Jay Lafferty

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About: Jay has been performing comedy since 2005 working all over the UK as well as performing in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Reykjavik and Amsterdam. An experienced writer and performer Jay has worked on a number of hit BBC Scotland and BBC Four radio shows and one of the longest running panelist on Radio Scotland's Breaking The News. Alongside Hannah Campbell, Jay hosts the podcast series Joy Agenda which sees the duo interview guests from the world of entertainment and beyond about what brings them joy. Jay's Debut Full Fringe Run solo show, Besom (2017) ranked Number 5 in the Top 10 best reviewed comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2017. Jay’s shows have remained in the best review lists with Bahookie featured in the top 20 in 2023. In 2019 Jay was crowned Best Compere at the Scottish Comedy Awards and in 2022 Jay was nominated for Best Compere in the Chortle Comedy Awards.