Janey Godley

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Ashley Storrie on the new project honouring her mother Janey Godley

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Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon leaving following the funeral of Scottish comedian Janey Godley at St Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow. (Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Janey Godley funeral: Nicola Sturgeon at funeral of Scottish comedian

People line the streets as Scottish comedian Janey Godley's hearse travels through Edinburgh on its way to her funeral service, which will be held at St Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow on Saturday

Janey Godley's hearse showered with roses along Royal Mile

Janey Godley was one of the first comedians to see the potential of social media, and she was a master of the medium

Coffin of Janey Godley to travel up Edinburgh's Royal Mile

Ashley Storrie as Nina in Dinosaur, a comedy drama from the makers of Fleabag and The Tourist, which is set in Glasgow. Picture: BBC

Janey Godley's daughter Ashley Storrie secures new sitcom series

Ashley Storrie arriving at the BAFTA Scotland Awards in Glasgow. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Janey Godley's daughter Ashley Storrie wins double at Scottish Baftas

Janey Godley was a comedian unafraid to speak her mind.

Janey Godley in her own words: 10 quotes from the much-missed comedian

'She will be remembered most of all for just being Janey'

Janey Godley and Nicola Sturgeon pictured together at the Aye Write book festival in Glasgow in May 2023. PIC: PA.

Nicola Sturgeon: Janey Godley 'helped save lives' during pandemic

Comedian Janey Godley dies 'surrounded by loved ones'

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Comedian’s daughter thanks University of Glasgow for honouring her mother “in the final beats of her life”

'So much joy': Janey Godley awarded honorary degree in hospice bed

Janey Godley and her dog Honey

Janey Godley's emotional post over pet dog reunion during hospice care

A woman receiving advice following a cancer diagnosis

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Terminally-ill comedian Janey Godley issues further cancer update

Comedian Janey Godley speaks from her hospital bed

Janey Godley gives 'devastating' update on cancer treatment

Comedian Janey Godley. Picture: John Devlin

Janey Godley cancels tour amid 'hardest news in whole cancer journey'

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Borders Book Festival reviews: Rory Bremner, Janey Godley & more

Janey Godley: I was mocked and told off for swearing trying to break into comedy

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Janey Godley and Ashley Storrie on the red carpet at the Glasgow Film Festival. Picture: Eoin Carey

Janey Godley on why she cannot wait to get back out on tour again

A new documentary about the life of Scottish comedian Janey Godley is coming out this month.

Where to see the Janey Godley documentary and what she's famous for

Janey Godley visited the Glasgow Film Theatre ahead of the world premiere of a new fly-on-the-wall documentary on the comic in March. Picture: John Devlin

Janey Godley on turning her cancer into comedy and starring in her own film

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Judges to honour ‘gallus’ comic with Sir Billy Connolly award

Comedian Janey Godley. Picture: John Devlin

Janey Godley 'happy' after 'clear scan' signals ovarian cancer 'at bay'

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Martin Compston at the Waterfront Cinema in Greenock ahead of the preview of his new series, Martin Compston's Scottish Fling. Picture: John Linton

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Line of Duty star Martin Compston joins line-up

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Cliff Richard, Janey Godley and Gail Porter in line-up of 3000 Fringe shows

Janey Godley PIC: John Devlin/ The Scotsman

Comedy review: Janey Godley – Not Dead Yet, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh

Janey Godley was among the early guests at this year's Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Festival Diary: Janey Godley is big box office at the book festival

Comedian Janey Godley. Picture: John Devlin

Janey Godley to return to live comedy following cancer treatment

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Book Festival roundup: Janey Godley | Howard Jacobson | Rupert Thomson

Shona McCarthy is chief executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Open letter sparks rebellion over running of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Nicola Sturgeon and comedian Janey Godley

Nicola Sturgeon was warned using Janey Godley in adverts carried 'some risk'

Janey Godley has revealed that she has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. (credit: Getty)

Janey Godley revealed she has ovarian cancer - these are the symptoms to watch f...

Janey Godley has announced that she is in hospital receiving treatment for ovarian cancer. The comedian will miss her final Scottish tour dates.

Janey Godley announces ovarian cancer diagnosis

Janey Godley has come under fire for offensive tweets.

Janey Godley hired for litter campaign despite racist tweets being flagged up
Scottish Government ministers hired comedian Janey Godley to front an anti-litter campaign despite a member of the public flagging up racist tweets on her timel...

Comedian Janey Godley takes part in the All Under One Banner march in support of Scottish independence in 2019 (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Comedians like Godley leave Scotland lacking real satire – Brian Wilson

Janey Godley has abandoned a role in major a Christmas pantomime “by mutual agreement” with producers, after offensive online posts she authored were unearthed earlier this week.

Janey Godley abandons role in Scottish pantomime amid tweets backlash

Nicola Sturgeon has said that the offensive tweets which have come to light from Janey Godley are ‘completely unacceptable’ but that she feels she apologised with ‘dignity’ and accepted responsibility for the remarks.

Janey Godley's tweets were 'completely unacceptable' says Nicola Sturgeon

Janey Godley: Scottish comedian dropped from government coronavirus videos after 'hurtful' tweets

Scottish comedian dropped from government coronavirus videos

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Nicola is based on class game Sonic.

Sonic the hedgehog is turned into Nicola Sturgeon in parody video game

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Granddaughter of the late William Scott calls out troll over nails comment

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Fringe by the Sea: Janey Godley and Candi Staton to headline revamped festival

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Greg Jenner and Nigella Lawson big fans of Len Pennie's Scots word of the day Twitter account

You're Dead To Me host Greg Jenner and Nigella Lawson big fans of Scots poet

Scottish comedian Janey Godley.

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Janey Godley has come to the defence of Scots language campaigners Iona Fyfe and Len Pennie. Picture: Robert Pereia Hind

Janey Godley records video message of support for Scots language campaigners

Scots language poet Len Pennie

Scottish poet speaks out about being the victim of relentless online abuse

Scots language poet Len Pennie, aka Miss Punny Pennie, was recently commissioned by supermarket chain Lidl to create a new piece for the festive season.

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