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4 unusual facts about Des McLean


Des McLean

In January 2012 it was reported that Des would be playing politician, Tommy Sheridan, who was convicted of perjury during 2010, in a new play I, Tommy written by Rab C. Nesbitt creator Ian Pattison.

He soon became the co-host on the breakfast show with George Bowie, with the two men winning Sony Radio Academy Awards in the Best Breakfast and Entertainment Categories.

There will be a further run of I, Tommy in late 2013 with Rosie Kane playing herself.

McLean recorded a series of wind-up telephone calls for the programme, fooling stars that included Sean Connery, Rod Stewart and Joan Rivers.



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Live Floor Show

The show also featured many other well-known guest acts: Bill Bailey, Doug Stanhope, Mackenzie Crook, Des McLean, Craig Charles, Dan Antopolski, Jo Brand, and Matt Blaize.