Fred MacAulay is a Scottish Comedian, Broadcaster, Author and After-Dinner Speaker.
One of the top broadcasters in Scotland, Fred presented the very popular daily radio show ‘MacAulay and Co.‘ on BBC Radio Scotland for 18 years.
Born in Perth, Fred went on to study at the University of Dundee and graduated with an MA Degree in Accountancy.
At the age of 31, MacAulay swapped his occupation as an accountant for the world of comedy and soon became the first-ever Scottish comedy compere at The Comedy Store in London.
Television:
Fred quickly became a major force on the UK comedy circuit and has since made successful appearances on some of the country’s top tv programmes such as:
- Have I Got News For You
- They Think It’s All Over
- Bring Me The Head of Light Entertainment
- Mock the Week
- QI
- Comic Relief Does Fame Academy
- Sport Relief
In the U.S.A. Fred has appeared twice on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.
His performance at The Montreal Comedy Festival has also been shown coast to coast in North America.
He regularly makes appearances on many Radio 4 comedy panel shows such as:
- I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue
- Just A Minute
- The Unbelievable Truth
- The News Quiz
Fred MacAulay – Presenter:
As a presenter, Fred made his television presenting debut on Scottish Television’s The Funny Farm. He has since presented:
- McCoist & MacAulay
- Life According To Fred
- Hoots
- Simply Fred
- Scots on the Box
- On the Road
Comedian, Host and After-Dinner Speaker:
Despite his extensive TV and radio commitments, Fred MacAulay has never lost the ability – or the desire – to play in front of a live audience.
Still a regular on the London cabaret circuit, Fred remains a huge hit on the UK comedy scene touring throughout the country.
A very popular after-dinner speaker and awards host, this former number-cruncher has a calculated wit – always intelligent, but never overly taxing.
Irrespective of whether an audience is divided between young and old, alternative or mainstream, the broad appeal of Fred MacAulay always adds up to a side-splitting night out.