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John Byrne

  • Scottish
  • Writer and artist

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John Byrne obituary

Artist and writer whose characters were rooted in comedy of real life.

Duncan Macmillan, The Scotsman, 13th December 2023

Artist and Tutti Frutti writer John Byrne dies, aged 83

The artist and writer John Byrne, who created the acclaimed TV series Tutti Frutti, has died at the age of 83.

Craig Williams, BBC, 1st December 2023

John Byrne obituary

Playwright and artist who wrote the BBC series Tutti Frutti and Your Cheatin' Heart, and plays including The Slab Boys.

Michael Coveney, The Guardian, 1st December 2023

Scotland's funniest 60 people

As the Glasgow International Comedy Festival prepares to launch with a gaggle of giggles later this month, we count down Scotland's funniest 60 people.

The Herald, 3rd March 2019

50ft pictures of Billy Connolly erected in Glasgow

A 'larger than life' tribute to Billy Connolly has been organised in Glasgow, with three 50ft high murals erected around the city. The results will be seen in the TV show Billy Connolly: Portrait Of A Lifetime.

British Comedy Guide, 18th May 2017

Janet Hampson: How to... audition for comedy

An interview with Janet Hampson about comedy acting.

John Byrne, The Stage, 17th May 2016

Frank Williams: My first tour, Dad's Army

We were all a bit unsure if it would work, but I was to play my original role of the vicar and laughed when 'stupid boy' Pike, Ian Lavender, was told he had to dress as a banana in a dream scene.

John Byrne, The Stage, 29th March 2016

How to... enjoy the Edinburgh Fringe on a budget

Five tips for enjoying the Fringe if you are short on cash.

John Byrne, The Stage, 4th August 2015

How to... play comedy

Whether or not you can learn to be funny is a debate that has been raging since the very first chicken crossed the road...

John Byrne, The Stage, 26th March 2015

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