Karen Dunbar
- Scottish
- Actor, writer and comedian
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Karen Dunbar on 'cancel' culture and the changing rules of comedy
Over the course of our interview, Karen Dunbar will delve into complex and far-ranging subject matter - from outdated language and offence to the thorny truth about "cancel" culture - but, for now, the Glasgow-born comedian and actor is reflecting candidly on why she craves laughter.
Susan Swarbrick, The Herald, 19th February 2022Karen Dunbar: BBC right to cut sketches from comedy repeats
The BBC has banned clips from the Chewin' The Fat sketch show which mocked Japanese and blind people. Last month it was revealed that old episodes of the popular Scottish comedy series were being re-edited for repeat showings to avoid offending modern audiences.
Stuart MacDonald, The Times, 19th February 2022BBC cuts 'offensive' scenes from Chewin' The Fat repeats
Censors at the BBC have removed sketches from old episodes of the comedy show Chewin' The Fat to avoid offending modern audiences. The hit BBC Scotland comedy series has been re-edited for repeat showings.
Stuart MacDonald, The Times, 11th January 2022BBC Scotland unveils female-led comedies
Janey Godley, Ashley Storrie and Karen Dunbar are among the stars of a raft of female-led comedies commissioned by BBC Scotland. Commissions include Dregs, Stevens & McCarthy, Who Runs The World? and Two For One.
British Comedy Guide, 26th May 2021Karen Dunbar on the 10 things that changed her life
Including vaping, a music programme for her computer, and The Comedy Unit.
Nan Spowart, The National (Scotland), 28th March 2021Karen Dunbar using rap to combat isolation
Scots comedian and actor Karen Dunbar is to introduce community groups to the joys of rap to help combat isolation during the pandemic.
Nan Spowart, The National (Scotland), 21st February 202110 greatest Scottish comedians - and their best gags
Cast your vote for Scotland's best comedian in our online poll.
Daily Record, 24th May 2019Scotland'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 2019Witsherface review
Comprising an amorphous line-up of around 20 performers, Witsherface is less a sketch ensemble than a community, a showcase for female Glaswegian comic talent with an emphasis on promoting the grassroots.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 13th March 2016Karen Dunbar announces wedding plans
Scots comedy actress Karen Dunbar is 'over the moon' as she announces wedding plans.
Paul English, Daily Record, 2nd March 2016