John Byrne
- Scottish
- Writer and artist
Press clippings
John Byrne obituary
Artist and writer whose characters were rooted in comedy of real life.
Duncan Macmillan, The Scotsman, 13th December 2023Artist 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 2023John 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 2023Scotland'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 201950ft 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 2017Janet Hampson: How to... audition for comedy
An interview with Janet Hampson about comedy acting.
John Byrne, The Stage, 17th May 2016Frank 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 2016How 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 2015How 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