Mark Nelson
- Scottish
- Writer and stand-up comedian
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Greg Hemphill & Robert Florence's Queen Of The New Year returns to BBC
Greg Hemphill and Robert Florence's sketch show Queen Of The New Year is returning to BBC Scotland on 1st January for a fourth year running, as part of the corporation's festive programming. Other cast members include Florence's The Scotts co-stars Louise McCarthy and Barbara Rafferty, stand-up and actor Stephen Buchanan and Limmy's Show alumni Martin Quinn and Paul McCole.
British Comedy Guide, 14th November 2024Mark Nelson hits out after being mocked for Scottish accent in English pub
Mark Nelson, a former Scottish Comedian of the Year, has spoken of his dismay at being targeted over his accent while he was in a pub in Bath.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 28th October 2024ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards returns with Jones Bootmaker sponsor
The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards have confirmed details of their return at the 2024 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, with a new cash sponsor.
British Comedy Guide, 29th July 2024Comedy Arcade announces its first Fringe guests
Those taking part this year include Mark Watson, The Chase's Jenny Ryan, Andrew O'Neill, Mitch Benn, Mark Nelson, Lorna Rose Treen, Ada Campe, Thom Tuck, Rich Wilson and James Barr.
Chortle, 2nd July 2024Mark Nelson on the 10 things that changed his life
Scottish comedian Mark Nelson spoke with the Sunday National about the 10 things that changed his life.
Adam Robertson, The National (Scotland), 25th February 2024Mark Nelson to film BBC stand-up special
Mark Nelson is to film a stand-up special for the BBC in his home town of Dumfries.
British Comedy Guide, 17th February 2024Life according to... comedian Mark Nelson
We caught up with comedian Mark Nelson as he prepares for one of his biggest shows yet at the King's Theatre as part of next month's Glasgow International Comedy Festival.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 13th February 2024Rarely asked questions: Mark Nelson
Scottish comedy star Mark Nelson is currently on the road on his first UK & Irish tour.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th February 2024Paul 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(ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards announce longlists
The (ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards - the alternative new Fringe-based awards run by volunteers - have announced their longlists.
British Comedy Guide, 14th August 2023