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WHO IS THE VOICE OF JEOPARDY??
24th September 2024A HEARTY SCOTTISH BREAKFAST
24th September 2024ONE SHOW WONDER
24th September 2024
Catch Des and Jennifer hosting Heart Scotland Breakfast
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This Early Bird is back with the Early Bird Breakfast Club, speaking to inspirational individuals about their cancer journey, and how an early diagnosis means they are now living well. ⏰🐦
Watch the full video now to hear all their stories👇getcheckedearly.org/real-stories
Meet Jackie, who was diagnosed with mouth cancer 20 years ago when she was pregnant with her son, Jack. But thanks to her acting early when she found a lump in her mouth, she and her son are both thriving two decades on!
If you’re experiencing unusual, persistent symptoms, don’t wait – contact your GP practice or dentist.
#BetheEarlyBird and visit getcheckedearly.org to learn more. #AD
HAPPY HOGMANAY!! 🥳⭐️🍾
As a wee boy growing up watching Rikki Fulton & co I still have to pinch myself that I get the honour of being on TV tonight 🙏🏻
With the weather the way it is, I’m just glad they didn’t have me standing out on Princes street with a microphone and a poncho 😂🌧️🙈
I’m doubling up tonight. I’ll be kicking off the big NY party on BBC Scotland at 9pm with the Not Quite End Of Year Show. Amazing guests, chat, music, laughs, a squad of merry revellers and some shocking dance moves (from me!) What a party!! 🎉😜
Then straight over to BBC1 Scotland at 9.30pm for Breaking The Year. We’ve got an ALL STAR cast ready to let rip on the wildest 12 months of news ever 💫
Hope you can join me! Falling that, if you’re absolutely steaming you can catch it at all on the iPlayer a week next Tuesday 😜🥳
Enjoy whatever you’re up to, stay safe and awwrabest for 2025!! 🥳🎊🏴🥂
#hogmanay #newyear #2025 #BBC #comedy #music #NQOYS #scotland #martipellow #strictly #babyreindeer
I know a thing or two about being the early bird, with my 5am starts for my radio show! ⏰🐦
Recently, I took to Buchanan Street in Glasgow to speak to the public about why they too should be an early bird, in the latest campaign by the Scottish Government which is all about acting on possible cancer symptoms as early as possible.
From a recent survey, 32% of people in Scotland would delay days, weeks and even months to contact their GP practice about an unusual, persistent symptom. Yet 83% of people in Scotland say they’d complain about a missing delivery item within a day 🤯
If you have any unusual, persistent symptoms your GP practice wants to know. Finding cancer earlier can mean there’s more treatment options available, a greater chance of living well after treatment and better news to tell the family.
#BetheEarlyBird just like me and visit getcheckedearly.org to learn more. #AD
Back on live TV duty at the Fringe this week with my pals from @bbctheoneshow 🔥💯 Shout out to this line up of legends for bringing a unique cocktail of sunshine, laughter & well fitted jeans!!! 😜🏴👖☀️
@abiclarkecomedy @paulmertonsukiwebster @kirstyseager @bbcone @alexjonesthomson
#edinburgh #fringe #comedy #tv #laughs #oneshow #jeans #scotland #fashionista
💥 New for 2024! Celebrating a record breaking launch for Jeopardy on ITV1. A truly iconic quiz show. Been a massive fan of the US version for years - beyond honoured now to be the actual VOICE OF JEOPARDY!! 💯⭐️
Some of the voiceover was done live on the studio floor. Which gave me the perfect chance to sneak on set and pretend to be @stephenfryactually while the big man was on his tea break!! 😜☕️
It’s a world class show and I’m genuinely buzzing to be doing my bit to bring it to life. So if you fancy hearing my dulcet tones, @ukjeopardy is on ITV1 daily at 4pm! 📺😎
📸 @wearewhispertv @itv @wearestv
#jeopardy #itv #quiz #stephenfry #tv #voiceover #daytime #question #answer #stv #whisper
BREAKING THE YEAR!!! ⭐️🚨
Back on telly tonight. Hosting a cracking panel of guests running down the best bits of 2023. Remember, every laugh works off the calories of four Brussels sprouts & three Maltesers. The NY shred starts here! 😜💯💪🏻
BBC Scotland, 10pm TONIGHT ⭐️
BBC1 & iplayer tomorrow. Enjoy!! 📺 🏴🔥
#bbc #tv #scotland #comedy #laugh #breakingtheyear #hogmanay #topical #news #panelshow #breakingthenews #fitnessmotivation #christmas #theresyerdinner
WE DID IT!!!!! 🔥💯💪🏻
That smile on my face is a mixture of elation and pure relief. By far the biggest challenge I’ve ever done. Abseiling off the Forth Bridge - I’m so glad I packed that extra pair of pants!! 🤣👍🏻
I genuinely couldn’t have done it without all your donations. A massive thank you on behalf of the amazing amputee charity @fyf_charity 🙏🏻
Also a big shout out to the top team @heartscotland & the hundreds of folk that turned out in the rain to watch 👏🏻☔️
You can still donate to help our big charity appeal @globals_make_some_noise
Click the link in my bio or use these text numbers:
DES20
DES30
DES40
Text these codes to 70766 to donate £20, £30 or £40.
The ultimate leap of faith. Des’s Big Drop. Done. THANK YOU!!! ❤️🏴🏅
📸 @gerardojac
#charity #global #makesomenoise #des #bigdrop #abseil #forthbridge #scotland #heart #radio #bluesteel #dontlookdown #fife #edinburgh #feelingropey
❤️ Need some help… I’m taking on a MASSIVE challenge this Sunday. I’ll be abseiling 165ft off the Forth Bridge with my pals at the wonderful amputee charity @fyf_charity. All in aid of @globals_make_some_noise appeal on Heart Breakfast 💯🏴🎙️
I’ve been scared of heights since I was a wee boy growing up in the high flats. Not gonna lie, I’m literally getting roped into this 🙈 I did offer some alternative fundraising ideas… but apparently a sponsored silence doesn’t work on the radio!! 🤣🤫
Anyway, if you can give a few quid it will make a massive difference to a lot of people & hopefully help push me over the edge. Check out the link in my bio or text the numbers below - thank you!!! 🙏🏻💫 🧗♀️
DES20
DES30
DES40
Text these codes to 70766
To donate £20, £30 or £40
#charity #global #makesomenoise #des #bigdrop #abseil #forthbridge #scotland #heart #radio #edinburgh #fife #dontlookdown #ontheedge #leapoffaith #brickingit
🎥🌟 LIVE from the Edinburgh Festival! What a brilliant few days broadcasting from the Fringe for BBC1🔥🎭
I even got a 5 star review… albeit from my Uber driver but I’ll take it 😜🚘
I had the pleasure of chatting to some of this year’s line up. Massive thanks to @gylesbrandreth, @iamgailporter, @robin_grainger, @therealbaddiel & more!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Check out the best bits on @bbctheoneshow & @bbciplayer 🙌🏻 Mon the Fringe!! 🏴💯
#theoneshow #edinburgh #bbc #livetv #interview #fringe #comedy #behindthescenes #scotland #fringe #laughs #gylesbrandreth #jokes
About Des Clarke
Des Clarke is one of the UK’s most exciting performers. He has made a name for himself as both a highly successful comedian and one of television and radio’s star presenters.
It all began for Des when he won a nationwide search to host the iconic Saturday morning show SM:TV Live. This weekly two hour broadcast showcased his abilities both as a comedian and presenter, including character sketches, celebrity interviews and comic monologues.
That forms part of an impressive TV career with presenting credits including Breaking The News, Des Doesn’t Do, Hogmanay Live, Sport Relief Tryathlon, STV Appeal, Club Cupid, Sportsround and Children in Need.
Not forgetting the honour of being asked to host the live Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony to a global TV audience of 1 billion viewers.
Des is a much loved voice on the airwaves too and can be heard waking Scotland up every morning as host of the Heart Breakfast Show. He also fronts hit comedy series Breaking The News on BBC Radio Scotland.
Over the years he has interviewed some of the showbiz world’s biggest names including Ed Sheeran, Pink, Robbie Williams, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Rita Ora and Katy Perry.
Stand-up comedy remains Des’s first love and he performs regularly throughout the UK. He has also toured the world with his unique brand of observational humour, appearing on stage in New York, Dubai, Melbourne and Los Angeles.
Along the way, Des became one of Scotland’s best loved panto stars. Completing a record breaking 5 year headline run at the world famous King’s Theatre in Glasgow.
A high profile newspaper columnist and after dinner speaker too, Des Clarke has established himself as an exceptional all round performer.
Awards
Scottish Comedy Award
Best TV/Radio Comedian
Scottish Comedy Award
Best Radio Show
Scottish Variety Awards
Outstanding Contribution
ITV Golden Mic Award
Outstanding Contribution
Chortle Award
Best Newcomer
BBC New Comedy Award
(Runner Up)
So You Think You're Funny
(Runner Up)
Daily Telegraph Open Mic
(Runner Up)
ARIA Award
Best Music Breakfast Show Nominee
Sony Radio Awards
Best Comedy Programme (Runner Up)
Celtic Media Award
Best Radio Comedy (Runner Up)
Arqiva Radio Awards
Best UK Breakfast Show (Runner Up)
Comedy.co.uk Award
Best Radio Panel Show (Runner Up)
X-Trax Radio Awards
Best Presenter Scotland
Press
BBC – Funniest Man
Des Clarke may actually be the funniest man I’ve ever seen. Absolutely excellent. He speaks in a stammering wall of sound… then a full sentence emerges it stands out as starkly as a rhyming couplet. The man’s a poet.
Sunday Herald – League of their own
Clarke’s performances are in a league of their own. Onstage he is a racing car wrapped in an express train inside a space rocket. And he’s funny. Very funny.
The List – prodigious
The prodigious talent of Des Clarke shone like no other comedian. His energy is boundless. Des Clarke is on the cusp of stardom. He’s a blistering cacophony of comic neurosis, whose fusion of speed and erratic nonsense is incredible. A true Scottish comedy genius in waiting.
Edinburgh Evening News – Genius
Touched by genius. His comedy was astonishing and indescribably funny, leaving the audience breathless.
Metro – genius in action
So funny it’s almost painful to watch him perform… genius in action.
The Stage – memorable
Memorable, distinctive and very popular… he is a comedic Kalashnikov.
Chortle – Frighteningly young
Frighteningly talented. Clarke – with an E – is going to be a star.
Daily Record – Unmissable
An irresistible comedian… simply unmissable.