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Stephen Buchanan

Stephen Buchanan is an award-winning stand-up comedian who performs regularly across the UK. He was the first ever Scottish comedian to win the coveted BBC New Comedy Award and was soon after crowned the Scottish Comedian of the Year.

He has created many viral comedy sketches online gaining well over 19 million views across Instagram and TikTok. He’s also a co-host of the popular Some Laugh Podcast and What’s the Script podcast.


He regularly performs at Monkey Barrel weekend shows throughout the year and has performed various Edinburgh Fringe shows there, including the sold-out run of his acclaimed show Charicature.


As seen/heard on: Cable Tied (BBC Three), The Dead Don’t Care (Channel 4), Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club (ITV), Comedy Central Live (Comedy Central), Scotland Stands Up (BBC One Scotland), Scot Squad (BBC One Scotland), Queen of the New Year (BBC Scotland), DIY Pundit (BT Sport), New Comedy Award (BBC Three), The Comedy Underground (BBC Scotland), The Dog Ate My Homework (CBBC), Talking Shop (BBC Radio 4), The Now Show (BBC Radio 4), You’re Part of the Problem (BBC Radio 4), The DriveTime Show (BBC Radio 2), The Arts Hour (BBC World Service), Breaking the News (BBC Radio Scotland) and Noising Up (BBC Radio Scotland).


‘Skilful, personal and pitch perfect stand-up ★★★★★’ The Wee Review

‘A great talent ★★★★★’ One4Review

‘A must-see for fans of quality stand-up ★★★★½’ The Adelaide Advertiser

‘An absolute joy from start to finish ★★★★’ The Sunday Post

‘The punchlines come thick and fast ★★★★’ The Skinny

★★★★ - Broadway World

★★★★ - Entertainment Now


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