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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

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
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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

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
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💥 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

💥 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
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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

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
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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.

Des Clarke

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.

BBC

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.

Sunday Herald

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.

The List

Edinburgh Evening News – Genius

Touched by genius. His comedy was astonishing and indescribably funny, leaving the audience breathless.

Edinburgh Evening News

Metro – genius in action

So funny it’s almost painful to watch him perform… genius in action.

Metro

The Stage – memorable

Memorable, distinctive and very popular… he is a comedic Kalashnikov.

The Stage

Chortle – Frighteningly young

Frighteningly talented. Clarke – with an E – is going to be a star.

Chortle

Daily Record – Unmissable

An irresistible comedian… simply unmissable.

Daily Record