Paul English
- Journalist
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Susie McCabe on why she's learning to be unapologetic
Twelve years ago Susie McCabe was rewiring shops. Today she's more interested in rewiring the way people think. "It's about challenging the status quo," says the Glasgow comedian, who'll bring her new show, Merchant of Menace, to her hometown's comedy festival next month.
Paul English, The Herald, 26th February 2024How Zara Gladman went from scientist to rising star of Scottish comedy
When Zara Gladman embarked on her career as a marine biologist, a headline show at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival wasn't on her radar. However, next spring she'll begin the next phase of her metamorphosis from scientist to comedian with a show at the city's Oran Mor.
Paul English, The Herald, 1st November 2023Why this writer believes the Carry On films are really 'defiantly feminist'
They represent the worst of slap and tickle seaside humour and were - and remain - morally dubious, sexist and even exploitative. Or, according to the author of a new book about the Carry On movies, they are empowering and full of strong women. Caroline Frost studied the films' representation of women, class and sexuality, concluding that the notoriously bawdy films have become misunderstood and she says some of the scripts from the long-running franchise might even be considered "defiantly feminist".
Paul English, The Sunday Post, 10th May 2022Bill Bailey attacks government's Channel 4 privatisation plans
"We're living in a time of Orwellian double-speak, where black is white and up is down. The government have consulted on this idea, people said it was a bad idea, and they're going to steam ahead with it anyway."
Paul English, The Sunday Post, 24th April 2022Elaine C Smith on discovering new purpose in the pandemic
She is one of Scotland's most popular entertainers, but Elaine C Smith has revealed how the pandemic almost drove her out of showbusiness.
Paul English, The Sunday Post, 7th December 2021Janey Godley: an artist at the peak of her vocal powers
Janey Godley had big plans for 2020, but they did not involve Nicola Sturgeon, emotional life jackets or Frank getting the door.
Paul English, The Sunday Times, 27th December 2020Limmy reveals why he's bowing out
Brian Limond says he is now devoting his creative energies to interactive online streaming site Twitch as he ditches the pressure of tours and telly.
Paul English, Daily Record, 2nd October 2020Sanjeev Kohli: how lockdown sent him into depression
Still Game and River City star Sanjeev Kohli revealed his battles with depression two years ago and has found the pandemic to be a bigger struggle than he initially thought.
Paul English, Daily Record, 14th September 2020Gavin Mitchell: virus rules impossible in Clansman
Gavin Mitchell reckons Isa would have scuppered social distancing policy as he tells of real-life fears for Scotland's entertainment industry after lockdown.
Paul English, Daily Record, 20th August 2020Janey Godley opens up on those hilarious voiceovers
Since lockdown began, people have woken up to Janey Godley's comedy by the hundreds of thousands. They have been drawn to her work by the sweary reheats of Nicola Sturgeon's daily Covid-19 press briefings.
Paul English, Daily Record, 17th May 2020