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February 17 2017: Helping refugees in Berlin – it’s no joke, but a Scots comedian is doing his bit

by rachelloxton1 on February 17, 2017November 30, 2017

Positively Scottish, February 17 2017 For tens of thousands of refugees who have fled war-torn countries, settling into life in a European city like Berlin is not easy. But Scottish comedian and former DJ Neil Numb is hoping to give them something to laugh about. The 43-year-old from Edinburgh has teamed up with charity arts […]

December 20 2015: Look, no Hans … How Scots comedians are stealing the limelight in Berlin’s stand-up scene

by rachelloxton1 on December 20, 2015July 28, 2017

The Sunday Herald, December 20 2015 Scots have been the punchline of jokes in Germany for decades thanks to the tired old tight-fisted stereotype.

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