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Paul English

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Gary: Tank Commander set to go UK-wide on BBC

Scottish comedy series Gary: Tank Commander has scored a direct hit by winning a slot in the BBC's UK-wide schedules.

Paul English, Daily Record, 14th May 2011

Scottish comics admit frustrations at being overlooked

The creators of the new wave of Scottish TV comedy including Limmy's Show and Gary: Tank Commander have said they're prepared to look elsewhere if BBC London continue to snub their work.

Paul English, Daily Record, 5th May 2011

Burnistoun's Florence & Connell may switch to Channel 4

Burnistoun comedy duo Robert Florence and Iain Connell may move to Channel 4 after BBC chiefs dragged their heels over a decision to put out their show UK-wide.

Paul English, Daily Record, 4th May 2011

Limmy, Tank Commander & Burnistoun may be shown UK wide

Hit Scottish comedies Limmy's Show, Gary: Tank Commander and Burnistoun are on the verge of securing a deal to be screened across the UK.

Paul English, Daily Record, 3rd May 2011

Burnistoun comedy lads have their eye on Hogmanay slot

Burnistoun comedy writers Robert Florence and Iain Connell have admitted they don't care if they are never picked up by BBC chiefs in London - because they've got their eyes on a prize much closer to home.

Paul English, Daily Record, 22nd March 2011

Limmy wonders what he should tell son about his career

Brian Limond has a dilemma - how does he explain to his son what dad did for a living when he was younger?

Paul English, Daily Record, 12th February 2011

Catherine Tate relives childhood for Christmas telly

Catherine Tate is one of a handful of big comedy names behind Sky One's series of short films in the run-up to Christmas.

Paul English, Daily Record, 18th December 2010

Alan Carr insists he gets more out of celebs

Alan Carr reckons the reason some of his 'interviews' seem a bit light on content is down to a combination of media training, guests clamming up and Channel 4's lawyers wetting themselves in fear of lawsuits.

Paul English, Daily Record, 11th December 2010

Limmy: Fatherhood's made me more responsible

He's Scotlands most controversial new comedian and is loved and loathed in equal measure. But Brian Limond, aka Limmy, isn't bothered that he has divided opinion among Scots viewers - two of the biggest names in British TV comedy have given him their full seal of approval.

Paul English, Daily Record, 17th November 2010

Dan Clark interview

""One time a guy in a wheelchair started shouting abuse and an entire crew of 30 people were too scared to do anything. That's how scary this guy was - a guy in a wheelchair..."

Paul English, Daily Record, 6th November 2010

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