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Ask a typical Glaswegian, Dundonian or Doonhammer to
name you a famous Scottish opera singer, orchestra leader or ballet dancer
and they will struggle. Ask them to name a famous Scottish comedian and
instantly names such as Billy Connolly, Ricki Fulton, Chic Murray and
Frankie Boyle will trip off of their tongue.
The patter, banter, craic – call it what you will
– Scots have the best sense of humour in the world. The Scottish comedy
scene is great and each year the Scottish Comedian of the Year competition
-SCOTY- celebrates it in style. So much so that
last year’s final has been nominated for Best Traditional Event in the
Scottish Event Awards.
This year's judging panel included; Sanjeev
Kohli & Jane McCarry better known as Naveed & Isa from
BBC Still Game, Steve Bennett
(Chortle.co.uk), Anthony Butler (Off The Kerb), Lee Martin
(Gag Reflex & Frog and Bucket), Stu Who (Scottish Comedy
Legend) and Alan Tyler (Head of Comedy and Entertainment at
BBC Scotland).
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