Award-winning Scottish comedian Larry Dean’s new special Fudnut will launch 13th December on YouTube ahead of his appearance at this month’s Royal Variety Performance.
Rolling out on the Larry Dean YouTube Channel, operated by Banijay Rights – the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, the hour-long special revolves around Larry's loving tribute to his best friend, director Paul Byrne. The special was produced by Chambers Productions & Low Lean Productions.
The launch comes ahead of Larry making his first appearance at the Royal Variety Performance, the world’s longest running entertainment show, in the presence of His Majesty King Charles III which broadcasts at 8pm on Sunday 15th December on ITV1.
Larry Dean said: “I’m excited to finally be able to release this special with Banijay Rights, and to have people googling "what is a fudnut?"
Larry Dean is an award-winning comedian, writer and actor who has been thrice nominated for the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Awards for his sellout, critically acclaimed solo stand-up shows. His stand up special Fandan, was released last year and aired on Channel 4. Larry’s broadcasting career includes two appearances on Live at the Apollo (once as host), Mock the Week, House of Games, World’s Most Dangerous Roads, Roast Battle, The Stand Up Sketch Show, The Comedy Roast for Stand Up to Cancer, and Michael McIntyre’s Big Show.
Larry was also the host for the Scottish Heat of the BBC’s New Comedy Awards 2023-2024. Larry was recently seen in the feature film This Time Next Year (a Top Ten movie on Netflix) and has other acting projects in the pipeline. Larry also co-hosts the BBC Sounds podcast, Famously… On Trial, alongside Stacey Dooley.
Dean has performed multiple tours across the UK & Ireland and has built a strong international fanbase with regular appearances at Melbourne International Comedy Festival, New Zealand Comedy Festival, Perth Fringeworld and Just For Laughs in Montreal. In 2023, he made his New York touring debut with his show Fudnut and he is currently on his biggest tour to date with brand-new show, Dodger.
