Dominic Holland
Novelist & Comedian
Fred MacAulay
Scottish Comedian & Radio Host
Fred ran away from accountancy before it was too late, turning into one of the most polished comedy talents in the country. Broadcast credits include QI, They Think It's All Over and Radio Scotland's long- running breakfast show, MacAulay & Co. He is now a regular on a raft of radio panel games.
JLA Agent - Jethro FoxFred is a national treasure in Scotland, but one of my London-based clients wasn't familiar with him and had always booked a name. Having worked with Fred for years I promised he would storm their awards and respect their senior audience. The day after the event the client declared that he'd delivered 100% - "and it reflected brilliantly on the organisers!"
Biography
Comedian and presenter Fred MacAulay hosted the hugely popular MacAulay & Co, the weekday morning show on BBC Radio Scotland, for almost twenty years. He also regularly appears on Have I Got News For You, Mock the Week and QI.
After a decade working as an accountant, Fred took the plunge into comedy and is now one of the most popular stand-ups on the circuit. His gentle sarcasm and intelligent, wry observations entertain audiences both north and south of the border.
A consummate host, Fred presented the first series of The 11 O’Clock Show and co-hosted the BBC sports chat show McCoist & MacAulay with the Rangers and Scotland legend. He fronts Scottish TV’s Fred MacAulay’s Fringe from the Edinburgh Festival and is a popular fixture at the festival as a performer.
Fred is also a Radio 4 regular, appearing on everything from Just a Minute and The News Quiz to The Unbelievable Truth. In the cause of charity, he also displayed his questionable vocal talents on Comic Relief does Fame Academy, his knowledge of classic sit-com Porridge on Mastermind, and his cooking skills on Masterchef. Away from the stage, Fred served as Rector of his alma mater the University of Dundee joining such luminaries as Peter Ustinov, Clement Freud, Stephen Fry and actor Brian Cox.
“An excellent compere. He coped brilliantly – a true professional.”
Funny without being offensive, long enough to offer value and short enough to hold the audience, controlled the crowd. He judged it well. Overall, we were very pleased.
Another successful annual dinner with Fred at the helm. We have worked with Fred over a number of years and he never fails to impress. Our guests warm to him immediately, providing fantastic observations from the nominee videos he's seen a couple of hours before. Fred is exceptionally easy to work with, and his willingness to mingle with guests during the dinner is greatly appreciated. We look forward to working with him again soon. JLA provided their warm and professional services as always, throughout the whole process there was nothing I could fault. I would recommend Fred and JLA without hesitation.
Fred was personable, entertaining and a great host.
Another fantastic event with Fred at the helm. He knows exactly how to tailor his material to the audience ensuring a thoroughly enjoyable night. We have used Fred and JLA for a number of years and they never fail to impress. From the off, booking and during the build up to the event are all incredibly easy and well managed. We are already looking forward to next year! Thanks again!
A big ‘THANK YOU’, Fred was absolutely fantastic. Even more so as I did not know what to expect. I sat next to him during dinner, he was interesting and perfectly charming.
He gauged his audience very well, his delivery was impeccable and his timing was to a tee. Keeping to time is v important for us and our guests (with trains & booked cabs to catch at the end of the ceremony). For a qualified accountant, Fred was v funny. I have never had so many compliments about our compere (on the night of the PAM Awards). JLA pulled a ‘rabbit out of the hat’ this year. Well done.
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