts of my life,' says Janey Godley in her new Radio 4 series, The C Bomb. 'I like to think I can make them funny. I think it's easier for me to deal with if everybody else laughs at the dark.'
Chortle, 20th June 2023Glasgow International Comedy Festival Closing Gala review
Glasgow's comedy festival has always attracted a wealth of great acts and been a strong showcase for upcoming local comics. But it's arguably never had the defining tentpole events of a festival like Leicester. Or the close, distilled festival spirit of much smaller rivals such as Machynlleth or the Cat Laughs in Kilkenny.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 3rd April 2023