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Janey Godley, Scottish stand-up who found humour in adversity

The Glaswegian stand-up comic was raised in Shettleston in the East End of the city.

Evening Standard

Janey Godley death: Daughter and Nicola Sturgeon lead tributes after Scottish comedian dies following cancer battle

She was receiving palliative care for terminal cancer.

Evening Standard

Comedian Janey Godley, known for Sturgeon parodies and Trump sign, dies aged 63

She was receiving palliative care for terminal cancer.

The Independent UK

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Janey Godley is in ‘final beats of her life,’ comedian’s daughter confirms

The comedian has received an honorary degree from the University Of Glasgow

The Independent UK

Janey Godley’s daughter says her mother is in the 'final beats of her life'

Godley has been awarded an honorary degree from the University Of Glasgow, which her daughter said had ‘brought her so much joy’ in her final days.

Evening Standard

'Immensely proud': Janey Godley given honorary doctorate from Glasgow University

JANEY Godley has been given any honorary doctorate by the University of Glasgow ...

The National (Scotland)

Doctor Who and Baby Reindeer stars up for public award at Bafta Scotland

ACTORS Ncuti Gatwa, David Tennant, Richard Gadd and Ashley Storrie are among those nominated for a Bafta Scotland award voted for by the public.

The National (Scotland)

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Janey Godley reveals the worst thing about dying as she approaches ‘the end of it’

Scottish comedian confirmed that she is receiving palliative care in September

The Independent UK

Janey Godley's daughter says pair cried over her nomination for Bafta Scotland award

JANEY Godley’s daughter has shared that the pair “had a cry” over her nomination for a prestigious national award saying it is an important…

The National (Scotland)

'Have a bit of compassion': Janey Godley's daughter responds to online trolls

THE comedian and actress Ashley Storrie has issued a statement following her mother Janey Godley’s announcement that she was entering end-of-life…

The National (Scotland)

The week in TV: Feud: Truman Capote vs the Swans; Danny Dyer: How to Be a Man; Blue Lights; Dinosaur – review

Tom Hollander heads a deliciously starry but drawn-out drama about Capote and his gal pals; Danny Dyer talks to geezers; the Belfast cop series is back with a bang; and neurodiverse Nina is a sparky sitcom gem

The Guardian - UK

Dinosaur review – autism sitcom thrills with jokes about loyalty cards and thrush

This spiky and heartfelt comedy might be powered by the lead character’s autism, but it’s not defined by it. It gives people with the condition a long overdue voice

The Guardian - UK

Ashley Storrie on her new comedy: 'Dinosaur is about embracing difference, not being ashamed of it'

Ashley Storrie plays a dinosaur expert with autism who goes on a journey of self-discovery in BBC3 comedy.

WhatToWatch

Dinosaur: release date, cast, plot, trailer, interviews and everything you need to know

Dinosaur is a BBC3 and Hulu comedy with Ashley Storrie playing an autistic 30-something on a voyage of self-discovery.

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Janey review – behind-the-scenes doc shows standup at her hilarious and heartfelt best

On tour with her daughter after her cancer diagnosis the Scottish national treasure opens up about her life and finds big laughs in the face of death

Glasgow Live

Glasgow's Janey Godley opens up on life, death and counselling with BBC Radio show

Glasgow comedian Janey Godley has a new show on BBC Radio 4 talking about growing up in the east end and how she decided to start attending counselling after her cancer diagnosis.

Daily Record

Janey Godley 'proud of her lassie' as daughter lands exciting new BBC TV role

'Dinosaur', created by the producers behind 'Fleabag', will tell the tale of an autistic woman navigating life.

The Independent UK

Janey Godley shares heartbreaking cancer update

The stand-up comedian was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2021

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The Independent UK

Janey Godley shares heartbreaking cancer update

The stand-up comedian was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2021

The Independent UK

Janey Godley shares heartbreaking cancer update as husband reacts: ‘I thought he was being sick’

The stand-up comedian was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2021

The Independent UK

Janey Godley shares heartbreaking cancer update

The stand-up comedian was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2021

Glasgow Live

Janey Godley returns to Glasgow saying 'I am home' as she finishes final tour

Glasgow comedian Janey Godley and her daughter, Ashley Storrie, have completed their 'Not Dead Yet' tour with the comic finally returning to Glasgow saying she is 'home'.

Daily Mirror

Janey Godley emotional as her 'Not Dead Yet' tour comes to an end amid cancer battle

Comedian Janey Godley thanked fans for their support as her 'Not Dead Yet' tour - which she completed in between gruelling chemotherapy sessions - came to a close

The Guardian - UK

Janey Godley is a comic with the common touch – her final tour is as much communion as standup

Not Dead Yet addresses the return of Godley’s ovarian cancer. But mostly it is a celebratory farewell from a performer who has welcomed the crowd into her remarkable life

The Independent UK

Comedian Janey Godley: How Jimmy Carr convinced me to get back on stage after my cancer diagnosis

Incurable cancer hasn’t stopped Scottish stand-up Janey Godley from getting back on the road. She tells Isobel Lewis about the downsides of juggling chemo with live performance, and what she hopes her legacy will be

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